AWESOME APPS
AfterShokz Aeropex Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones R2,999
“ The brand uses patented bone-conduction technology to transmit sound , so you are aware of your surroundings . They are also user-friendly and super-comfortable because peoples ’ ears are different sizes and shapes – mine are small , meaning traditional headphones tend to fall out . Its IP67 rating makes it fully waterproof , which is great on rainy days or when you are sweating heavily . The sound quality is also good : deeper bass , less vibration and louder volume .” – Shelley Heunes
Wahoo Tickr 2 X R1,899
“ Often , you cannot tell if your heart rate monitor is working or has enough battery , which can be frustrating . But the Tickr 2 X ’ s strap lights up when it connects to your device via Bluetooth or ANT . It also has 50 hours of running memory , meaning that if you are not worried about recording speed or distance , you can use it without any other device , record 50 hours of heart rate information and download it afterwards .” – Wayne
Petzl Iko Core R1,600
“ It is powered by alkaline or rechargeable batteries , which is better for someone like me who likes to run through the night . The battery is at the back , there is a small , lightweight lamp at the front and it weighs 79g , meaning it will not wobble . Petzl ’ s lumen rating is generally lower than other brands ’, yet this lamp is brighter . Here is why : when you turn on a headlamp , you get a boost , but then a dip , usually after one minute , so Petzl uses the rating after that . Look , at 500 lumens , it is going to be bright . To put it into perspective , I once climbed Mount Kilimanjaro using a head torch that was 18 lumens , and that was enough to see .” – Wayne
GARMIN CONNECT “ I can create routes on my phone and download them straight to my watch without the need for a PC – its features are streamlined .” – Wayne
TRAILFORKS “ It tells you where all the running trails are in your current location , so it is ideal for exploring uncharted routes on a weekend getaway .” – Wayne
SUUNTO “ If you are in a new city , heat maps allow you to see where other people who own a Suunto watch have run , marked as red , yellow or orange routes . Other data includes recovery time , EPOC ( the volume of oxygen you need to consume post-exercise to recover ), kilojoules burned and elevation . You can also upload photos , give each other likes and follow people . Suunto ’ s watches themselves have outstanding batteries and navigation features , specifically for ultra-distance trail running , mountaineering and adventure racing , 80 + other sports modes and a five-year guarantee .”
– Shelley
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