Is a Fitbit or an Apple Watch better for tracking fitness goals and competing with other like-minded individuals? What are the cons for each?

Miranda Opiela Guess what? After having my Garmin Vivofit2 for almost 24 months it finally took a crap on me. The batteries are rated at 12 to 18 months and it lasted 22 months. I tried changing the batteries but the gasket between the battering door and the main body got damaged and water leaked in so be careful if you ever changed the batteries. I did purchased a Vivofit 3 though through Amazon. I don't need it to be high tech since I only track steps.

I have a Garmin Fit Vivo 2. It's economic and very simple. I use it to track my steps. The factory battery, a CR1632, lasted for about two years while others must be charged a lot often.

I use only map my run.

Cons? I don't wear a fitbit or an apple watch because I don't want to be chained to technology. The map my run app lets me log my running goals and plan my routes. There is an inner passion or intrinsic motivation that is felt running as a member of a local track club. Most everyone tries to keep up on their own.

As far as competition is concerned, I subscribe to the running in the forest philosophy. When being chased by a bear in the forest I only need to be faster than the next slowest runner!