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Garmin 010-12520-00 Running Dynamics Pod

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Train Hard, Run Free

The Running Dynamics Pod easily clips onto your waistband to measure the running dynamics you need to beat yesterday. It gives you the option to run without a heart rate monitor chest strap. Once paired with your compatible smartwatch, just clip it to the back and center of your waistband and start your run.

Running Dynamics Pod

Computes and Transmits Meaningful Data

  • Computes and sends 6 running dynamics metrics to your compatible device
  • Battery life: replaceable battery lasts up to 1 year (assuming 1 hour daily use)
  • Automatically turns itself on and off
  • Tiny size: at less than 0.5 ounces, you’ll forget it’s there
  • Compatible devices connect with the Garmin Connect Mobile app to automatically sync your data and connect with others

Review Your Form

View and analyze important running metrics such as your cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio. These biomechanical measurements can help you understand your running form so you can perform better on race day.

How It Works

The Running Dynamics Pod has an accelerometer in the module that measures torso movement to calculate these 6 running metrics:

  • Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total steps (right and left combined).
  • Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right.
  • Stride length is the length of your stride from 1 footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.
  • Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso, measured in centimeters for each step.
  • Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better running form.
  • Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground while running. It is measured in milliseconds.

Specification: Garmin 010-12520-00 Running Dynamics Pod

Product Dimensions

1.5 x 0.8 x 0.9 inches

Item Weight

0.423 ounces

ASIN

B06XQ4KCVL

Item model number

010-12520-00

Batteries

1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)

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Best Sellers Rank

#15,342 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #32 in Handheld GPS Units

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Connectivity technologies

Bluetooth

Special features

Waterproof

Other display features

Wireless

Human Interface Input

Buttons

Color

Multi

Whats in the box

running dynamics pod, manual

Department

Unisex-Adult

Manufacturer

Garmin

Language

English

Country of Origin

Taiwan

Date First Available

March 29, 2017

Photos: Garmin 010-12520-00 Running Dynamics Pod

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  1. DanDDanD

    I’ve been using this with a Forerunner 255S which has built in running dynamics. This pod allows me to see my Left/Right ground contact time balance. The other measurements like vertical oscillation and ground contact time agree pretty closely to what my watch estimated before I had the pod.Anyway- it seems to work, and according to the pod I run very symetrically. So now I know.This sucker is tiny and I won’t be surprised if and when I lose it, but until then, I’ll clip it on and have extra data of dubious usefulness when I run.Have fun!

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  2. TechStuffTV

    Garmin’s tiny but entirely capable Running Dynamics Pod is a device worn on the back of your running shorts which then communicates with your Garmin running wearable to provide running dynamics in real time during your workouts. These six combined metrics will help you with your running form and efficiency and are as follows:Cadence – measured in steps per minute (spm), this is how quickly you are moving your feet. The pod overrides your watch’s included cadence sensor. This is more accurate since the pod is far more static on your torso and is therefore closer to the ground than it would be if the data were coming from a constantly moving source (wrists).Ground Contact Time Balance – shows the balance of your left and right feet at the time of impact/strike. This is presented as a numerical value on the watch in real time, showing either a perfect 50-50 balance reading or giving you a value with an arrow showing which side you are favoring. Knowing these metrics in real time or viewing this data after your run can help improve running form.Ground Contact Time – shows the length of your impact when striking the ground and is measured in milliseconds. The lower this number is, the better as there is less strain on the joints with a lower contact time.Stride Length – this measures the length of your stride in meters and is an important metric to monitor when doing speed work and pace training.Vertical Oscillation – this is the height of your bounce measured in centimeters and the lower this value is, the less strain you are putting on your body. Think of this in terms of if you jumped high and landed on your feet, the impact would be far greater on your joints as opposed to if you did a smaller jump.Vertical Oscillation Ratio – this is a combination of the values of your stride length and vertical oscillation to help gauge how much time you are spending off the ground. This metric is expressed as a percentage.The actual pod is encased in a silicone housing from which it can be removed if the batteries need to be changed. Battery life is rated for up to a year and is user replaceable. The pod is waterproof to some degree in the sense that heavy sweat and the occasional downpour during your runs will not affect performance, but one cannot fully immerse it in water for prolonged periods of time. It is only available in a single color and while that may be puzzling at first, it is actually a smart decision on Garmin’s part as the unit is highly visible on nearly all colors of clothing. This is a blessing as the pod is slightly larger than a peanut M&M and can easily be forgotten about once you throw your running shorts in the hamper. The unit is so light at 12 grams that the user forgets it’s even there during a workout. The silicon layered clip is strong and never once has the pod fallen off during or after a workout.There are no physical buttons on the pod, you simply either wear it, walk to your starting point and initiate a run on your watch or wake the unit by gently giving it a vertical shake or two. Pairing is extremely simple and if your Garmin wearable supports it (check Garmin’s website for compatibility), you’ll be up and running in under a minute. On supported devices, there will be two visible data pages consisting of the six metrics described above for monitoring dynamics in real time. This data is also saved and logged to your run statistics under your Garmin Connect account for viewing at a later time. Having used the pod for well over a month now, I can say that these metrics update with an alarming rate of frequency during a workout. If you move your feet faster, you’ll see your cadence increase and your stride length decrease almost instantaneously. The same goes for all the other metrics. When the workout is over, your watch buzzes to remind you to remove the pod.Garmin’s Run, Tri and now Pro chest heart rate monitors will provide these same metrics with the added benefit of giving the user heart rate data over its optical, wrist -based counterpart. But what if you have another, off-brand chest strap or simply don’t like wearing heart rate monitors to begin with? That’s where this little pod comes in.Bottom line, if your watch supports it and you love data, there’s no reason not to have this little device in your arsenal.

