These watches were specifically made with runners in mind, so what they lack in heft they make up for in data and durability. We’ve compiled a list of the best running options to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Casio’s G-Shock is already synonymous with watches that can stand up to whatever you throw at them, and the GW6900-1 lives up to its brethren and then some. Built to withstand falls of up to 10 feet, water resistant up to 200 metres, and designed to go 10 years without needing to be serviced, the GW6900-1 will keep going long after you’ve taken off your running shoes, thanks to its solar-powered battery.

If you love to run, but don’t have the money to spend on an expensive watch, then this choice from Polar could be the one for you. With an LED face, an integrated GPS to track you when you run, and a personalised running programme, this watch is great for both those short and powerful runs, and those longer country runs. Coming in multiple colours, and shock resistant, this watch can connect via Bluetooth to the app, so you can keep track of all your data on your phone too.

A watch that tracks runs down to the step, gives you heart rate information, and gets GPS help from satellites? That used to be the stuff of science fiction, but the future is most assuredly here with the Garmin Forerunner 35. Its no-nonsense display gives you a wealth of information at the push of a button, meaning you can cycle its many data readouts with just one finger while you’re out and about.

The minimal, monochromatic Fitbit Inspire could easily be mistaken for a designer bracelet, and performs just as well on a run as it would on a model’s wrist on a Parisian or New York runway. With the ability to log steps, distance, hourly activity, active minutes, calories burned, and even sleep time, the Fitbit Inspire lives up to its name and then some.

Who said that workout wear has to be boring? With wearable tech like this, a runner’s watch will be almost as important as their shoes.