Real-time load: how to use?

Real-time load: how to use?

When taking a look at real-time load, runners can be subdivided into different categories:
  1. Runners with 'low loads' (lower than 7G). 

  2. Runners with 'medium loads' (between 7G and 13G). 

  3. Runners with 'high loads' (higher than 13G). 

You can find more information about the real-time load in the app, right here. 

First of all, it's important to realize that it's not because you experience high loads, that you will definitely get injured, and vice versa. For example, it's possible that your body is able to handle these (high) loads. However, if you notice that your pain scores are higher than 3, or are tending to increase, it might be worthwhile to try running in a lower load zone.        




There are a number of factors that can change the load while you are running:
  1. Running style
  2. Footwear choice
  3. Surface
  4. ... 
Unfortunately, everyone reacts differently to that load. As such there is no right running style, type of footwear or surface for every runner.​ For some runners, changing a certain parameter can lead to a decrease in load, while it can lead to an increase in another runner. 

OnTracx enables you to discover the effect of all these parameters on your load pattern, and allows you to manage that load in an evidence-based and objective manner, to reduce the risk of overuse injuries!