Running Power (Watts)

Usefulness

3/10 · Rarely matters

Running Power (Watts) Definition

An estimate of your mechanical effort in watts, a concept borrowed from cycling.

When it helps

For advanced runners experimenting with effort-based pacing on hills and in wind.

When it doesn't

As a number you compare to other runners. Every brand calculates it differently.

The common myth

The myth: running power means the same thing across brands. The reality: every device calculates it differently, so the numbers are not comparable.

Running Power (Watts) equivelants on Garmin, Coros, Polar, Apple and Stryd

Garmin, Coros, Polar Running Power

Apple Running Power

Stryd Stryd