The Wearable Technology Revolution in Running | What's the Evidence?

This is an extract from the eighth lecture in the module 'Born to Run-The Science of Human Endurance'. It discusses the growing area of wearable technology in running, what biometrics these devices measure, how accurate they are and whether they can be used to improve performance.

0:00 The prevalence of wearable tech in running
0:40 The research into the use of wearables in running
1:04 GPS (distance)
1:58 Heart rate
3:03 Energy expenditure
4:27 Aerobic capacity (VO2max)
5:20 Lactate threshold
6:10 Biomechanics
8:40 Running power
11:20 Closing thoughts

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[MichaelLoweAttorney]

It is better to pace yourself during an endurance event. If someone starts from that premise, measures like pace and power make a lot of sense. Use of power doesn’t require absolute validation for it to be more useful than doing nothing. It merely requires reliable bio mechanical and environmental measurements.

I’m not aware of any company claiming that their power is absolutely valid.