Run Form & Shoe Analytics: Select Your Ideal Shoe and Find Your Run Form Strengths & Weaknesses

We're excited to introduce Run Form & Shoe Analytics—a feature designed to give runners a detailed understanding of their running form, optimize shoe choices, and make data-driven improvements to their performance.

This feature isn't just another data point—it's a paradigm shift in running analytics, designed to make sense of your running form and help you make informed decisions about your training.

Select Your Ideal Shoe for Every Pace & See the Impact of Shoe Mileage

With Run Form & Shoe Analytics, you can determine which shoes are best suited for different paces, ensuring optimal performance and comfort.

• Speed-Based Comparisons: See how your running form changes at different speeds, helping you choose the best shoes for both training and racing paces.
• See the impact of shoe mileage: Track your shoe performance across different time periods to see how shoe performance changes with mileage.
• Maintain healthy running performance: Identify which shoes help you minimize injury risk and sustain efficiency over time.
• Focus on key performance metrics: Analyze specific metrics like Leg Spring Stiffness and Duty Factor to understand how different shoes impact your performance.

Find your Run Form Strengths & Weaknesses

One of the most powerful aspects of Run Form & Shoe Analytics is its ability to show you how you stack up against peers and top runners. This feature goes beyond simple comparisons, diving deep into the metrics that truly matter:

• 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.
• 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 impacts 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 and choosing the right shoes.
• 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.

By comparing these crucial metrics across age groups and genders, you gain a comprehensive understanding of what separates good from great. This isn't about competition – it's about insight and inspiration.

Discover Key Changes in Run Form & Shoes with Time Comparisons

What sets Run Form & Shoe Analytics apart is its ability to condense thousands of data points over hundreds of activities into a single, instantly understandable view. With just a tap, you can:

• Visualize months of running data: Observe long-term trends in your running performance and shoe effectiveness.
• Zoom in on critical details: Focus on specific metrics that indicate improvements or areas needing attention.
• Optimize your training intensities across different runs: Tailor your footwear choices to maximize performance for easy runs, long runs, and workouts.
• Maintain healthy running performance: Use the insights to proactively adjust your training and shoe choices to prevent injuries.

The intuitive interface presents key metrics in clear, actionable ways, making it easy to spot trends and make informed decisions about your training.

How to access Run Form & Shoe Analytics today:

1. Run Form & Shoe Analytics  is available today for all Stryd Membership users
   1. Upgrade to the Next Gen Stryd for 20% off until the end of the month >
2. Start tagging your shoes in the Stryd mobile app
3. View the Stryd Footpath in the Footpath Visualization tool on PowerCenter

The Future of Precision Running is Here

From selecting the right shoes for every pace to identifying key strengths and areas for improvement, Run Form & Shoe Analytics is designed to empower runners to make smarter choices, reduce injury risk, and enhance their performance.

Whether you're aiming to optimize your form, boost efficiency, or track your progress against top athletes, Run Form & Shoe Analytics offers the context and clarity needed to achieve your goals.

Ready to maximize your running potential? Subscribe to Stryd Membership today and let Run Form & Shoe Analytics help you take every stride with purpose. Your journey to peak performance starts now!