Pappy wrote:
BHViking wrote:
I use the Stryd footpod but it's pretty expensive. I've heard that the less expensive footpods don't scale well as you get far away from the speed that you calibrated it with. I can't confirm this, just something I believe I saw on a benchmark test at some point. It's really, really good. It's more accurate than GPS outside (if you care) and is great for the track as it doesn't care about turns. Basically, regardless of where you are running you can count on a fairly accurate measurement regardless of speed.
Thanks, I might have to get one. Probably have to then upgrade my watch to see all the fancy bells and whistles.
Oh yeah, you might want to check compatibility with your watch. Personally, I'm not too concerned with all the bells and whistles that Stryd offers. They market it as a "Power Meter" although it's really not measuring true power. The power number could easily be used as "grade adjusted pace" and probably should be marketed as such. That's really what it is as far as I'm concerned.
It sure is nice not having to worry about GPS being interfered by atmospheric conditions, line of sight by buildings, canyons, trees, etc. No concerns about GPS's slow sampling rate drawing straight lines between 2 data points around a curve. And of course, indoor tracks and treadmills. I do leave my GPS on outside for Strava maps and flybys but I have my watch configured to use the footpod for distance and pace in all cases.
After calibrating the distance at a track I've had some pretty interesting results at my last 2 races. Marathon (CIM) measured 26.24 miles. Average Pace on my watch exactly matched the average pace listed on the CIM results page which was neat. Local Half Marathon Race measured 13.12 miles. Although, I have to admit, my footpod's measurement of these courses is SOOO close to actual that I have to wonder if my calibration is consistently measuring slightly short. Either that or I'm the master of tangent running which I seriously doubt!! :D
Anyway, I hope this helps!!