Stop Drowning in Data: 3 Watch Metrics That Actually Move the Needle

Your GPS watch is collecting a mountain of data on every run—but most of it is noise. Here are the three metrics worth your attention if you want to train smarter and race faster.

You've just finished a big vert day, stumbled back to the trailhead, and your watch is practically vibrating with data. VO2 max estimates, body battery scores, training load, recovery time, ground contact balance, vertical oscillation—the list goes on. It's enough to make your head spin faster than your legs on a long descent.

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