Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
By monitoring key aspects of your running progress get a better look at your current performance level and what you need to do to keep up the good work. Select Garmin devices collect data while you work out in order to bring you a variety of running metrics and physiological measurements. If your device is showing you stats, but you want to know more about what they mean, then you've come to the right place.
For more information visit: garmin.com/garmin-technology/running-science
To check Running Dynamics compatibility: support.garmin.com/?faq=2dHRQGwu9G7u5yfFkNDIV7
For any other device questions visit: support.garmin.com
00:00 Ask a Garmin Expert | Running Science
00:12 What is Step Speed Loss (SSL)?
00:54 Why is Step Speed Loss important to a runner?
01:36 How does SSL relate to other Running Dynamics?
02:48 How are SSL and Running Economy Related?
03:44 What is Running Economy?
04:47 How do I get Running Economy?
06:53 How do I improve my Running Economy?
08:49 What is Running Tolerance?
10:26 What is Running Tolerance based on?
13:01 What if my Running Tolerance conflicts with my training plan?
14:32 What is Training Load and Training Effect?
16:23 How do I use these features as a new runner?
17:33 In Summary
#running #training #athlete
By monitoring key aspects of your running progress get a better look at your current performance level and what you need to do to keep up the good work. Select Garmin devices collect data while you work out in order to bring you a variety of running metrics and physiological measurements. If your device is showing you stats, but you want to know more about what they mean, then you've come to the right place.
For more information visit: garmin.com/garmin-technology/running-science
To check Running Dynamics compatibility: support.garmin.com/?faq=2dHRQGwu9G7u5yfFkNDIV7
For any other device questions visit: support.garmin.com
00:00 Ask a Garmin Expert | Running Science
00:12 What is Step Speed Loss (SSL)?
00:54 Why is Step Speed Loss important to a runner?
01:36 How does SSL relate to other Running Dynamics?
02:48 How are SSL and Running Economy Related?
03:44 What is Running Economy?
04:47 How do I get Running Economy?
06:53 How do I improve my Running Economy?
08:49 What is Running Tolerance?
10:26 What is Running Tolerance based on?
13:01 What if my Running Tolerance conflicts with my training plan?
14:32 What is Training Load and Training Effect?
16:23 How do I use these features as a new runner?
17:33 In Summary
#running #training #athlete
