subject: Features to consider in a running watch [print this page] Next, you need a watch that can record individual recovery and repetition times when running at a fixed distance. Two mechanisms are used in a sport watch for logging times. Lap/split time logging in one session and in multiple sessions. You need to choose the watch according to your requirements. You may take one with basic recordings which will keep timings of only one session or the other which records several sessions. Your watch should also have the ability to download the session history to a PC or Mac. This way you will be able to analyze whether you have improved or are still at the same level.