Major Update | Generated Workouts, Run Form and Shoe Analytics, Additional Garmin Watch Functionality Available Now!

Major Update | Generated Workouts, Run Form and Shoe Analytics, Additional Garmin Watch Functionality Available Now!

Today, Stryd is thrilled to announce a suite of groundbreaking features that will revolutionize how runners train, perform, and optimize their running capabilities.

With Stryd's latest features — Generated Workouts, Stryd Footpath, and Run Form & Shoe Analytics — you'll have the tools to unlock your full potential. These cutting-edge innovations enable you to enjoy custom generated power-based workouts that match your training preferences and daily status, visualize your performance in unprecedented detail, and make informed decisions based on comparative data.

Whether you’re trying to enhance your form, optimize your shoe choices, or maintain a healthy running routine, Stryd’s powerful features empower you to train smarter, improve faster, and run stronger.

Note: Some of these features are Stryd Membership dependent and some features are Stryd Hardware dependent.


Generated Workouts: Personalized Workouts that Match Your Every Mood, Tailored for Today’s You

Experience workouts that seamlessly fit into your routine and evolve with your progress. Stryd's Generated Workouts utilize precise data from your Stryd foot pod to create personalized sessions that adapt to your schedule and preferences.

  • Unmatched Personalization: Each workout is customized to align with your unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals using a combination of key Stryd data points including Running Stress Score.
  • Lifestyle Adaptability: Whether your day takes an unexpected turn or you want to adjust your plan, Stryd’s workouts enable you to adapt effortlessly. They provide the structure needed to maintain consistency while allowing the flexibility to shift with your routine.
  • Evolving with Your Progress: As you advance, so do your workouts. The system learns from your performance, continually adapting to keep you challenged and progressing.

Single Next Gen Stryd pods now support Stryd Footpath: Track the impact of Fatigue, Shoes, Performance, Injury Recovery, and Drills

Stryd Footpath offers a new way to understand and improve your running. By translating complex performance metrics into easy-to-understand visuals, you can make informed decisions that keep you running stronger, smarter, and healthier — now all from a single, Next Gen Stryd pod.

  • 360° Performance View: Get a 360-degree visualization of your running form, tracking how fatigue and external conditions affect your stride with millimeter precision.
  • Recover from Injury Smarter: Use Stryd Footpath to track your recovery progress and prevent injury. With detailed form analysis, you'll know exactly when you're ready to push your limits again.
  • Choose the Right Shoes for Every Run: Stryd Footpath makes it easy to see how different shoes influence your form, so you can pick the perfect pair for every run, every time.
  • Stay Ahead of Fatigue: Spot form breakdowns as they happen. Stryd Footpath enables fatigue tracking to help you adjust in real time, keeping your performance at its peak.
  • Perfect Your Drill Routine: Find out which drills make the most impact on your performance by seeing their effect instantly in your running data.

Run Form & Shoe Analytics: Compare, Learn, & Evolve

Stryd's new Run Form & Shoe Analytics feature gives you the tools to compare your data and unlock meaningful insights to elevate your performance. By analyzing key metrics across a variety of factors, you can make smarter decisions to improve your running, tailored to your individual needs.

  • Gender & Age Group Comparisons: See how your performance stacks up against runners in your gender and age group, helping you understand where you excel and where you can improve.
  • Track Progress Over Time: Compare your metrics over the course of months to visualize how your form, strength, and stamina have evolved. Identify key trends that can shape your future training.
  • Speed-Based Comparisons: Analyze your data across different speeds to understand how your form changes as intensity increases, giving you the power to refine your technique for key training and racing paces.
  • Shoe Performance Insights: Compare your performance across different shoes and see how each pair impacts your run. Use this data to select the best shoe for every situation, from training to race day.

The following metrics provide a comprehensive view of your running performance:

  • Critical Power: Track your overall running performance and compare it against others to see where you stand.
  • Cadence: Compare your step rate to find the sweet spot to maximize your stride.
  • Duty Factor: Analyze how much time your foot spends in contact with the ground relative to air time.
  • Vertical Oscillation: Understand how your vertical movement informs how you can optimize your performance.
  • Leg Spring Stiffness: Learn how well your legs absorb and return energy, optimizing your running mechanics for power and efficiency.
  • Footpath: See detailed, 3D visualizations of your foot strike and stride patterns to make informed decisions on improving your form, choosing the right shoes, and discover imbalances that could lead to elevated injury risk.

With Run Form & Shoe Analytics, you’re equipped to compare yourself to peers, track progress over time, and analyze performance across various speeds and footwear. These insights help you make targeted adjustments to reach your full potential as a runner.


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Bonus: Additional Garmin Watch Functionality for Single Next Gen Stryd pods

All Next Gen Stryd pods will also be receiving an update to transmit over the ANT+ RD pod channel. This will enable the ability to take advantage of the native Running Dynamics screens to view metrics such as Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation, and Vertical Ratio on compatible Garmin watches.


The Future of Precision Run Training is Now & Limited Time Special Offer

With these new features, you're equipped to achieve your running goals like never before. These tools provide you with actionable insights, helping you make smarter training decisions, track your progress, and continually improve.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, Stryd’s powerful technology helps you make every run count, keeping you on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Until the end of October, we are making it easy to access these new features.

  • Generated Workout Preview: Available as a free preview for all Stryd users until the end of October — No Stryd Membership required during the free preview period;
  • Next Gen Stryd – 20% Off: Start tracking Footpath data with Next Gen Stryd, available for 20% off until the end of October.
  • Next Gen Stryd/Stryd Duo & Membership: Already have the Next Gen Stryd or Stryd Duo with a Stryd Membership? All the latest features are live and ready for you!

Don’t miss your chance to elevate your training. These special offers end on October 31st—get started today and experience the future of running technology!