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Part 3: Replying to the Response to Our Manuscript Clarification of Aubry et al. 2018

Earlier this year, Aubry et al. published a paper in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research using Stryd Pioneer entitled “An assessment of running power as a training metric for elite and recreational runners” (Aubry et al., 2018).

Part 2: Using appropriate mathematical and physiological analyses shows that Stryd power is strongly correlated to metabolic rate across speed

Earlier this year, Aubry et al. published a paper using Stryd Pioneer entitled “An assessment of running power as a training metric for elite and recreational runners” (Aubry et al., 2018).

Watts That Won: Jim Geary Qualifies for his 24th Consecutive Boston Marathon

> “Even with the tunnel, I was able to get a read on my effort because of Stryd. This prevented me from running too fast, too early. I didn’t have to rely on GPS. Without being able to monitor my power, there is no way I would have qualified.

Part 1: New Research Data Shows Stryd Pioneer Power Correlates with Metabolic Expenditure

The University of Guelph recently published a paper evaluating run power data collected from Stryd Pioneer technology. The published data show that Stryd Pioneer running power has significant correlation 0.99 with the metabolic energy expenditure of elite and recreational runner groups.

Nick's Training Manual

Nick Negative Splits IM Boulder Marathon

> "Running your first marathon after riding 112 miles and swimming 2.4 miles -- all in 95+ degree heat -- is doable. Trust your plan, and keep going, even if things go wrong." Three months ago, I emailed [https://blog.stryd.com/2018/02/06/nicks-training-manual/] you

How To Run Trails: Manage Intensity and Form Focus

To know I could just put this on my foot, and run and go, and just have fun for the sake of running, and then look at the data analytics later, was just awesome.

Train With Purpose. Introducing The Stryd Mobile App For Android.

* Calculate Your Race Power. * Get Your Power-Training Zones. * Improve With Stryd Insights. Today, we released the highly-anticipated update to the Stryd Mobile App on Android. This app is packed with a ton of features designed to make using Stryd even more effective. Here are some highlights: Race Power Calculator Now

Nick's Training Manual

Race Recovery: Using Stryd To Understand When To Return to Training

Returning to regular training too soon after a race is an all-too-common, avoidable mistake that can cost you weeks of decent training. Even worse, you could get sick or injured. Today, I want to show you a quick way you can use Stryd data and a few easy pointers to

Nick's Training Manual

Watts That Won: Matt and Nick Run The Fastest Run Splits @ St. George 70.3

Last weekend, Matt and I finished Ironman 70.3 St. George. For both of us, it was our first half-ironman. Excluding the pros, we ended up with the two fastest half-marathon splits of the day. We aren’t crazy, and it wasn’t a fluke. Here’s how we did

Live From The London Marathon Expo -- Run With Nick on Zwift

The Stryd Team is on the ground at the London Marathon Expo (Booth 312), and we've teamed up with Zwift to host a number of runs (on Zwift) leading up to the big race on Sunday. Help the London Marathon-bound Stryders and Zwifters get to the start line

Feature Release

New Feature: Power Hiking. Conquer The Mountain with Efficient Pacing

Did you know, hiking is sometimes faster and more efficient than running? You can save energy and run faster on your next mountain run when you pace with Stryd. Today, we introduce Power Hiking. Power Hiking is a new feature that tracks your hiking efforts while trail and mountain running.

Nick's Training Manual

[Nick's Training Manual] Lesson 4: If you don't follow a plan, you can easily trash your legs for weeks.

One of the most common questions I get is: how do I actually use Stryd to guide my training? So, today I want to discuss how to choose a power training plan. When you are training solo, it's sometimes difficult to stay motivated and accountable. This becomes even

Nick's Training Manual

[Nick's Training Manual] Lesson 3: Personalize Your Training In 20 Minutes

Howdy, Today, I want to follow-up on my email from last week and tell you how to personalize your training by finding your power training zones. Finding these zones is very important. I wish I would have had the benefit of Stryd technology during my college years, as non-personalized training

Watts That Won: Jake Suss Smashes His PR and Wins the Hilton Head Marathon

Jake Suss knows how to pace hills. Last time we talked to him, Jake had just run Air Force marathon in 2:43 [https://blog.stryd.com/2017/09/26/airforce-marathon/], with an average wattage of 295. He used the real-time Stryd power metric to pace the first hill and

Nick's Training Manual

[Nick's Training Manual] Lesson 2: You need to simplify your training

I hope you were able to get a good workout in yesterday! I personally did a 40-minute moderate run (278 watts). What was your workout yesterday? Email me at nick@stryd.com and let me know if you had an awesome session. There are two ways I like to keep

Nick's Training Manual

You Just Found Nick's Training Manual

Howdy, Two weeks ago, I began sending emails to Stryd users all around the world telling them of my goals and how I am using running power to achieve them. Many Stryders requested I post these emails publically online so that they could be shared with friends, and here we

Validation & White Papers

How to Lead the Pack: Running Power Meters & Quality Data

Runners need quality training and guidance to succeed in their next race. Many runners struggle to find a repeatable and reliable way to attain high quality training and racing. Everyday there are questions that need correct answers: When should I run next? How hard should I run? Stryd answers these

Watts That Won: Massi Milani Wins NYC Marathon Age Group

Massi is not a full-time athlete, although with his fast times, you would think he was. He travels regularly for work and only has limited amount of training time each week. Massi uses Stryd to run at the exact intensity maxmimize the benefit he gets from his workouts.

Hitting Your Potential: Josh Emdur Conquers the Marine Corps Marathon

The week before the marathon my coach reviewed my data from the past few months and determined that a goal race pace for me would be 250 watts. By extrapolating, my Stryd said I would run a sub-3 hour marathon time.

Prepare with Purpose: Patrick McCrann Takes Kona

Patrick McCrann, an Endurance Nation [https://www.endurancenation.us] coach, is a 8-time Kona finisher. He's been around the block. Stryd helped maximize his training to qualify and conquer Kona again. Completing two full Ironmans in a year takes a toll on the body but is a reality

You Run. Your Doctor Should Too. Stay Healthy with SteadyMD.

One of the central guiding values here at Stryd is developing technology that reduces injuries. Running with Power prevents many training related injuries. However, injuries are sometimes inevitable. Stryd is excited to partner with SteadyMD to help runners understand the stress of training, and to help them reduce and prevent

Suunto Spartan & Stryd: Taking You to Battle

You toil in summer humidity. You bake under the searing sun. You harden in the freezing cold. It is a choice you make each and every day to head outside. Yet, it is an easy choice for you. You love the challenge because it comes with a badge of honor

Follow Your Dreams with Eduardo della Maggiora

Surrounded by my mosquito net in Africa, I received an email that would change my life. It was an announcement for an upcoming triathlon Ironman 70.3 race in Chile. Normally, I would not have given a message like that a passing thought. However, I had watched a 1 hour

Stryd Brings the Lab to the Road

Stryd brings the lab to the road The smartphone brought us a tremendous capability: take the phone out of your pocket and instantly have the world’s knowledge available to you. It brings the library to your pocket. Stryd strives to deliver the same experience to runners. Snap Stryd on

Validation & White Papers

Stryd vs the Competition: Get The Ultimate Racing Experience

> Stryd is the ultimate racing experience. There is a tried and true method to have the ultimate racing experience. The secret? Power. We have carefully designed and refined Stryd to give the best power available on the market. Your race experience will only be as good as your power.