Running Watch $200-400 range LRC Input

I'd personally get the Garmin 735xt, it does routes and other stuff like that, and can be found on deals quite often. Very similar to the 235 otherwise.

+1 for apple watch with stryd running pod. they can measure wind resistance now.

I hate running with my phone so having apple watch with cellular function really solved everything for me. With many apps and watchfaces and other smart functions, i think you really get the best of what apple has to offer with your money.

Plus you can run with earphones (or the ones that dont cover your ears for safety reasons) and listen to audiobooks/podcasts/ stream music.

The built in app on Apple watch itself pretty much does everything- you get to read all your data fields on the screen just like garmin.

Though when u r doing intervals it might annoy u abit, but then again theres app where u could use the button to track splits. That and battery life, you cant beat garmin.

But Im an apple fan so im biased.

ledi wrote:

If you want to be able to program reps/detailed training, get the 235. If you don’t need that the 35 might work for you. I bought the 35 and returned it because I couldn't program something as simple as a 20 minute tempo or even 400 meter repeats with any rest customization. The 235 can do it.

Ive had the garmin 235 since it came out (idk 4-5 years?) and it has been a champ. It even does some activity tracking like steps and will push simple text from you phone. They can be found super cheat now, only issue I had was the band (2.5 years in), but I found a replacement on amazon for like $10.

I went from a 110 for three years (band broke, couldn't replace) to a 220 for 5 years (band broke twice, eventually gave away but still works) to a 235 on black friday sale at best buy, impulse buy.

I think 220 was prettier than the 235. I only listen to music while running on a treadmill, so I just use my phone for music. I assume a touch screen would drive me nuts.

My only complaint is I can't tell if it is synced to a satellite. The 110 and 220 had a satellite icon that flashed when you weren't connected. The 235 connects quickly 99% of the time, but I've had random runs that I started running without the satellite and didn't realize it. It would connect after 5 minutes or so of running.

The pedometer was 100% accurate on those runs, but I missed a strava segment that I was looking for on one of the runs.

The 230/235 satellite bar turns green and vibrates (assuming you have vibrate on) when signal is fully acquired. It can take 30-60 seconds. Sometimes I will put my watch outside while I get ready to run so I don't have to wait.

Are you solely using the wrist monitor for HR? If so, you find it to be accurate? I've heard mixed reviews on the Polar Vantage M.

do you use the strap because the wrist monitor isn't great? The Coros certainly looks best of all in that price range.