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Running Dynamics Pod

I'm following trainingprograms for running with my Fenix 6 and HRM run strap, for which I need to run at certain speeds.

In the area I train my speed is often very inaccurate, plus or minus 0:30-1:00/km or sometimes even more while I know I'm just running around 5:00-5:15 my watch reads somewhere between 4:20 and 7:00. Reason is lots of trees, powerlines etc. So I was looking for a more accurate speed and after some research and advice (Youtube, local runningforum) bought a Garmin Running Dynamics Pod.

However, on the package it states the functionalitiy of the pod, and as far as I can see it's exactly the same as the dynamics from my HRM run strap (oscillation, stridelength, vertcial ratio, GCT, L/R blance, cadence).

So I'm a bit lost, is the pod going to help register a more accurate speed? Does it have any benefit over the HRM run strap?

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0 tmk2 over 3 years ago

Stefijn said:
is the pod going to help register a more accurate speed?

No.

Stefijn said:
Does it have any benefit over the HRM run strap?

None, except perhaps being more comfortable to wear.

0 Stefijn over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

Okay...then I'm returning it. No problem wearing the strap (and with only the pod I would not have proper HR readings)

btw, a Stryd does the job it seems but that's way more than I want to spend so I was looking for a bit cheaper solution than that

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago in reply to Stefijn

Garmin used to sell a footpod called SDM4, which would suit your needs perfectly. Unfortunately it's been long discontinued, but you might try to find footpods from other brands. Not so long ago I managed to obtain some extremely cheap adidas-branded footpods. These are the same footpods as the original garmin ones, only branded differently.

0 Stefijn over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

Indeed not really available. I searched some more, found that the MilestonePod is also supposed to do it, but also not available anymore

Seems to be called the Zwift Run Pod now?

https://www.milestonepod.com/

so, would that fix my problem?

0 Stefijn over 3 years ago in reply to Stefijn

probably only compatible with Zwift products...

0 Luca over 3 years ago in reply to Stefijn

I have been using Zwift pod with FR945 since the beginning of the year and it works great, finally solved the instant peace problem and with RDP I also have the running dynamics.

0 Stefijn over 3 years ago in reply to Luca

What do you mean with "instante pace problem"

0 Luca over 3 years ago in reply to Stefijn

I mean that without a foot pod but only relying on the watch, you have very fluctuating and untrue instantaneous speed values, especially if you run in an area covered by thick vegetation, the value is very subject to the cadence given by the movement of the wrist.

0 Stefijn over 3 years ago in reply to Luca

So the Zwift pod would fix my problem...maybe i'' try it, tnx