Garmin Running Dynamics Pod

Meet The Garmin Running Dynamics Pod Running Dynamics is great for you or a coach to analyze your running form. Knowing what your running dynamics are, and knowing how to correct them when they are not ideal, can not only lead to faster more efficient running but also to fewer injuries. Prior to the Running Dynamics Pod coming out earlier this year, you could only get these metrics while wearing an HRM-RUN PRO Plus or HRM PRO Heart Rate strap.  These 2 straps have an accelerometer built into the transmitter to give you your running dynamics. Since all of the current Garmin watches have wrist-based heart rates, people are less likely to wear an HRM. Now you can get your HR through the watch and your running dynamics through the pod. Cadence  One metric you can get on most watches is cadence. This will come from the watch if you do not have a compatible watch for the running dynamics pod or you are not wearing the pod. An ideal cadence is around 180 steps per minute (You get this by coun