in sophistication, and in truth, most aren’t so great. The classic version lets you set a single time and specify whether you want the timer to beep and repeat the countdown at the end of the first cycle; beep and stop; or beep and count upwards. Unless you plan

; great priceCons None obviousThis is the epitome of a great running watch with modern twists. The basics are first class: an easy-to-use stopwatch with big digits, tons of memory, a flexible and programmable countdown timer, and big buttons that you won

have heart-rate zones you can set to keep your run at the right level, and at the top of the scale, your HRM can act as a virtual coach. We tested eight models from across the spectrum.Dunlop Velocity, £60 Features 3 target HR zones, interval timer

what you should be looking for in the first place.Well, not any more. We sent four RW members (former competition winners, and some of our very best gear critics) a selection of the latest heart-rate monitors (ranging from £40 - £149) and asked them

Forerunner 50: A breeze to operateThe Forerunner 50 is available in two packages. The first consists of a watch, footpod, heart-rate strap and a plug-in data receiver for your PC but if you really don’t want the heart-rate strap you can save

-shirt to go with the shoes – which is highly recommended – then the costs start to add up. And you'll say that your bank statements prove the theory spectacularly misguided after you've bought your first watch, invested in a heart rate monitor or rewarded

’ll have clearer targets, more focus and better results.When would I want to use a HRM? The first step is to think about what you want to achieve - whether you’d just like to improve your aerobic fitness or have a specific race goal in mind

at first; most programmes use low speedsIn short Excellent stability and solid feel, especially for the price. Straightforward programmes are easy to set up (you set either speed or elevation; the machine automatically alters the other element