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Coros Pace 3 – Kipchoge Edition Review

I've been a Garmin girl almost since I started running. The first watch I bought was a huge old Garmin that took up most of my wrist and definitely could not be worn at any other time aside from running. Luckily running watches have come long way in the last 12 years with many other players now in the market. One of the biggest of these, certainly in terms of volume within mass market runners is Coros. I resisted trying a Coros until I could no longer ignore the rave reviews from friends on the battery life, GPS and reliability. This review is my personal opinion of Coros Pace 3, with some comparison with Garmin Fenix 7S that I was wearing prior to testing the Coros. It just so happened just after I started wearing the Coros Pace 3, my Fenix broke (one of the buttons stopped working) so after after a few runs wearing both to compare battery and GPS, I have solely worn the Coros for 6 weeks, testing it over long runs, track workouts, treadmill sessions and easy runs across multiple...

About me

Hello, I’m Charlie – a runner, Registered Dietitian and lover of travel. I believe anyone can run a marathon, I’ve transitioned from non-runner to 13 x Marathoner and Six Star Finisher. My blog champions fad-free, accessible wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and living life to the full.

A no-nonsense approach to eating for runners and athletes of all levels. An essential companion for those trying to fuel right; before, during and after their runs to improve performance and increase energy levels!

The Best Energy Gels for Running

The Best Energy Gels for Running

In the process of writing this, I have tested a LOT of gels, and will continue to add them to the list as I try other brands, flavours and products (it is not an exhaustive list...yet!). Next up,...

Uplift Oregon 5K Race Recap

Uplift Oregon 5K Race Recap

A race within a race. As a way of involving both the local community and those travelling to Oregon from out of town to watch the Athletics World Champs, Asics put on a 5K race within the Men's...

Kitchen Interior Update

Kitchen Interior Update

Last year during lockdown, we (and it seems most of the world!) decided to do some home updates. We worked with Hannah Dean Interiors, an interior designer to help us make some changes across the...

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