Looking for your first running watch? These are the budget fitness bands and watches we’d recommend to get you on the right track

My running pace isn’t going to set the race world alight. And while I’m a big proponent of taking things at your own speed, I would like to improve my stats just a smidge — and a fitness tracker is how I’m going to do that. So far, I’ve either not tracked my runs at all, or used a phone-based app to gather information that I can look at after I’ve finished. Some on-wrist information, I think, would help me become more aware of my progress, and ultimately, how to improve it.

So I’m in the market for a wearable. Today’s best fitness trackers and smart watches are crammed with tech and data, but I don’t need something particularly advanced, and I also don’t want to splash too much cash. If you’re in a similar position to me, I’ve gathered some top options below. These are highest-rated, budget running trackers we’ve tested at TechRadar, any of which would fit the bill perfectly.