Taking a look at the Suunto Race and Race S

[@jontron380]

I would really like to see a video on how to use these watches for navigation out on the moor as I am quite keen on getting one for this purpose. Any chance of you doing one please?

[@samcooper807]

I'm pretty interested in the Race S. I have a Garmin Forerunner 165 and the main thing I'm worried about missing is Garmin's Daily Suggested Workouts. You mentioned Suunto will create structured workouts based on the data is has collected. If I want a training plan, will it automatically update the structured workout based on my progress, or will I have to make a new structured workout later to get another workout based on my progress? Thanks! Great video.

[@tauntonleisure]

Thanks for the kind words! The Suunto Race S offers a slightly different approach compared to Garmin’s Daily Suggested Workouts. While it does create structured workouts and training plans based on your fitness data, it doesn’t dynamically adjust the next day’s workout in the same way Garmin does. However, Suunto’s adaptive training plans do monitor your progress and adjust over time, especially if you’re following a specific goal (e.g., improving endurance or speed). If your performance improves or you fall behind, it will tweak the plan accordingly.

[@samcooper807]

@@tauntonleisure Super helpful - thanks!

[@yvindstafsnes2027]

I consider the Sunnto races or the Amazfit t rex 3. How is the weightlifting training in Suunto races. Is it detailed or only show time, heart rate and calories ?

[@tauntonleisure]

The Suunto Race offers a decent level of detail for weightlifting training. It tracks metrics such as heart rate (average and max), calories burned, and recovery indicators like Training Stress Score (TSS), Peak Training Effect (PTE), and Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). However, it doesn't include highly specific strength-training features like automatic rep counting or exercise recognition, which some watches provide

[@MarcoCipriani-j8i]

HI Does the race have a slope calculation function? If I do hill repeats, does it tell me the gradient of the climb I'm about to run?

[@sebastiento9695]

I'm really drawn to the Race, especially the titanium version! I have thin wrists though (15.5cm) I'm worried it'd look too big 😓.

[@tauntonleisure]

Its definitely something to consider and as mentioned in the video probably the leading factor to consider. I have just been onto our shop floor and found someone with a 16cm wrist and the Race slightly overlaps the sides of their wrist. I think it would eb worth coming to store or another supplier and trying it on for yourself!

[@sebastiento9695]

@@tauntonleisure fair!! Sadly no physical store have them where I am, I might have to go with the Race S (which is a shame as i really would've loved the bigger screen and much better battery life)

[@Stevenwalks]

But did you use it?

[@tauntonleisure]

Yeah, a few of us from the company were fortunate to try out some loaners on a recent trek in Iceland and during the Welsh 3000s. We were really impressed, especially with the navigation features and the screen quality.

[@Stevenwalks]

@@tauntonleisure Cool! What models did you use?

[@tauntonleisure]

@@Stevenwalks Race and Race S, another collegue also used the 9 Baro.

[@Stevenwalks]

@@tauntonleisure Nice! I think I'll try the S. I kinda like a smaller form factor. The 9 (in Ti) is a beauty and in GPS mode almost the same battery as the S. And you get the maps. Screen is less durable but hey, you can't have it all

[@tauntonleisure]

@@Stevenwalks I think anything to do with the outdoors in a game of compromises like you said you cant have it all. But the Race S seems to tick all the major boxes and in a convenient form factor!