Robert illustrates some top upcoming tech products to improve your run in 2016.

1. F I V E U P C O M I N G T E C H P R O D U C T S
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Created by Robert Hornung

2. A LT R A R U N N I N G I Q P O W E R E D B Y I F I T
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The Altra Running IQ Powered by Fit zero-drop
running shoe has a chip inside of it, making it
one of the world’s first tech-enhanced running
shoes. The chip reads metrics of cadence,
impact force, foot strike, and form. The shoes
require a companion app on the iFit watch.

3. L U M O R U N
This product is a combination of an app and a
sensor. Lumo Run sits comfortably at the waistband
of Lumo shorts or ¾ tights in order to record
detailed information such as rotation, bounce, tilt,
cadence, stride length, hip drop, and ground
contact. Lumo Run’s app gives you audio cues
relating to these metrics.

4. E P S O N R U N S E N S E S F - 8 1 0
Worn around the wrist, this training tool is able to
calibrate the GPS and measure the stride length
even when in tunnels, indoors, or twisting trails
that have weak GPS strength. It has a feature that
allows the runner to set a target pacing as well as
multiple auto lap distances.

5. S U U N T O A M B I T 3 V E R T I C A L
As the name implies, the Suunto Ambit3 Vertical is for
the runner, triathlete, or cyclist who is focused on
vertical travel. Showing real-time ascent, descent,
vertical speed, and incline percentages, this device
makes you think of your trail running in a totally
different way. The runner first loads his or her route
then follows it while the device lets you know how
you’re doing and what’s coming next.

6. S T RY D P O W E R M E T E R!
While there have been many power meters for
cycling, Stryd Powermeter is the first device that
measures power for runners. The chest strap tracks
a lot of data, including heart rate, form, altitude,
movement and power values. These values are
delivered to its app and are also compatible with
many smartwatches. So what exactly is power?
Power is the actual effort that a runner is putting
into their workout.