In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.
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Only a few smartwatches have marathon training plans — so I found the best and worst options for my Garmin marathon
Sunday Runday I found every fitness watch with a personalized marathon training plan, so I could choose one for my own marathon this November.
I've returned to golf after 15 years, and my Garmin Venu X1 has been a huge help
Sunday Runday Serious golfers don't need a smartwatch, but someone without much golf know-how or a rangefinder will really benefit from this Garmin watch.
After using them for a week, I found Oakley Meta HSTNs hidden superpower
Goal! Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses are supposed to be an upgrade over Ray-Ban Metas for athletes, and now I understand why after using them for a week.
Samsung Running Coach is a cool idea held back by hardware and execution
Sunday Runday The Samsung Running Coach may help beginner runners, but there are fundamental issues with accuracy and personalization to work out first.
Is the Galaxy Watch 8 worth the upgrade? Here's every factor to consider
Sunday Runday Older Galaxy Watches have fallen well behind, but is the Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic different enough from the Watch 7 or Watch 6 Classic?
Despite its drawbacks, I can't help but love the Venu X1 for one obvious reason
Sunday Runday Garmin took this watch in a direction its core fans won't like, with a price and features that'll scare off casuals. So who is the Venu X1 for?
Two smartwatches, one Spartan race... no winners?
This is Sparta! Spartan races require a wide range of fitness skills to finish, but which smartwatch measures them best? I put the Google Pixel Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 head-to-head to find out.
Garmin Forerunner 970's running tolerance tool is too useful to be a 'premium' feature
Sunday Runday Garmin gave the Forerunner 970 running tolerance to make it appealing to serious runners, but casual runners need this feature a lot more.
I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it went
Sunday Runday I usually only wear my Ray-Ban meta glasses in casual settings, not during workouts. As much as I like them, my running experience reminded me why.
You need a fitness reboot this summer. Your smartwatch has the tools you need.
Sunday Runday I walk through everything you should do in June, July, and August to rekindle your workouts and health goals, using your smartwatch.
I put Garmin Trails and May update features to the test; they have room for improvement
Sunday Runday Garmin Trails tries to challenge dedicated apps like AllTrails and Komoot, and while the tools are there, it has early pain points.
The Forerunner 570 & 970 have made Garmin's tiered strategy clearer than ever
Sunday Runday Garmin restricts features to prop up flagships like the Forerunner 970, leaving pricey mid-tier watches like the Forerunner 570 behind its cheaper rivals.
I built an Ultrahuman smart ring by hand. Here's how they're made
Sunday Runday Ever wonder how they squeeze so many components into a smart ring? I got to see how every part is added — and then did it myself.
The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is a pretty face on a classic experience
Trust your instincts Despite the AMOLED face lift, the Instinct 3 remains the niche option for adventurers who care more about battery life than smarts.
I used Boston Marathon runners' official smartwatch stats to help with my training
Sunday Runday You'd be surprised how much an amateur can learn from the running stats of someone twice as fast as them!
AR running glasses aren't there yet, but the future is almost here
Sunday Runday These particular glasses are imperfect, but don't be surprised if Meta, Google, and others try to tempt runners and cyclists with AR glasses soon.
Testing the Garmin HRM 200 and Polar H10 convinced me I was (mostly) too harsh on chest straps
Sunday Runday If you're not hypersensitive to tight devices, a chest strap is unquestionably better than your current smartwatch.
Garmin Connect Plus in-depth hands-on: Much more than an AI, unfortunately
Sunday Runday The Garmin Connect Plus AI is a harmless novelty, but there are some vital tools behind the paywall that will upset long-time Garmin fans used to free software.
