<ul><li>The writer, not being a natural runner, used the OnePlus Watch 3 to motivate to get back into running after having less personal time due to parenting.</li><li>The OnePlus Watch 3 impressed with its colorful and clear design, making it easy to read run data with bold colors and strong contrasts.</li><li>The watch's gait analysis feature, showcasing running efficiency, spurred the writer to improve, emphasizing the impact of data visualization on motivation.</li><li>However, some metrics like vertical oscillation were not viewable in real-time, and the lack of training modes and plans was noted as areas for improvement.</li><li>While the OnePlus Watch 3 does not offer built-in running plans, apps like Runna and C25K can serve this purpose effectively.</li><li>Despite the watch's capabilities, the writer admitted that personal time constraints hindered consistent running, highlighting that motivation and habits go beyond device features.</li><li>The OnePlus Watch 3 was praised for its ability to motivate through data presentation, but it was acknowledged that no device alone can instill long-term running habits.</li></ul>

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