The 3 Metrics I Use To Run Faster

Runners are now swimming in data and it's not always clear what they should track to achieve max performance. Coach Morgan breaks down her top 3 favorite metrics, as well as how to easily access them all on Strava.

APPAREL:

[Allride_]

I’d suggest get yourself a Garmin ... a Polar, hell, even a Coros or Wahoo, even if it’s just used from Craigslist or eBay. For the price of 3 years paying for strava premium you’ll get a new great mid range GPS watch to track your workouts and I’m sure they all offer similar metrics at no additional cost (like my Garmin)
If you already have a watch the next logical upgrade would be a chest strap and if you’re a complete geek like I am you might consider a Stryd footpod (also has similar metrics to the ones mentioned in the video but with way more detail about your running form and you pay 200 bucks upfront and then use it until the battery can’t hold enough of a charge anymore (maybe 5-6 years later?))
You’re welcome.
ALSO: You DON’T need all that tech to get started or even to a fit level
but keep track of what you do! Pen and paper will do too.
Just go for a run(or brisk walk) and GO EASY so that you enjoy yourself and you come back home with a smile.
That’s where the motivation will come from

[davider]

Coach Morgan: commentary is spot-on and relevant, as always! Thanks.

[grannyparks]

So useful, thank you! Having all the numbers is not much good if you don't know how to use them

[jeanlee]

As always, thanks for reminding runners of the importance of rest days in the middle of trainings, coach Morgan!! Quite often times, it is hard for me to resist the urge to run even in pain. 🥴😰

[Si_mo_na]

Stay on free version of strava and get elevate extension for it or try runalyze - you'll get everything you need, might not be very pretty, but man, it works, and a lot of things are explained, not just plain numbers

[johnmoisey]

Just an ad for strava. Metrics you track, using one specific app, which you have to pay for... What should we expect next? 5 types of runs that you do but you will plug some other paid service in the process?

[quincyfreeman]

Question/video idea (unless one already exists): What are some good ways to improve pace/efficiency for easy running specifically. I’ve been a casual runner for a while, with occasional seasons of heavy running. I’m working to fix imbalances/previous minor injuries through non-running means, but find that my easy HR pace feels too slow (ranges from 9:15-11:00 pace) and my form doesn’t feel efficient or “good” past 9:30 pace. Do I just need to improve my form for slow running and eventually with the help of my threshold/speed workouts, my easy pace should improve?😛Thanks!

[ranjankc]

Hi you are wearing 2 things on your wrist. 1 is garmin watch and what is on the left hand.

[taylorcornelius]

I think I’m in love with coach Morgan 😍

[bachpham]

I'd be okay if Running Experience became a Coach Morgan cat youtube.

[Paul.Casteel]

I train no matter am run and race or not I train no matter what that why I never fail.I am 31 and I want to be the first to do special and the regular Olympic. I can't afford an coach or the training that I need I will be 32 in March.

[mikewalker]

I love the glasses. You went from Nerd Morgan to Super Athlete.

[kssrider]

I only need three: Distance, Average Pace and Splits.

[isabellawill]

Should I run at about the same time every day? Or is it ok to switch it up?

[Allride_]

This video was only made because strava has a hard time selling us the premium subscription. Shame they’d rather invest in “advertisements” than putting an effort into lowering the monthly fee for its (potential) customers and shame you guys accepted the offer of making this video. We all need to make our money and you pointed out that the video is sponsored. That's fine but you made it sound like all runners need to have these features.
They don't. Strava is a luxury that's adding up pretty quickly. Now I wonder what other videos i watched that didn't contain your message but that of a sponsor trying to sell us stuff

[S.F.Martin]

“I am speed” love it!! 😂 thank you for that...

[ranjankc]

You are weari ng road id on your left wrist with white strap?

[edwardwickham]

How many of these metrics are only available on the strava website and not in the mobile app?

[matt]

I don't get offered a 60 day free subscription just the usual paid subscription????

[jeroen]

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