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Runners Watch Technology

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Whether you live in the city or the sticks, it can almost be guaranteed that within a short while of stepping foot outside your house, you will see somebody going for a run. The beauty of running is that it can be done anywhere, anytime, by people of varying competence. It is a practice which the human body has become accustomed and more finely tuned to throughout civilization.

As we have evolved, so has the world that we live in. One such aspect of this that has perhaps had the most dramatic change is technology. New technology can greatly assist with all aspects of life, even with skills that has long been a feature of the human being, such as running.

Runners watches are a great example of how technology can assist with a skill that is …show more content…

With the vast majority of runners watches, you can record lap times, set target times, and store the results. This is a hugely helpful feature to all runners. Not only does it allow you to see whether or not you have improved after each run by comparing times, it also means that during your run you can keep tabs on your pace, realising when you need to push harder in order to beat your previous time.

Many watches will also possess a pacer function, where you can set your watch to beep repetitively at a pre determined pace to which you can match your running speed to. This is a very useful feature, particularly when you are on a long distance run and don't want to burn yourself out too quickly.

Some of the technology associated with runners watches really is incredible, and the more advanced watches often have heart rate monitor functions. This enables you to check how hard your body is working, and whether you could put more effort in or need to ease off. It also demonstrates how your body is improving its cardio vascular performance from run to run, an essential piece of information to consider when planning how intense your running schedule should

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