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12 terms
Foot Pod
👟A small sensor attached to the shoe laces that measures stride metrics and pace with high precision.
GPS Watch
👟A wristwatch equipped with Global Positioning System technology to track run data like distance, pace, and route.
Ground Contact Time
👟The amount of time (in milliseconds) your foot spends touching the ground during each step.
Heart Rate Monitor
👟A device that measures a runner's heart rate in beats per minute (bpm), used to gauge effort intensity.
McMillan Calculator
🏃A widely used online tool created by Coach Greg McMillan that predicts race times and calculates training paces based on recent performances.
Power
👟A metric (measured in watts) that represents the work rate of your running, independent of terrain or wind.
PR (Personal Record)
🏆Another term for Personal Best (PB), representing a runner's fastest time for a given distance.
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
🩹The number of times your heart beats per minute while you are at complete rest. A key indicator of aerobic fitness and recovery.
RHR (Resting Heart Rate)
🩹Abbreviation for Resting Heart Rate, a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and recovery.
RPE
🏃Rate of Perceived Exertion. A subjective scale (usually 1-10) to measure how hard a workout feels.
Split Time
🏆The time it takes to complete a specific segment or interval during a run or race (e.g., every 5k or every mile).
Vertical Oscillation
👟A metric measuring how much your torso moves up and down with each step (the "bounce").