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higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and

slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.

NOTE: The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different

Go to

www.garmin.com

for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running dynamics

data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Vertical Oscillation Range Vertical Ratio Ground Contact Time Range

Purple

>95

Blue

70–95

Green

30–69

Orange 5–29

Red

Ground Contact Time Balance Data

Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time. For

example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time on the ground when on the left foot. If your

data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the left foot and 52% is the right foot.

Color Zone

Symmetry

Percent of Other Runners

Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2% L 50.8–52.2% L 50.7% L–50.7% R 50.8–52.2% R >52.2% R

While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with

certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills.

Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides.

You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run.

As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your

running form.

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these

tips.

• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as

the HRM-Tri accessory.

Accessories with running dynamics have

module.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your fēnix device

again, according to the instructions.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make

sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while

running. It is not calculated while walking.

Performance Measurements

These performance measurements require a few activities using

wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.

The measurements are estimates that can help you track and

understand your training activities and race performances.

These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device

requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your

performance.

Training status: Training status shows you how your training

affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is

based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over

an extended time period.

Heart Rate Features

>183 spm

<6.4 cm

174–183 spm

6.4–8.1 cm

164–173 spm

8.2–9.7 cm

153–163 spm

9.8–11.5 cm

<153 spm

>11.5 cm

Red

Orange

Poor

Fair

Good

25%

40%

on the front of the

(Ground Contact Time Balance Data, page

<6.1%

6.1–7.4%

7.5–8.6%

8.7–10.1%

>10.1%

Green

Orange

Fair

25%

VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in

milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body

weight at your maximum performance.

Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next

hard workout.

Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess post-

exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days.

EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your

body to recover after exercise.

Predicted race times: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate

and published data sources to provide a target race time

based on your current state of fitness. This projection also

presumes you have completed the proper training for the

race.

HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test

requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device

records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3

minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to

100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.

Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-

time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be

added as a data field so you can view your performance

condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your

real-time condition to your average fitness level.

Functional threshold power (FTP): The device uses your user

profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP.

For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.

Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate

monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles

start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate

threshold level using heart rate data and pace.

Turning On Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are alerts that appear upon

completion of your activity. You can turn on notifications for

performance measurements, such as your performance

condition and recovery time. Some performance notifications

<218 ms

218–248 ms

249–277 ms

278–308 ms

>308 ms

Red

Poor

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