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THAT CHANGED MY RUN
TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU DO – RUNNING IS NO EXCEPTION . THREE TECH-SAVVY TRAIL RUNNERS REVEAL THE DEVICES WITHOUT WHICH THEY WOULD NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE .
What do runners look for when it comes to wearable tech ? Well , it needs to be reliable , durable , comfortable , long-lasting , give you training metrics and connect you with other runners and their favourite routes . But , most importantly , it must be recommended by real runners who have put it through its paces in gnarly conditions for a ( very ) long time .
Garmin fēnix 6x Pro R18,499
“ I needed a watch that would get me to the finish line of Ryan Sandes ’ 13 Peaks Challenge . The 6x Pro ’ s preloaded GPX courses and route planning made my adventure simpler and safer . Plus , I could sync the watch with my favourite streaming services , listening to music to get me through 24hr + of running . Its display is 36 % larger than in previous fēnix models , and its thermal shock and water resistance meets US military testing standards .” – Julian Veermeer
“ One of its features is Dynamic PacePro , which allows you to plot a route and determine your pace . It increases or decreases the pace while you are running based on the gradient and will adjust your pace over the remaining distance , so you are always training at the same effort level .” – Wayne Du Plooy , owner of Outdoor Escape in Stellenbosch
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