Do You Need a GPS Watch, or Just Your Phone?
A $750 watch won't make you faster. But it might change how you train. We looked at who actually benefits.
Your phone tracks distance and pace well enough for most easy runs. Where it falls short is structured training: intervals, heart rate zones and anything that needs a glance mid-effort.
A dedicated watch earns its keep once you follow a plan. Workouts sync to your wrist, recovery metrics nudge you to back off, and battery life means you stop worrying about the long run.
You don't need the flagship. The Coros Pace Pro does most of what the Forerunner 970 does for less than half the price. Spend more only if you want maps, a flashlight or a smartwatch you'd wear to dinner.
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