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Garmin 010-12520-00 Running Dynamics Pod
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Garmin 010-12520-00 Running Dynamics Pod |
Screen Size | 0.9 |
Special Feature | Waterproof |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Sport | Running |
Included Components | running dynamics pod, manual |
Battery Life | 1.0, 8760.0 Hours |
Mounting Type | Wrist Mount |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"L x 0.8"W x 0.9"H |
About this item
- 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 5 ounces, you’ll forget it’s there
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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.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.423 ounces |
ASIN | B06XQ4KCVL |
Item model number | 010-12520-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,170 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #37 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 |
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Product Description
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 but still be able to view and analyze 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. With a replaceable battery that lasts more than a year, this pod is easy to use. Once paired with your Compatible Watch, just clip it to the back and center of your waistband and start your run. It's so tiny, you may forget it's there.
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Customers like the comfort and accuracy of the running tracker. For example, they say it's easy to wear, provides good support, and provides accurate data on stride, balance, and running information. They also appreciate the ease of use. That said, some complain about the battery life and mixed opinions on connectivity, compatibility, size, and value.
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Customers like the accuracy of the running dynamics pod. They say it helps provide accurate data on stride, balance, and running information. Customers also say it's easy to use and provides fascinating running stats. They mention that it'll help them measure their running dynamics and provide very detailed data analysis on each run.
"...These six combined metrics will help you with your running form and efficiency and are as follows:..." Read more
"...Really enjoy analyzing the data after each run...." Read more
"Convinient, accurate with a great price for what it does...." Read more
"Works as stated. Great way to measure your running dynamics to see if any adjustments need to be made...." Read more
Customers find the product amazingly easy to use, setup, and setup. They say it's convenient, integrates seamlessly with Garmin apps, and is easy to pair with their devices. Customers also mention that the data is easy and quick to read.
"...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..." Read more
"...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)..." Read more
"...Ease of use - definitely! Just clip it to the back of your running shorts and go...." Read more
"...The pod is simple, discreet, and comfortable. Unless you need almost-medically accurate HR measurements, I'd say get the pod and ditch the strap." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the GPS watch. They say it's easy to wear, provides good support, and is hardly noticeable when running.
"...The pod is simple, discreet, and comfortable. Unless you need almost-medically accurate HR measurements, I'd say get the pod and ditch the strap." Read more
"Easy to wear. Easy to store. I like it...." Read more
"good support" Read more
"...much! more comfortable than wearing the chest Garmin HRM-RUN or HRM-TRI strap even though both pod and chest strap provides the same added running..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the GPS. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it doesn't work with their watch.
"...Anyway- it seems to work, and according to the pod I run very symetrically. So now I know...." Read more
"Works as stated. Great way to measure your running dynamics to see if any adjustments need to be made...." Read more
"...The little extra data that it offers seem not well presented in the Connect app, and not much to do with that data. I guess for data nerds?..." Read more
"Pod seems to work well enough but there is no way to see if it is on (awakened) when you try to connect to a watch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the navigation system. Some mention that it's good for the price, while others say that it was a waste of $30.
"Convinient, accurate with a great price for what it does...." Read more
"...not worth buying for me. Just another thing to haul with you on a run? No thanks. Personally have buyer’s remorse...." Read more
"...I like that you just clip and go. no brainer. It's worth the cost for the average runner or person who wants to make sure they have a balanced run." Read more
"...It wasn't particularly useful then, it still isn't useful now...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the GPS watch. Some mention it's small and non-intrusive, yet remains secure on the watch. They also appreciate the strong tight clip and the user-replaceable standard battery. However, others say that it'd be better if it had a larger size.
"...However am pleased to note that it has a user-replaceable standard battery size." Read more
"...Is quite small so clip it to my laces after any runs so it doesn't get lost...." Read more
"Incredibly small, accurate and is must for every runner" Read more
"It's small and non-instrisive, yet remains secure on the waistband no matter the crazy running. Syncs up nicely with my Garmin Fenix 6S." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the GPS watch. Some mention that it works great, connects reliably, and syncs easily with their watch. They say that it wirelessly connects easily to the watch and is awesome with the Garmin connect app. However, other customers report connectivity issues and say that on most runs it drops the connection at least once.
"...Wirelessly connects easily to the watch, and nice controls on the watch for activating or de-activating communication to the RD pod...." Read more
"...The only downside is that on most runs it drops the connection at least once...." Read more
"...that works when I’m pushing things, respiration rate, and it stores data and synchs if you aren’t wearing your watch or have your ohone handy when..." Read more
"...Used it on every run since and rarely had any connection issues...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the GPS. They mention that it depletes after about 9 months of use, giving a low battery warning. Some customers also say that the product needs a new battery.
"...The battery depleted after about 9 months of use but I am using more than average so that’s OK...." Read more
"...However it drains my battery way to fast. I can do a 45 minute run and go from 100 percent-40 percent. That’s way to much for me...." Read more
"...On the negative side the battery already reports “getting low” after a mere 3 weeks of owning it...." Read more
"...it's still annoying that this product is brand new and it needs a new battery already...." Read more
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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.
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!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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!
***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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Practical, compact, light, you don't notice you are wearing it.
Good thing my watch gives me a reminder to take it off after the training. :-D