For recreational running, once or twice a week a simple sports watch with stopwatch timer is probably all you need, but for anyone seeking to take their running to the next level, a serious running watch, with more sophisticated features – while not essential – will certainly help you considerably with a structured running program.
What you need in a running watch depends on your individual needs and preferences, and there are certainly many watches available at all levels in terms of both price and functionality.
If you are looking for a simple cheap running watch with enough basic features for lap and interval training, then Timex running watches, especially anything within the Ironman line of sports watches are usually a cheap and reliable option. For advanced speed and distance tracking then a running GPS watch might be what you need. Garmin gps running watches are a widely popular choice in the more advanced segment of the sports running watch market.
For much more information on running watches and specifically how to buy one, our website has tons of resources on all the main running watch manufacturers including Garmin, Timex, Suunto and Polar. Check it out here. Running Watches.
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