<ul><li>Finnish adventure gear maker Suunto has launched the Suunto Run, a lightweight and affordable running watch priced at $249 / 199 / around AU$400.</li><li>Key features include real-time predicted marathon pacing and a 'Ghost Runner' mode for virtual racing against friends.</li><li>The watch offers up to 12 days of battery life, comes with 32 pre-loaded sports modes, and has a dual-frequency GNSS satellite connection for activity tracking and navigation.</li><li>While the Suunto Run lacks typical smartwatch features like NFC payments and third-party apps, it aims to be a budget-friendly and comprehensive running companion in a market of increasingly expensive gadgets.</li></ul>

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