Wearables specialist NURVV has today unveiled a new development in its running technology – with the addition of running power measurement.
In a release, the company noted.. ‘Beginning now, every pair of NURVV Run smart insoles is capable of using its 32 smart sensors to accurately measure running power, a training metric that in recent years has been rapidly growing in favour among athletes, but as of yet has not been accessible to runners of all skill levels.’
While some other wrist-based running wearables use algorithms to measure running power, NURVV measures it by cross-analyzing a set of data collected at the foot using ‘advanced biomechanical technology’.
As a training metric, running power holds potential due to its high level of consistency compared to traditional metrics such pace and heart rate. Power, expressed in watts, provides a new way for runners to measure the amount of physical work they’re doing across runs and therefore helps to exert more control over the intensity of training.
NURVV adds that having access to the power metric enables more efficient running… ‘By wasting less energy when running at the same speeds, runners are more likely to maximize performance outcomes with less physiological effort.’
“Wrist-based wearables are great, but simply fall short when it comes to more precise running metrics like footstrike, pronation, and power,” said Jason Roberts, founder of NURVV.
“We’re on a mission to make these metrics more available to all runners so that they can become the best runners they can be. The addition of Running Power to our training platform is a major leap forward, but there’s so much more on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with the global running community.”
Power Dial
For indoor runs, a new ‘Power Dial’ gives a live indication of the power zone a user is working in, much like heart rate zones, allowing runners to craft their training session based on specific benefits they hope to achieve.
For indoor and outdoor runs performed without a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM), power audio cues are delivered when the user shifts power zones, allowing users working with audio only to control their workouts.
Apple Watch users benefit from a power cue on the watch, plus power zone audio cues when a HRM is not connected.
Running Power Form Report
The Running Power Form Report allows the user to explore how their power metric has varied over the course of a run, generating insights and helping them to improve on future runs.
The circular chart shows a breakdown of the run by PowerZone. For users aiming to train within specific Power Zones, this chart allows them to gauge how successful they’ve been.
The Power line graph shows how power has changed during the run. With average power per split, power zones, an elevation profile to correlate to and the ability to overlay pace on the graph, the user can develop a full understanding of how power has interacted with other key metrics during their run.
As for all other NURVV Run form reports, the Power report includes an explanation of the metric and ideas for the user to try if they want to improve their Power.
Power Test
Power Test is a short, intense workout which can help the runner determine their threshold power, which can be defined as the power a runner is able to sustain for 45-60 minutes of running.
During Power Test, the user is directed to run at the maximum power they can sustain across the full 10 minute duration of the workout. Audio cues update the user on time remaining at key points through the workout, so users who are using audio only can manage their workouts effectively.
Power Workout
NURVV Run’s new Power Workout feature aims to provide an engaging and challenging way to train using NURVV’s new foot-based Running Power metric. By choosing a Power Zone to run in during each section, any kind of workout can be created, from constant effort to intervals or negative splits.
During the workout, dynamic audio and visual cues respond to the user’s performance and help them stay on track in their chosen power zones.
In the UK and Ireland, NURVV Run is available to buy for £249.99 / €269.99 from the following retailers – NURVV.com, amazon.co.uk, Selfridges.com, sportsshoes.com, sigmasports.com, compub.com and stormfront.co.uk
In the US, NURVV Run is available to buy for US$299.99 from the following retailers – NURVV.com, amazon.com, B8ta.com, target.com and bestbuy.com.
