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Lily Canter

How to use the metrics on your running watch, according to a real running coach

Running after joining Strava

The first thing my runners ask me when they get a new watch is 'what do all these numbers mean'?

Even the most basic of running watches will have several screens of data giving real time information on pace, cadence and heart rate. The best running watches track a sophisticated range of metrics, helping every runner to maximise their training and performance.

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