Brian Eastwood
Brian Eastwood is a freelance writer for Tom’s Guide, focusing primarily on running watches and other wearable tech. Brian has been a professional writer and editor since 2003. He has covered healthcare tech, enterprise tech, higher education, and corporate leadership for a range of trade publications. Brian is a lifelong Massachusetts native and currently lives outside of Boston. Outside of work, he enjoys running, hiking, cross-country skiing, and curling up with a good history book.
Latest articles by Brian Eastwood
How to train for a half marathon
By Brian Eastwood published
How to train for a half marathon: The basics of running, planning, and preparing for your race.
WalkingPad P1 Review
By Brian Eastwood published
A review of the WalkingPad P1 under desk, walking treadmill. Is this one of the best walking treadmills on the market?
WalkingPad A1Pro review
By Brian Eastwood published
A review of the WalkingPad A1Pro walking, under-desk treadmill.
Garmin Enduro review
By Brian Eastwood published
The Garmin Enduro is smaller, more stylish and less expensive than the fenix 6 Pro Solar, but it’s still meant for a niche market
How to train for a marathon
By Brian Eastwood published
Know the basics of running, planning, and preparing for the ultimate road race.
Amazfit GTR 2 review
By Brian Eastwood published
The Amazfit GTR 2 has limited smartwatch features, but it’s a good activity tracker with battery life that’s hard to beat.
Garmin Forerunner 745 review
By Brian Eastwood published
The Garmin Forerunner 745 is a solid choice for a multi-sport watch that offers training insight, though other watches boast a better battery life.
TicWatch Pro 3 review
By Brian Eastwood published
The TicWatch Pro 3 works well as a stylish Android smartwatch, but anyone who’s more than a casual athlete will be disappointed with its activity tracking.
Coros Pace M1 Review: A No-Frills Triathlon Watch
By Brian Eastwood published
Coros' first triathlon watch is good for hyper-focused athletes, but it's a bit bare-bones compared to more-established brands.
Garmin Vivosport Review: A Good GPS Watch Alternative
By Brian Eastwood published
The Garmin Vivosport is a GPS-enabled activity tracker with features you typically find on higher-priced sports watches.
Garmin Forerunner 25: Good Basic Running Watch
By Brian Eastwood published
The Garmin Forerunner 25 is a solid no-frills running watch for new runners. It doesn't do a lot, but what it does, it does well.
The 10,000-Step Myth: Here's How You Should Be Tracking Your Fitness
By Brian Eastwood published
The goal of taking a steps every day is taking a backseat to metrics that reveal more about a person’s activity levels, health and fitness.
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR Review: Good But Not Great
By Brian Eastwood published
The Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a durable GPS watch that tracks a lot of activities, but its heart rate monitor could be more accurate.
New Balance RunIQ Smartwatch Review: Not a Good Running Partner
By Brian Eastwood published
New Balance’s Android Wear-powered RunIQ smartwatch trips over its limited features, poor interface and short battery life.
Suunto Spartan Ultra Review: A pricey go-anywhere GPS watch
By Brian Eastwood published
The Suunto Spartan Ultra is a durable watch for serious athletes, but a poor app and a lack of key activity-tracking features mean it's not worth the price.
Polar M600 Review: Better Smartwatch Than Running Watch
By Brian Eastwood published
The Android Wear-powered Polar M600 is good as a smartwatch, and has built-in GPS, but itꞌs not a great running partner.
How wearing a fitness tracker can lower your insurance
By Brian Eastwood published
Many health insurers and employers offer discounts to people who wear fitness trackers and achieve activity goals. Here's how you can save.
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Review: Triathlete Triple Threat
By Brian Eastwood published
Although it offers almost too much data, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT can track running, swimming and biking, as well as deliver phone notifications.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Review
By Brian Eastwood published
The Vivofit 3, the latest version of Garmin's low-end fitness tracker, stacks up well against the competition.
Epson Runsense SF-110 Review: Completely Nonsensical
By Brian Eastwood published
A good design and long battery life don't make up for the Epson Runsense SF-110's confusing interface and poor app.
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