Garmin Brings Its Best Training Tools to Its Cheapest Running Watches

The new Forerunner 70 and 170 get advanced training tools, brighter screens and a $50 price hike.

Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then moved on to the English side to host and produce some of CNET's videos and YouTube series. When she's not testing out smartwatches or dropping phones, you can catch her on a hike or trail run with her family.

Expertise Consumer Technology, Smart Home, Family, Apps, Wearables

Garmin's most affordable running watches are getting a serious upgrade.…