Having been a bit random in my training over the years (to say the least!) I'm about to start a more structured time, partly inspired by reading 'Training for the New Alpinism' - although building a more general level of robust fitness is my goal rather than a specifically alpinist focused one at the moment.
Anyway, looks like a good HR/GPS watch is essential for this, especially building this aerobic base with a high volume of low/moderate activity (running in my case). So I need a watch to make this measurable and trackable. But I'm baffled at the amount of them on the market...
I want something that can monitor HR obviously, and a optical wrist sensor appeals more than a chest band, but these are limited (although Sunnto are about to start selling the Spartan range which has then, although at a price).
On top of that I want a GPS and the ability to track daily activity (steps?) and then also maybe an altimeter would be good. I don't need smartphone message gizmos or anything too fancy (I don't bike or swim) but I do want it to look OK enough to be wearable daily (some of the Fitbit ones look a bit odd tbh).
Makes I've looked at are Polar, Garmin, Sunnto, and Fitbit. Any models from them, or makes I've missed? Not too bothered about cost, although I wasn't that keen to spend the £550/600 on the Sunnto Spartan ones coming out. I've been looking at reviews and websites (DC Rainmaker for example) but end up more confused than clear!
Help please!
Post edited at 09:23