I use Epix 2, which is a pretty high end watch. I've had other Garmins, but none of the ones you are looking at. They have loads of features, and I would recommend them. Accuracy for runs is good, and that's what you want it for I assume?
Couch to 5K is a great way to get back into running. Build up slowly then maybe do a local Parkrun as a sort of graduation. Then just build up weekly distance slowly. Don't forget to warmup if you want to reduce the chances of injury.
Couch to 5k. I was the same and started it during COVID. Now 62 and ran 2 half marathons. As others have said remember to stretch, hydrated and also rest days are very important. Good luck this thread is fantastic for help and support
Thanks mate. I didn't realise the forerunner 55 doesn't have a tap to pay option. Think I'm gonna purchase the EPIX. Probably got more features than I need, but it looks far superior for the extra money to the Forerunner 55.I use Epix 2, which is a pretty high end watch. I've had other Garmins, but none of the ones you are looking at. They have loads of features, and I would recommend them. Accuracy for runs is good, and that's what you want it for I assume?
Other favourite features: they can make card payments, meaning you don't need to take money or your wallet out on a run. Can hold podcasts and Spotify playlists, and Bluetooth them to your headphones. Have many third party apps, so I store my Parkrun code on my watch, and other things like Amazon collection codes.
They record statistics for loads of different sports and activities. Highly recommended.
Also look at the Fenix, which is very similar to the Epix, but with a lower resolution face screen. The Viviactive also has Garmin Pay. The three give plenty of scope for Garmin Pay over a range of price options.
Yep curve is great, I rarely take my wallet anywhere with me anymore, in fact I'm not entirely sure where it is!!Also look at the Fenix, which is very similar to the Epix, but with a lower resolution face screen. The Viviactive also has Garmin Pay. The three give plenty of scope for Garmin Pay over a range of price options.
Edit. Garmin Pay will support ANY debit card via an app called Curve. You pay using your virtual Curve debit card, and Curve charges the transaction to your specified debit card, regardless of whether that card is supported by Garmin Pay.
I've got the Forerunner 965 which has more features than I could ever want (even for a data junkie like me) and cheaper than the Epix. There are probably cheaper versions of the Forerunner that do contactless payments as well. The Vivoactive and Instinct do, I think. Decide what you need from the watch and then do a search for those features on Garmin's website.
I'm looking forward to burning my red shite in 5 weeks when I'll be entitled to some stylish black merch!
I know Parkrun is good for getting people into running, but for me the joy about running is that I don't need to join a club or be somewhere at a certain time to go for a run, I just "feel" like a run, put my trainers on and go. I joined Sale Harriers for about two weeks a few years ago and after 2 weeks I thought, nope I don't like getting tied down to a certain time and place and knocked it on the head. Its not like I run to be an Olympian, I run as I really enjoy it
That's the thing with this running malarkey mate, everyone gets different things from it.
What can I tell you, the rashfords fishfinger buttys are well worth it
Still waiting for my email.If i get rejected it would be 9 in a row :)