Smartwatch data from Garmin users around the
world indicates the more people run, the more their health
improves
OLATHE,
Kan., June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE:
GRMN) is celebrating Global Running Day with data-backed insights
into how running boosts the mind and body, as well as metrics like
average distance per run and pace per mile. From higher sleep and
Body Battery™ scores to lower resting heart rates and
stress, data from the Garmin Connect™ community shows
that those who log the most miles each week appear to see the
greatest health benefits.
Here are some key takeaways:
- Garmin users who run up to 10 miles a week record average sleep
scores of 72 (out of 100), while those who record over 50 miles a
week have an average over 75.
- Runners who log up to 10 miles a week have an average Body
Battery score of 73, while those who run more than 50 miles a week
have an average of 83.
- Users who run up to 10 miles a week record average stress
scores that are 3 points lower than their non-running counterparts,
while those who run over 50 miles a week have stress scores that
are almost 30 percent lower than non-runners.
- Over the past year1, the average distance of a run
was 4.6 miles, but runners in France logged the longest average distance per
run at 5.43 miles.
- The average pace per mile over the past year1 was 9
minutes, 36 seconds with runners in Ireland logging the fastest average pace per
mile at 9 minutes, 6 seconds.
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Professional athlete approved
Garmin sponsors some of the world's top athletes, including
professional runners and running teams. Here's what some of them
have to say about how the running technology featured in Garmin's
latest smartwatches helps them power their passions.
"As a professional runner, the Garmin brand is undeniably the
most reliable tool I use in my training. I can always depend
on my Garmin products whether I am on a track, treadmill, or remote
trail. While running on average 70 miles per week, having
accurate pacing and heart rate data is necessary to guide my effort
in training. My Garmin keeps me from over-working and helps me
better understand my need for recovery. With sleep tracking,
training load monitoring and recovery recommendations based on my
workload, I know when it's best to take a day extra easy
or when I can work a little harder. I choose to use
Garmin and am thankful for the tools which have helped me in
my pursuit of World Championship teams over the years." –Cory
McGee, 1500-meter professional runner and Garmin-sponsored
athlete
"The Enduro™ 2 is my favorite watch ever. I
personally love the Morning Report that I receive each day.
The objective glimpse into my sleep quality, HRV, and general
readiness is so important as I approach my daily training. As
a bonus, it includes a weather forecast, so I know what I'm getting
myself into. This watch is the complete package." –Dylan Bowman,
professional trail runner and Garmin-sponsored athlete
"My Garmin fēnix®
7S Pro smartwatch, paired with the Garmin HRM-Fit™ heart
rate monitor, forms the ultimate combination for all my training
sessions and competitions. During workouts, I heavily utilize
features to analyze my intensity levels on Garmin Connect, whether
on the track or trails. Moreover, I increasingly incorporate
sessions with repetitions of varying inclines. The comprehensive
Garmin product range simplifies life for my coach and helps enable
remote monitoring of my progress."
–Mădălina
Florea, professional trail runner and Garmin-sponsored
athlete
Find your running partner
Whether embarking on a new running journey or training for that
next big race, Garmin has a running watch for everyone.
- The easy-to-use Forerunner® 165 helps
runners take their training to the next level with essential
features like GPS, pace, distance, wrist-based heart
rate2 and more—all on a vibrant display.
- The popular Forerunner 265 Series is bursting with
advanced metrics like training readiness, daily suggested workouts
and training status, plus recovery insights and everyday health
stats to help athletes push their limits.
- Made for the dedicated and determined, Forerunner 965
includes built-in mapping, premium performance metrics like
real-time stamina and load ratio, triathlon and multisport profiles
with auto transition, and a lightweight titanium bezel.
- For ultra racers, Enduro 2 comes equipped with
built-in maps plus training tools like trail run VO2 max,
PacePro™ and grade-adjusted pace – all without
compromising extra-long battery life.
- Featuring pro-grade performance insights, the
premium fēnix 7 Pro Series boasts advanced training
metrics like hill score, endurance score, PacePro and training
readiness to help runners meet any challenge.
- For those on the quest for excellence, MARQ®
Athlete – Carbon Edition includes features like Garmin Coach, daily suggested workouts,
real-time stamina and a race widget in a watch body crafted from
130 layers of Fused Carbon Fiber.
- Like an on-wrist coach, Venu® 3
Series features Garmin Coach,
wrist-based running power and running dynamics, workout benefit and
more to help support every goal.
- Designed to be an essential part of everyday life at an
affordable price, vívoactive® 5 tracks stats
like VO2 max and includes Garmin
Coach adaptive training plans to help runners prepare.
Learn more about Garmin's suite of running smartwatches
here.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers
and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing
technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance,
Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our
media team, connect with @garminfitness on social, or follow our
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1 Garmin Connect user data recorded from April 1, 2023 to March 30,
2024.
2 Activity tracking accuracy.
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