Running Dynamics; Training With Running Dynamics - Garmin FORERUNNER 165 Series Owner's Manual

Running Dynamics

Running dynamics is feedback about your running form. Your Forerunner watch has an accelerometer to
calculate five running form metrics. You can view your running dynamics data in the Garmin Connect app.
Metric Description
Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total steps (right and left
Run cadence
combined).
Vertical oscilla­ Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the vertical motion of your
tion torso, measured in centimeters.
Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground
Ground contact
while running. It is measured in milliseconds.
time
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available while walking.
Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next. It is measured in
Stride length
meters.
Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A
Vertical ratio
lower number typically indicates better running form.

Training with Running Dynamics

The watch uses wrist-based running dynamics to provide feedback about your running form. You can add a
running dynamics screen to any running activity
1 Press START, and select a running activity.
2 Press START to start the activity timer.
3 Go for a run.
4 Scroll to the running dynamics screen to view your metrics.
5 If necessary, hold UP to edit how the running dynamics data appears.
Sensors and Accessories
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 70).
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