The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the
accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs
using GPS.
1
Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.
2
Start a running activity.
3
Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
4
Stop your activity, and save it.
Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value
changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the
foot pod again unless your running style changes.
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually
Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device
with the foot pod sensor (
).
Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration
factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin
product, you may know your calibration factor.
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Sensors
.
3
Select your foot pod.
4
Select
Cal. Factor
>
Set Value
.
5
Adjust the calibration factor:
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance
Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you
must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (
).
You can set your device to calculate pace and distance from
your foot pod data instead of GPS data.
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Sensors
.
3
Select your foot pod.
4
Select
Speed
.
5
Select an option:
• Select
Indoor
when you are training with GPS turned off,
usually indoors.
• Select
Always
to use your foot pod data regardless of the
GPS setting.
tempe
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can
attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of
accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
device to display temperature data from the tempe.
Running Dynamics
You can use your compatible quatix 3 device paired with the
quatix 3 accessory to provide real-time feedback about your
running form. If your quatix 3 device was packaged with the
quatix 3 accessory, the devices are already paired.
The quatix 3 accessory has an accelerometer in the module that
measures torso movement in order to calculate six running
metrics.
Cadence
: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It
displays the total steps (right and left combined).
Vertical oscillation
: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while
running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,
measured in centimeters for each step.
Ground contact time
: Ground contact time is the amount of
time in each step that you spend on the ground while
running. It is measured in milliseconds.
NOTE:
Ground contact time is not available while walking.
Ground contact time balance
: Ground contact time balance
displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time
while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2
with an arrow pointing left or right.
Stride length
: Stride length is the length of your stride from one
footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.
Vertical ratio
: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to
stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number
typically indicates better running form.
Training with Running Dynamics
Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on the
HRM-Run accessory and pair it with your device (
). If your quatix 3 was packaged with the
accessory, the devices are already paired, and the quatix 3 is
set to display running dynamics.
1
Select an option:
• If your HRM-Run accessory and quatix 3 device are
already paired, skip to step 8.
• If your HRM-Run accessory and quatix 3 device are not
already paired, complete all the steps in this procedure.
2
Hold
UP
.
3
Select
Settings
>
Apps
.
4
Select an activity.
5
Select
Data Screens
.
6
Select a running dynamics data screen.
NOTE:
The running dynamics screens are not available for
all activities.
7
Select
Status
>
Enabled
.
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.
NOTE:
The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different (
Ground Contact Time Balance Data
).
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for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running dynamics
data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.
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