The Coros Pace 4’s long battery life, training tools, and accessible price point are all reasons why you should reconsider getting a Garmin. Ever since it ushered in the GPS running watch era way back in 2003, Garmin has been turning out some of the best fitness trackers in the business. Many companies have tried to keep pace, but today I’d say the majority of the beeps on race start lines still come from folks firing up a Garmin sports watch . But Garmin isn’t the only option, and if you’re on a tighter budget, you should look at Coros. Coros’s formula of big battery life, impressive training tools, and budget-friendly pricing puts the brand firmly in the mix among the best running watches that you can buy right now. The Coros Pace 4 ($249) is a prime example. Reviews editor Adrienne So and I have spent months testing the Coros Pace 4. We think it’s not only a serious rival for Garmin’s own entry-level trackers, but one of the top-value fitness watches going. Here’s why.…