A: Yup, all the same data is recorded. The only thing not included is a map of where you went, and in the case of GPS-dependent watches – elevation data isn’t included. Stryd states that the external shell is able to analyse in “real-time the air and wind you are running through” Simple as that. There’s no buttons, on/off switches, or any other area to poke at. It just sits there on your running shoes…forever. I got on a 16 month old Matrix model T-5X-07-C treadmill set at a 1% incline and walked for 10 minutes at a setting of 3 mph. At 10 minute intervals, I increased the speed by 1 MPH up through 6 mph. I was wearing a fenix3 on 6.90 software, an HRM-RUN and a SDM4 Garmin foot pod. The foot pod was set at a calibration of 100.0 on the fenix3. At 2 and 3 mph, I was walking. At 5 and 6 mph, I was running.

I have a conversion issue with my garmin footpod. maybe It is just settings matter but still didn’t find out how to solve it. Treadmill calibration is significantly different. At all running paces my treadmill calibration came out at 97 + or – 1. Our testers had no problem with the durability of this product. The built-in battery, according to Garmin claims, will last years. Our testing did not last that long so we cannot verify this claim. AccuracyAs previously reported, the big difference comes when running vs walking—a full 5% in this case. In both running cases, the difference in indicated calibration seems pretty insignificant. On a 10K course, running uncalibrated at 5mph would bring you up 360 meters short vs. 330 meters short at 6 mph if you used the foot pod for distance and assuming that the treadmill speed was accurate. For a more detailed look at what running power has to offer, you can read our guide to running power. You can add third party heart rate sensors into the mix too, to bring another layer of useful data to the Stryd stats. There’s a detailed web-based training tool, the Stryd Powercentre that lets you dig into your training and race data more deeply, create power-based training plans, set your power training zones (these work just like heart rate in terms of structure). Anyways, the “Garmin” premium, to me, wasn’t just about the Garmin name, but paying a premium for their services. I do believe Garmin adds in some money to the price of each watch as a way to pay for the customer’s use of the Connect platform.

A: Well, that depends. But anything that supports the Wahoo Fitness iPhone Dongle will generally support the foot pod if it has a running mode. Similarly, the Digifit dongle has the same capabilities. So a couple of days ago I decided to disable my footpod as a distance source outdoors and parallely I grabbed two of my three 🙂 rusty 910XTs which have been paired with these two Suunto minis. Certainly only one footpod per one watch. I know that 910XT would record distance using by GPS, because it uses footpod only a speed source, and distance only in case of lost GPS fix, so I will disable GPS before each of my future walks and hikes.

And presumably, that’s why Garmin made the RD-POD that simply captured the running dynamics inputs (waist) for a running power calculation on the wrist in their watch. Perhaps Garmin was annoyed about Stryd’s patent and perhaps that’s why no running power ANT+ standard has ever been developed. You can see from the images that the retention mechanism is similar to the old Garmin footpod and rd-pod, so it will fit nicely into a new style cradleto go on your laces. I’ve not seen the new cradle. Windy courses can dampen spirits and performance expectations resulting in significant impacts beyond that which the weather alone would have wrought. With the training from Stryd, you’ll have a much better understanding of a realistic impact, allowing a more realistic mental approach to the race

The S1 Foot pod will help guarantee that you are going for the wanted pace or speed. It will likewise help you keep an eye on miles you have actually run, so you will undoubtedly know if you are proceeding as intended with your training program. One way to test this theory is to change your calibration to something way off like, perhaps 50 and run a known distance at your normal pace. Then do it again with the calibration cranked up to say 150. The error induced on both distance and pace should be pretty dramatic. That way, you will know for sure what signal is controlling each estimate. Saves data in the app- some individuals enjoy finding what they have done as well as evaluating the data. This device is for you if you are such an individual. Connect to polarpersontrainer.com or Zwift, for example, and review your actual running speed & stride. Frankly, I would not futz with the foot pod calibration. The default value of 100 is very likely already good enough. If however, you are certain that the treadmill you are using is properly calibrated and therefore accurate AND the distances being recorded by your f3 (when using the foot pod for distance) and the treadmill are materially different, then adjust the foot pod calibration. You have already posted the correct sequence of button pushes to do this. If that is not working, the most likely problem is that you have not yet paired your new foot pod with the watch. To do that, shake the foot pod about a bit to wake it up. Then UP > SETTINGS > SENSORS > Add New > Foot Pod. So, either the Vivoactive does not update the cal factor or 100 is the correct cal factor. So… I tried running a lap with it set to indoor running:

Oh, Garmin does VERY well in the Aviation and Maritime industries.. VERY WELL. As in, they should almost be ASHAMED of themselves. 🙂 Apple Watch calculates running power on the wrist too but I would have thought an Apple footpod is way too niche for Apple to worry about. Polar Stride and M400 That only leaves us with the need for an explanation for SHFT, Runscribe and maybe some other niche players who also produced power metrics at some point. Indeed Runscribe still produces a simple power metric but competes in a different market to Stryd and SHFT doesn’t really compete in any material way. With the fenix 3 the calibration settings of the FP is separated in two parts (2 screens) with begin with 100 and 00. Tis the season when the weather goes from bad…to ugly, and as such – many folks are heading indoors to the treadmill to get in their quality runs completed.