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By: Alan Cole

Alan Cole — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:44:51 +0000

In reply to Alexander Gentemann.

Good point, why didn’t I think of that!

I do still have a slight imbalance even on straight tracks, but it seems to sort itself out if I increase the pace a little. My last run which was at around 7mins/mile pace (https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1529407284) was pretty much 50:50 balanced.

I’m sure you’re right about the running counter-clockwise on a track though, it has to affect it somewhat.

Al.

By: Alexander Gentemann

Alexander Gentemann — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:31:43 +0000

Ground Contact Time Balance:
I have a minor comment on your analysis. It might be the case that the imbalance resulted from you running counter clockwise on a track. In this case you need to push a little more with your right leg around the curves. It would be interesting to see if this is still the case on a straight stretch of path.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:31:15 +0000

In reply to Alan Cole. Thank you!!

By: Alan Cole

Alan Cole — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:48:10 +0000

In reply to Sumit.

Yep, it’ll record cadence without a footpod. All current Garmin running watches give you running cadence, without the need for a HR strap or footpod as they can record it using the accelerometer in the watch itself.

The Advanced Run Dynamics such as Ground Contact Time and such like need the HRM-Run Heart Rate strap though.

Al.

By: Sumit

Sumit — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:02:17 +0000

Great write-up! I am a relatively new runner and have just ordered Forerunner 630. Do you need to have a footpod in order to calculate cadence? I thought the watch had the ability to calculate it based on arm movement as well.

By: LEE

LEE — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 10:24:49 +0000

In reply to Gautham. Thks for sharing. Your run cadence I guess need to improve. 139 is just too low. Once cadence improves the rest should also improve

By: Alan Cole

Alan Cole — Fri, 20 May 2016 05:43:18 +0000

In reply to gautham naidu.

If you connect your Fenix 3 to Garmin Express on your computer it should up date it for you. Just follow the update instructions within the Garmin Express Application.

Here’s some info on the 6.30 – 6.60 firmware update for the HRM-Run strap: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=7603
It also has a link to download Garmin Express if you don’t already have it.

You can check what firmware you are running on the watch from the watch itself:
Settings >> System >> About – It should say Software Version 7.00 at the moment. This doesn’t tell you what firmware the HRM-Run strap is on though.

Once software updates have been transferred to the watch via Garmin Express, you need to update the watch itself. Usually a screen pops up asking you to update the watch, but if not you can check:
Settings >> System >> Software Updates and install any that need installing from there. If there’s nothing to be installed it will tell you.

Hope that Helps and let us know how you get on with it… Hopefully a firmware update will solve the issue and you’ll be running with two legs again soon! 🙂

Al.

By: gautham naidu

gautham naidu — Fri, 20 May 2016 05:31:24 +0000

Oops… must be…i was very convinced that my right knee was screwed up.. and i had just started reading about fixing my gait..so now ill figure out how to update my HRM run.. thank you Alan.. will keep u posted…

By: Alan Cole

Alan Cole — Fri, 20 May 2016 05:10:35 +0000

In reply to gautham naidu.

That can’t be right – unless of course you only have one leg or were hopping along – in which case, ‘kudos’ to you as that’s a pretty good pace in that case.

If that isn’t the cause, then make sure you RHM-Run strap has been updated to the latest firmware. if you are on version 6.30 for the HRM-Run then the 2nd generation running dynamics: Vertical Ratio, Ground Contact Time Balance, and Real-time Stride Length won’t work properly. Your HRM-Run strap should be running version 6.60

Al.