Polar Pacer Pro: For Experienced Runners

An advanced GPS watch

-  ANGELA MOSCARITOLO

At least 50% of runners injure themselves annually, according to Yale Medicine: That's an unsettling statistic for those who regularly pound the pavement. To take your training to the next level in the safest way possible, the $299.95 Polar Pacer Pro running watch might come in handy. It helps you level up your training with a number of tools and features designed to safely maximize your workouts, including running power measurements, ascent and descent tracking, sleep and recovery stats, personalized recommendations, and more. We wish it had a brighter screen, but that doesn't prevent the Pacer from leading the race in fitness trackers for runners.

PROS

• Wrist-based running power measurements

• Ascent and descent tracking

• Excellent GPS performance in testing

• Useful running test

• Tracks sleep and recovery

• Personalized workout recommendations

• Weeklong battery life

• Lightweight design

• Displays music controls, smartphone notifications, and weather reports

CONS

• Dull, non-touchscreen

• Could better explain some metrics

BOTTOM LINE

The Polar Pacer Pro helps you plan, track, and analyze your training sessions as you safely work toward your goals, making it one of the best GPS watches for dedicated runners.

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