I test technology for a living, whether it’s smart rings, AI robot massage tables, or earbuds. I have strong opinions on what makes a tech product worth your money, because I know that budgets are tight and there’s no bigger disappointment than wasting your paycheck on a device midrange. I do my research, check competing sites for the newest products, read Reddit threads and Amazon reviews, talk to researchers and analysts about what makes Is a given piece of equipment good or bad, and when in doubt, I test things out myself.
For this story, if I hadn’t tested the product myself, I consulted with ZDNET’s experts. I considered price, quality, and use cases for runners, among other factors, to curate this list. While there’s plenty of other tech I could recommend to you, here are five things that I, myself, and I think you’ll need to get off to a good start in your first race.
