It can help. It takes a bit to get used to but it has made a difference for me. I don’t use it on every run but will when I feel I am needing a reminder
Thanks for all that. I just started using it today on my 245Music. Didn't know what to expect. Off the bat default it sets at 180bpm. I found my foot was hitting the road every third pulse. Then it gives me a double pulse. No idea what that's for. I'm 71 and a slow runner. I run an average of 7km a shot. At least it keeps me in tune with my cadence.
i am stuck at 157 but will give a try-- i put it at 169 and every other beat and seemed so fast --will see how it goes--thank you. I am about a 9 Min miler so
thanks, Matt for this great video, it helped me to think about the metronome. Do you know whether all Gamins watch has this feature? Or could you please advise me which is a good one for beginners or to have a watch like that for life? Again thanks in advance.
It looks like the majority of watches in the Garmin lineup that have running features include the metronome. A couple of the entry level watches seem to be excluded from the list. The Watch in this video is the Garmin 245 music. Its a couple generations old but still works pretty well for my needs. Garmin forerunner 255 or 265 might be a good spot to start.
Not entirely sure (currently not doing swim workouts). But I did just pop onto my watch and start an indoor swim session and I did not see metronome in the settings. Perhaps it’s somewhere in there just a little less obvious. If I do come across anything I will be sure and let you know.
This is a good question and it is a real shame it doesn't seem to be supported. A question I have is: what is the cadence range? (eg is it 0 - 200 or something else?) and finally how strong is the vibration? (can you set it to various strengths?) @@WhatMatterstoMatt
Hey, I'm 5'11" or 6' on a good day :) I'm learning more and more that there is no perfect cadence for everyone or a perfect cadence for any type of run. I honestly have been really struggling with increasing cadence and continuing to control my effort and running form. For now I have been just looking at my cadence during sections of a run. Any run that I'm on the number one focus for me is usually effort (what is the purpose of the run?) Than I might focus on cadence. I even might take some time part way through the run where I am looking at my cadence to stop and do a few drills that are meant to work on your form just to remind myself of good running form (not saying I have good running form but trying to limit bad habits.) Ultimately there is no magic cadence number that works for everyone and if increasing cadence leads to form breaking down too much or just working harder than you need to, don't force it.
