With so many Running Watches on the market, it can be difficult to know how to compare them. If you are a runner, who is looking for a training watch you will also have particular needs, above those of the average jogger.
The typical casual runner who does one or two runs a week tops, probably only needs a cheap - sports watch with a basic stopwatch timer, but if you do anything more than this you will wish to consider a watch that provides some or all of the features runners need.
For the purpose of this article, we consider you a serious runner if you:
Do some form of structured interval training. Run in competitive races whether they be fun runs, track races or cross country events. Mix in some longer easier runs into your program. Keep a basic record of your training progress.
Like a casual runner, a serious runner's most essential requirement is to track the time of their runs. Almost all digital sports watches feature a basic chronograph stopwatch for this, so the most critical factor to consider is that your watch is comfortable to wear while running and you can easily view your stopwatch time.
Don't go so cheap that your watch does not have the ability to record lap splits within the current session. This can be useful for measuring individual laps times around a running track or between segments of a long run.
If you do a lot of interval training then a watch with an interval timer function can be invaluable. If you're not sure what I mean, a structured interval training session might go like this:
3 minutes running hard. 2 minutes rest. Repeat.
An interval timer is a sequence of countdown timers. When a countdown timer has counted down to zero, the next timer in the sequence begins and then the next and so on. Almost all sports watches will have a single countdown timer, but many don't support sequential countdown, so check closely if you think you need this feature. Our website has a list of interval timer watches if you are unsure.
Another useful feature that allows you to record multiple lap times over a single sessions is lap recall. This feature maintains a session history in the watch's memory, allowing you to browse a list of sessions by a date and time, then list the lap times of a selected session in order.
So in summary, a runner's watch has the following essential features:
A large clear display that is comfortable to view while running. A stopwatch chrono with the ability to record lap splits. The ability to store laps in memory. An interval timer mode, not just a single countdown timer.
Watches these features listed above can usually be found relatively cheaply, but usually cost slightly more than basic entry level jogging watch. Not all digital sports watches have an interval timer or multi-lap session storage ability, so be sure to check the feature list closely.
Most 30, 50 and 100 lap Timex Ironman watches deliver on all these features as do the entry level Polar RS watches, Nike Triax, Adidas Adistar and Vent Mini/Maxi watches from New Balance.
Note that the features listed here are just a minimum benchmark of features found in Runners Watches that runners find useful. Watches can get a lot more sophisticated (and expensive), but a watch that covers the essentials should be enough to cover your running needs and get you going quickly.
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