Measuring Running Performance Through Technology: A Brief Review

Running has recently gained popularity, and many runners use wearable technology to enhance their race preparation. This paper provides a brief review of measuring running performance through technology usage. The focus is on the effectiveness of those related technologies in providing accurate data, which at the same time could improve runners’ performance as well as their technique. The finding from this study showed that existing technologies could provide good data (at least for individual reference) since other aspects of running techniques, such as stride length, cadence, and power, were integrated into the technology. Nonetheless, it is hoped that future technology will encourage the development of quick interfaces that could enhance running techniques and training by considering injury-related features in human–computer interaction and running.