?Chronograph and interval timer You should at least be able to time the total length of your run and keep a tab on individual lap times if you're interval training.Log You don't always have time to review your data straight after training so your watch should be able
When Runner's World readers were asked to list their essential kit last year, heart-rate monitors came out on top. Unfortunately for the female runner, using a heart-rate monitor is usually an uncomfortable experience, requiring 10 minutes before
Adidas FX100 £80Key feature Interval training functionEvaluation Adidas’s SF100, with its split face, is either an innovative design or a ridiculous one, depending on your perspective. Nevertheless, that design comes with plenty of useable
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
, £140 Suunto claims that the T4 is a personal trainer on your wrist. As you run it measures your heart rate, the intervals between heart beats and the fluctuation between intervals. It then displays the effectiveness of your workout on a one
sessions: aim to run your longer intervals (three to eight minutes) just shy of your 10K pace, and your shorter efforts (one to three minutes) closer to your 5K pace. Indoor running means wind drag doesn't slow you down as it would outside, so your
times, and average heart rate for each lap. You can also expect a countdown timer for repeated intervals (useful for speedwork sessions). For just a little more money, you’ll usually be able to set multiple target training zones. In addition, footpods
of data and transfers training information to your computer (as well as Garmin training centre) automatically. The training centre can even delete downloaded data making it easy to manage the memories on your watch.The watch has two interval timers, which
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
while you do and you can store 20 phone numbers!Nike Triax Speed – £60With huge digits and an angled face, the Triax Speed is incredibly easy to read on the run. Five countdown timers mean it’s a great tool for interval sessions. Another excellent touch
