Best running tech & kit
For gear nerds, Forbes updated its guide to the best running watches of 2026 (track every mile and health metric), while Women’s Health tested the 7 best running shorts for women — calling out Lululemon, Alo, Tracksmith and Brooks for different distances. If you run and care about data and comfort, both roundups are worth scanning. ( )
Forbes updated its run-watch roundup on March 30, 2026 with Steven John as author and named the Garmin Forerunner 970 its top pick after consulting staffers and experts. (forbes.com) Forbes’ Forerunner 970 is listed with a 1.4‑inch AMOLED screen, a 56 g listed weight, and a quoted battery life of “15 days (26 hours in GPS mode, 12 hours with all systems on),” plus full‑color GPS mapping and biometric tracking for heart rate, SpO2 and respiration. (forbes.com) The guide groups seven specific models by use case — naming the Amazfit Bip 6 as Best Value, Garmin Forerunner 165 for beginners, Apple Watch Series 11 as the Apple pick, Coros Vertix 2S for battery life, Garmin Fenix 8 for trail running and the Coros Pace 4 as the marathon training pick. (forbes.com) The shortwear roundup (republished through Yahoo from the editors’ selections) lists the lululemon Hotty Hot High‑Rise Lined Short as its top pick and highlights other tested models including Under Armour’s Play Up 3.0, New Balance’s RC short, Athleta’s Salutation Stash 5" and Alo’s Match Point short. (shopping.yahoo.com) The editors’ notes emphasize built‑in liners, sweat‑wicking polyester/spandex blends and stash pockets as tested performance features, and cite input from running coach Amanda Katz on why pockets and quick‑dry fabrics matter for both short and long runs. (shopping.yahoo.com) Retail pricing shown on brand pages: lululemon’s Hotty Hot listings carry an MSRP around $68, Tracksmith’s Session/Run Cannonball Run styles are listed around $85, and Brooks’ High Point 3" 2‑in‑1 trail short is shown near $86 on Brooks’ site. (lulufanatics.com)
