Training with Running Dynamics
Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Run
accessory, and pair it with your device (
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 83
). If your Descent Mk1 was
packaged with the accessory, the devices are already paired, and the Descent Mk1 is set to display running
dynamics data screens.
1 Select an option:
• If your running dynamics accessory and Descent Mk1 device are already paired, skip to step 7.
• If your running dynamics accessory and Descent Mk1 device are not already paired, complete all the
steps in this procedure.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
4 Select an activity.
5 Select the activity settings.
6 Select Data Screens > Add New.
7 Select a running dynamics data screen.
NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for all activities.
8 Go for a run (
).
9 Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to view your metrics.
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical
oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color
gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are
based on percentiles.
Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are
typical for less experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for
more experienced or faster runners. More experienced runners tend to exhibit shorter ground contact times,
lower vertical oscillation, lower vertical ratio, and 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.
Go to
www.garmin.com/runningdynamics
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 Ground Contact Time Range
Purple >95
>183 spm
<218 ms
Blue
70–95
174–183 spm
218–248 ms
Green
30–69
164–173 spm
249–277 ms
Orange 5–29
153–163 spm
278–308 ms
Red
<5
<153 spm
>308 ms
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Heart Rate Features
