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Imagine a metric that not only captures the pace at which you move but also factors in the undulating terrain, the impact of headwinds, and the subtle shifts in biomechanics that mark your every stride. That metric is running power.
Do you know how hard you’re working on each run? Maybe you run based on how you feel, which is your perceived exertion. Or maybe you focus on heart rate or aim for a pace in a specific range depending on whether you’re doing an easy run or a speed workout.
All of these are great options and used by runners of all levels. You probably have your preferred method.
As a running coach, I preach a lot about each of these methods to help you truly understand an easy run and to better pace yourself on race day. But so many of you LOVE metrics that running power has become a more common watch feature and started to leave you wondering if you should be using it.
What is running power and what does it tell you? How can you utilize it to inform your training? What kind of devices and apps track running power? Keep reading to learn more.
What Does Running Power Mean?
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