Endurance Unlimited Season 3, Ep. 17 How to Be a Faster Runner with Will O'Connor
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Aug 30, 2021 AI Snips
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Running Power As A Metabolic Gauge
- Running power is best viewed as a metabolic gauge rather than a direct mechanical measurement like cycling power.
- Will O'Connor says running power estimates metabolic cost and helps compare energetic demand across runs and runners.
Device And Person Affect Power Numbers
- Different running power devices will not give identical numbers because output depends on individual force-velocity and device placement.
- Will O'Connor contrasts rider-independent cycling power with runner-dependent running power estimates.
More Power Can Mean Worse Mechanics
- Higher running power can reflect inefficiency if force is directed vertically rather than forward.
- Will O'Connor notes you can produce more watts but move slower if your mechanics worsen.