Setting a new record rarely happens without some help. There are months of training, planning and trialing different to find the perfect pair for the big event. You need a support crew to help you coordinate gear, meals and sleep.
And these days, success usually involves a . I recently spoke to British ultra runner Jake Catterall following his . If you haven’t already heard, over 35 days this summer, Catterall became the first to run the new Via Alpina red route from Italy to Monaco via Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France.
He ran around 37 miles each day to complete over 1,200 miles but it’s the elevation gain that’s the most staggering part of his feat – in just over a month, he ran the equivalent of 12-and-a-half Everests from sea level to summit. I’ll be writing more about how Catterall conquered the route soon (and trust me, you’re going to want to read about how many hours he spent on the Stairmaster and how many Cokes he drank) but naturally, one of my first questions for the runner was, what Garmin watch did you use? Catterall went with the , describing it as “incredible,” which may be no surprise to you if you’re an avid trail runner fond of the longer distances yourself. The model boasts all of Garmin's most advanced training tools, with incredibly long battery life for off-grid adventures and we gave it nearly perfect marks in our review.
The Enduro 2 also one of the brand's most expensive watches, so it’s understandable if you’v.