If you run solo and wear one of the best running watches, you probably set up the safety features once and then mostly forget about them. You do it early on, eager to get stuck into the stats and training tools, take a bit of comfort in knowing those boxes are ticked, and then get on with your run. That’s always been my approach.
Even though my Garmin Fenix 7S Solar has fall detection and emergency contacts set up, I still always choose to carry my phone with me for every run. Part of me does this because I don’t go anywhere without my phone. I also think that, subconsciously, I haven’t placed my full trust in my watch to get help if I have a fall or get into any trouble on a run.
