Gift Guide for the Tech-Obsessed Endurance Athlete
Sommaire
- Eyewear
- Best Heads-Up Display Eyewear
- Cycling Computers
- Best Cycling Computer
- Smart Watches
- Best for Marathoners
- Best for Multisport Athletes Who Use Heads-Up Navigation
- Best for Multisport Athletes and Triathlon
- Best Value for Runners and Minimalists
- Training Devices
- Best for Swim
- Recovery Devices
- Best Physical Recovery Device
- Best Scale
- Headphones
- Best for cyclists
- Best for runners
- Stocking Stuffers
Athletes know there is never a bad time to upgrade kit.
And yet, finding the optimal configuration can be a challenge. So, we've prepared this guide to highlight a few of our favorite devices and the configurations where they shine. This guide can help identify the perfect holiday or birthday gift for the athlete in your life, or narrow down the options for your next self-purchase. Happy shopping...
Eyewear
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Best Heads-Up Display EyewearENGO 2 For athletes looking to streamline their data directly into their field of view, we recommend adding the all new ENGO 2 to your kit. This heads up display eyewear projects the metrics you’ve chosen from your connected device onto your lens in real-time. Track your performance metrics at the speed of sight so you know when you're on pace and when it’s time for that extra push. |
Cycling Computers
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Best Cycling ComputerGarmin Edge 40 Series Whether you choose the 540 or 1040, Garmin's latest cycling computers support a large number of ANT+ sensors, so you can select and view cadence, wheel speed, heart rate, power, and more in ENGO via Garmin Data Fields. With real-time performance metrics in your field of view via ENGO, the display on your Garmin has more space available for navigation or Strava - the ultimate dashboard configuration for cyclists. |
Smart Watches
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Best for MarathonersApple Watch Ultra Apple's first watch for athletes features native "running dynamics" from the wrist - no extra sensor is required. When paired with ENGO, it's possible to view real-time metrics such as vertical oscillation and to adjust your gait on the fly. Arguably the easiest watch to set up and use with ENGO, up to three custom dashboards can be set up directly on Apple Watch Ultra, and the new Action Button can be assigned to launch ActiveLook with a single click. Plus, ActiveLook activities automatically sync with Apple Health.
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Best for Multisport Athletes Who Use Heads-Up NavigationSuunto 9 Peak Pro Suunto's latest 9 Series multisport GPS watches work with Suunto's own app for easy configuration. With native support for ActiveLook, Suunto is ready to pair with ENGO right out of the box - no need for a separate download. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro is great for trailrunners, ultrarunners, and anyone who spends time in new terrain, as Suunto is the first multisport watch that brings navigation to ENGO, in addition to a wide range of real-time performance metrics. The Peak Pro also delivers running power directly from the wrist, and up to 21 days of battery life.
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Best for Multisport Athletes and TriathlonGarmin Fenix Garmin's flagship multisport watches track swim, run, and bike segments, include ANT+ support to automatically connect to bike sensors, and the solar models have best in class battery life up to 22 days. When paired with ENGO, data fields make it possible to create custom dashboards for a huge range of data types for virtually any training or competition scenario. Take custom configuration even further with 3rd party apps that provide unique, high-performance, custom displays on the watch face to perfectly compliment custom dashboards for ENGO (two are recommended, below).
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Best Value for Runners and MinimalistsGarmin Forerunner The Garmin Forerunner series is ideal for any runner seeking a dedicated running watch with great battery life and lower cost. Setup with ENGO using Garmin Data Fields. With a $500 list price for several models, we've seen Forerunner models available as low as $350.
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Training Devices
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Best for SwimForm Swim While ENGO has you covered on terra firma, check out Form to bring the benefit of real-time data into the pool or open water. Form is ENGO's aquatic brother from another mother, for water workouts and competition. |
Recovery Devices
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Best Physical Recovery DeviceFirefly Recovery Device Recover faster after long practices and races by increasing your blood flow with Firefly. This mobile recovery device allows you to go about daily activities while it sends small electrical pulses to a nerve in your leg which increases blood flow by 400%. Used by professional athletes from olympic runners to professional tennis players, this device is sure to get you back to 100% faster.
