𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡?
To Run with Power, you’ll need equipment.
At a minimum, you’ll need a power meter and a running watch. Or you could combine the two using a watch with wrist-based power.
But which watch should you choose?
Are there any that make Running with Power easier? Not easier to run, just easier to use power when running?
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚
The minimum criteria are:
⌚ Able to download planned runs to your watch with minimal manual effort
⌚ Able to show power while running
⌚ Able to record power (second-by-second) into your workout file
⌚ Able to upload completed runs from your watch with minimal effort
These additional criteria will improve your experience when Running with Power:
⚡ Structured Workouts. You can execute workouts with multiple steps and power targets on your watch – rather than having to remember steps/targets or write them on your hand.
⚡ Power Smoothing. The power numbers can be smoothed by averaging real-time power values over 3 or 5 seconds – replacing ‘spiky’ power numbers and reducing above/below target alerts.
⚡ Lap Averages. You can display the average power for the current lap on-screen – to monitor whether you’re meeting workout power targets.
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 + 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫
The next few posts will assess watches using the above criteria, finishing with a summary from the perspective of choice of power meter.
𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓?
