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A Week In: Triathlon, Gadgets & Tech

25 October 2015
the5krunner

A-Week-In-Triathlon-Gadgets-TechA week in: Triathlon, Gadgets & Tech, is some of the more interesting bits that flash up on my screen during the week. It could be: some interesting article on triathlon training; a new activity tracker; a new swim watch; or a reminder on a new bit of software or firmware for one of your devices.

Please feel free to drop me a line on any related thing you find interesting. There’s a huge amount of information out there that’s more than a few people can keep tabs of.

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  1. We’ll start of with a new range of nice-looking Fossil Q activity trackers/smart watches.
  2. The new and accurate optical heart rate-cum-music-cum-running-cum-activity-tracker watch from TomTom was announced in the UK as the Runner 2 and a modified version in the USA as the Spark. Exciting!
  3. Polar made a few announcements including the long-awaited smartphone notifications for Android for the Polar M400 running watch. Although Android v4.4.4 and below will not work, V5 ‘lolipop’ only. It is possible to forcibly install Android v5 on old watches that will not auto-upgrade to v5.
  4. Polar A360 – Looks to fill a gap in the market despite lack of GPS. Exciting!
  5. The least best-kept secret was released from Garmin with the new Forerunner 630. It does look to be a fully featured, top-end running watch. Let’s hope all the features are delivered, working as planned.
  6. Alongside the 630 a new HRM4-RUN was sneaked in relatively unannounced. Though it is unclear if it offers any new functionality over and above the existing HRM-RUN. Exciting!
  7. TomTom financials look good. Lots more investment in sports gadgetry please Mr TomTom.
  8. The iOS Suunto Movescount app was updated with some minor improvements.
  9. The new Garmin Connect Mobile app was also announced. It looks nicer, let’s see what lies beneath later.
  10. Training Peaks reminds us of the need for strength and power training. Many of us neglect that and keep getting beaten!
  11. Sport Tracks now autosyncs to Peripedal indoor training software.
  12. With triathlon-related divorces probably on the rise, MIO Global suggests ways to fit family life into your hectic training schedule!

Our Stuff – Busy Busy

A selection of stuff from the5krunner’s week

Related reading: Suunto firmware updates go from strength-to-stength.

Related reading: Sporttracks auto-syncs with EPSON RUNSENSE watches.

Last Updated on 8 April 2026 by the5krunner

My favourite kit and nutrition

  • Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. Run faster. I use them.
  • Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — A small keyring adapter you can use anywhere. Essential when away. I use one.
  • Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
  • Ravemen FR300 — Front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
  • Body Glide – The blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
  • Maurten — The race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mixes engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
  • Garmin Varia RTL515 — A radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Wahoo. I use this model.
  • Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — The power-meter pedals most serious cyclists choose. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 — A serious choice for a pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
  • Polar H10 — My daily driver for accurate, waking HRV readings.
  • Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 — The bike computer that has the feature Garmin lacks: usability. I use mine on most rides.

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