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Best ScaleWithings Body+ Scale Don’t just track weight, understand your full body composition with the Withings Body+. This smart scale allows you to track muscle, fat, and bone mass and track your BMI. Once you’ve got a clear view on real-time power with ENGO, the most cost effective way to improve your power to weight ratio (particularly as a cyclist) is to purchase a body weight scale.
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Headphones
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Best for cyclistsShokz Open Run PRO Using bone conduction technology, Shokz allows you to listen to music without losing a sense of your surroundings. Stay alert on the road without losing the joy of listening to music during a ride.
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Best for runnersJabra Elite 7 Active For runners prone to losing wireless headphones, we recommend the Jabra Elite 7. Made with patented liquid silicone rubber, these headphones are sure to stay put minus bulky earwings and cables. These earbuds also offer customizable noise cancellation so you can tune everything out or choose to lower noise cancellation so you can keep in touch with your surroundings while on a run. |
Stocking Stuffers
Our favorite gifts under $100
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Magnesium flake bath for muscle recovery, great for post race day.
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Mad Alchemy Chamois Cream
An all natural and cruelty free chamois cream, embrocation, and more to keep you riding in comfort year-round
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A collapsible foam roller for travel/away races so you never have to be without this essential muscle roller.
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The latest book from acclaimed running coach and athlete Matt Fitzgerald. On Pace explores the critical importance of pacing - a topic of interest to data driven runners who train and compete with ENGO
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New book from our friend Pamela Nisevich Bede, described as "A nutrition and body confidence guidebook for the female athlete". This book has us motivated to explore how to bring real-time fueling info to ENGO
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Swix Star XC Gloves
Have a multisport watch that works with ENGO and love the snow? With ENGO, you don't need to adjust your cuff or roll up your sleeve to read your watch. Keep your hands warm during nordic skiing or running with the Swix STAR XC 3.0 Gloves.
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A cyclist favorite, made of a merino blend, these socks are temperature regulating no matter the season.
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For runners looking for a well cushioned, sweat wicking sock complete with reflective design.
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Discover engo3
Everything runners ask, answered.
Will I even notice a difference?
The engo3 uses fixed tinted lenses (category 3), perfect for very sunny conditions. The engo3 Photochromic features photochromic lenses that automatically adapt to light levels (cat. 0 to 3), making it ideal for changing light conditions.
Is engo3 compatible with Garmin?
Yes it is, with over 81+ models of Garmin devices, plus Apple Watch.
How is engo3 different from Meta Oakley Vanguard?
engo3 is a pure performance display built for serious runners and cyclists: a lightweight AR heads-up display (38.5g) that projects your stats (pace, heart rate, cadence, and more) right in your line of sight, with 20+ hours of battery life and no camera, music, or notifications to distract you.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard is a general-purpose smart glasses product with a built-in camera and Meta AI, giving you sport stats through voice commands or audio rather than a visual display, with about 9 hours of battery life. In short: engo3 keeps your eyes on the road and your data always visible, Vanguard is a multitasking device where sport is one feature among many.
How long does the engo3 battery last?
24+hours
Can I use engo3 for trail running or ultras?
Yes!
Does engo3 have a camera?
No, engo3 doesn't have a camera. It's built purely as a data display: no camera, no music, no notifications, just your real-time stats (pace, heart rate, cadence, etc.) projected in your field of view. That's a deliberate choice to keep it light (38.5g) and focused on performance rather than content capture.
What is the weight of engo3?
38.5 gr
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Compatible Devices
Works with most Garmin, Apple Watch, or Suuntos. See the complete list of supported devices and third-party apps that work seamlessly with ENGO.
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