to report back on the pros and cons of each.The result? These frank and honest assessments of some of the most recent models to emerge from the major brands. Cardiosport GT5 £149 Tested by Andy FowlerFeatures Heart rate shown as a % of maximum heart rate

for your anaerobic threshold if you know it. Alternatively, there's a ‚'free' setting to use just the basic functions. A 'marathon' feature allows you to analyse your time and HR for each mile split. Though it's a fairly sophisticated piece of kit, our

for different training intensities.Smaller sized watch. Great for women, but numbers and information still easy to read.Contact: 01278 723355; www.idass.com Cardiosport Xtreme £109.99Programmable HR recovery.Interval timer can be set up for 20 intervals

yourself with a GPS-powered distance monitoring system.Well, yes, running can be a little pricey. But there are plenty of kit bargains out there that can keep your favourite pastime your most economical. We've gathered together a few examples of top