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Garmin Running Dynamics Pod (010-12520-00) on sale for
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Product Details:
- This device requires a compatible Garmin watch to function (see full list here).
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Battery type: CR1632 (user-replaceable)
- Waterproof
- Computes and sends 6 running dynamics metrics to your compatible Garmin device.
- Battery life: replaceable battery lasts up to 1 year (assuming 1-hour daily use).
- Automatically turns itself on and off.
- easily clips onto your waistband
- Tiny size: at less than 5 ounces, you'll forget it's there,
- Compatible devices connect with the Garmin Connect Mobile app (iOS / Android) to automatically sync your data and connect with others.
Top Comments
"Watches Compatible With Wrist-Based Running Dynamics
The following watches will support wrist-based running power to calculate five running form metrics without the use of a running dynamics accessory. For all six running form metrics, you must pair your watch with an HRM-Pro series accessory or other running dynamics accessory that measures torso movement. For information on wrist-based running power, see your owner's manual.
NOTE: Ground contact time balance is available only with a compatible running dynamics accessory.
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These watches can give running dynamics WITHOUT the POD:
The following watches will support Running Power without the need for a Connect IQ app or an additional sensor.
D2 Mach 1
Descent G1 watches
Enduro 2
epix (Gen 2) watches
epix (Gen 2) Pro watches
fēnix 7 watches
fēnix 7 Pro watches
Forerunner 255 watches
Forerunner 265 watches
Forerunner 945 LTE
Forerunner 955 watches
Forerunner 965
Instinct 2 watches
Instinct Crossover watches
MARQ Collection (Gen 2)
quatix 7 watches
tactix 7 watches
These watches need the running dynamics POD to give you the extra data:
Some older models of watches will support Running Power as long as you use a compatible Connect IQ app and a compatible external sensor.
D2 Charlie
D2 Delta Series
Descent Mk1
Descent Mk2 Series
Enduro
fēnix 5 Series
fēnix 5 Plus Series
fēnix 6 Series
fēnix Chronos
Forerunner 645
Forerunner 645 Music
Forerunner 745
Forerunner 935
Forerunner 945
MARQ Collection
quatix 5
quatix 6
tactix Charlie
tactix Delta Series
I don't really see the need to track my sleep honestly since it's not really going to lead to me making any changes in my sleep habits. It's more a curiosity thing and just using it when the device was new to experiment with the feature.
I don't really see the need to track my sleep honestly since it's not really going to lead to me making any changes in my sleep habits. It's more a curiosity thing and just using it when the device was new to experiment with the feature.
And if you have an HRM-TRI or HRM-PRO it's the same metrics added.
I do think his would be useful if you do treadmill work, though.
EDIT: Apparently this does not do pace, so it would not be useful for the treadmill. Buy whatever you want, but I would consider the metrics this measures before buying it. It is not needed to be even a competitive runner by any means.
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I was doing Insanity Max 30 while playing in an Over 30 soccer league and developed bruises on my quads by my knees. This year, I planned it so now I'm wrapping up P90X3 and moving onto Body Beast (since it is largely no impact) during soccer. It was really hard to spend most of last summer season just doing yoga and the low impact modifiers simply because my body said I had gone beyond my limit.
I do think his would be useful if you do treadmill work, though.
EDIT: Apparently this does not do pace, so it would not be useful for the treadmill. Buy whatever you want, but I would consider the metrics this measures before buying it. It is not needed to be even a competitive runner by any means.
but he is not wrong either. for most regular people above 40 ( read not really active and slightly overweight), I would recommend to replace running by 1h+ active walk (or paced swimming) daily plus weight training as the most efficient way to maintain muscles and stay fit. An hour of active walk / swimming a day is no slouch and requires commitment. I would avoid HIIT as well and do limited cardio in the beginning as well (it sounds crazy but people tend to overdo cardio when their body is not ready for it). I am speaking as a previously hardcore cross fit guy who wants to be able to play tennis or basket ball with his kids as long as possible. I am not a doctor or an expert just a pragmatic and realistic person.
I have an hrm pro, since I trust it more than the watch. My GCT is very well balanced, knowing the data brings me peace of mind.
I don't really see the need to track my sleep honestly since it's not really going to lead to me making any changes in my sleep habits. It's more a curiosity thing and just using it when the device was new to experiment with the feature.
I am impressed by the body battery / stress meter it has based on HRV. Every time it has shown my stress level higher than usual at night - I have come down with cold or fever subsequently. Similarly, when it starts getting blue (less stress) for sleep I have recovered the subsequent day.
On couple other occasions- it has told me to avoid a workout as I had less than necessary sleep to recover - and daaam it was accurate on how I was feeling of not really pushing myself.
Prior to this I rarely used Apple Watch while sleeping- as it was mostly charging 🤣
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Not unexpectedly, knee issues went away as the muscles started to work like they were supposed to. IT band syndrome vanished, long runs (18-20m) became a regular thing, and joint pain all but disappeared. I'll be 50 this year.
Just to weigh in on the arthritis discussion, runners have SUBSTANTIALLY less knee injuries, arthritis, and need for knee or hip replacement than non-runners. Arthritis is a disease from (among many complicated factors) disuse, not a disease from use. My goal is to be the first man in three generations of my family to not need a bilateral replacement. So far, so good.
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