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  3. Welsh Guy

    I’ve had this device for a year and I use it regularly. The battery depleted after about 9 months of use but I am using more than average so that’s OK. I mainly use it for looking at my balance since I run on the road and the cambre causes me to favour one foot over the other. I’m a bit of a data junkie so it plays i to that. The thing is very unobtrusive so gets good marks for that. Actually it’s so unobtrusive it ends up in the washing machine with my shorts.***NOTE on CHANGING BATTERY***As far as the battery is concerned people have complained about the RD pod saying that when a brand new batteries is inserted to the device it is reported by the device as “low, ie change the battery”. I suspect this is because the device has residual charge on it’s capacitors and it thinks the old battery is still present and doesn’t get to reset the CPU properly. The way I solved this was to take the battery out and then use a wire to short the + and – terminals in the device. This discharges any residual charge in the circuits powering the device so that when the battery is replaced the CPU re-registers the battery levels. At least this is my suspicion and it worked for me after seeing the low battery warning.

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  4. Joseph Siskey

    Perfect to use with my smartwatch.

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  5. Bradley Hays

    I’ve been running for about a year and have been looking for ways to improve. I purchased this to get some additional insight and I love it. Super easy to use and I am a much more efficient runner now (well, most of the time) as I’ve become much more aware of my vertical movement and my running posture. Really enjoy analyzing the data after each run. I read some reviews that complain about battery life but that has not been an issue for me (after 4 months of frequent use). And there are video explaining how to change the battery on YouTube so I don’t think this should deter you if you are inclined to buy it.

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  6. Josh Bahtoruk

    Works as stated. Great way to measure your running dynamics to see if any adjustments need to be made. Can be a little fiddly to get centered but after a few times its almost second nature. Is quite small so clip it to my laces after any runs so it doesn’t get lost. Clip seems strong enough to keep it in place and I havent had it shift yet.

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  7. NC-Koenig

    I use this product to guage how I’m running at a deeper data level. After an injury, I wanted to be sure that I was running balanced, right to left. That works great (be sure it is centered on your running shorts). Other data is useful too, including cadence and step duration time (faster cadence means less time on the ground with each step). I’m not exactly sure how to change vertical oscillation… But I can see it is less when I’m in the running zone, and more when I’m walking, which is actually pretty interesting.Overall, I enjoy the data, and I think it improved my form. Plus you do nothing after initially connecting it .. it just works.The only downside is that on most runs it drops the connection at least once. Then, the data is missing until it reconnects and the average is skewed. But, the graphs are still excellent for review, and I do like the device a lot, and all the data it gives me.

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  8. Amazon Customer

    Easy to wear. Easy to store. I like it.Just giving 4 stars for the battery because I got a notification that battery was low about 2 months after I purchased it. But haven’t changed the battery though and seems to be working still.

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  9. Mercurial

    Bought this to use with a Garmin Forerunner 245 watch, to get some extra data about my running dynamics. Works as advertised to provide info about stride length, vertical ratio, vertical oscillation, ground contact time balance, and ground contact time. I am not sure yet how useful this info will be for me ultimately. Was curious to try it to see what it could tell me about my running form, and if it would be helpful pointing out anything non-ideal, or giving feedback to help me improve. Clips easily onto the back of shorts/training pants/tights, and feels secure: have not had any instances of it coming off. Wirelessly connects easily to the watch, and nice controls on the watch for activating or de-activating communication to the RD pod. Have only had it a short time and do not yet need to replace its battery. However am pleased to note that it has a user-replaceable standard battery size.

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  10. Debeck

    Love what stats the Dynamics pod provides! I have a Forunner 935 that syncs great with this little doodad. A few months ago I switched up my training to focus on increasing cadence as a method to fix my running form. I bought this Dynamics Pod in order to track more layers of my form while I make improvements to see where else I can focus on next. I’ve learned a lot about my contact balance when I’m in an easy jog vs race pace. If anyone else out there is using this zero-races-awful-covid-pandemic time period to get “back to the basics”, I recommend this pod. Over-training and missing important form techniques sure takes a toll over time. Might as well spend the next few months fixing the little things that will make us faster in the future! 🙂 Happy running!

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