In today’s episode, Brady and Thomas walk through 30 of the most popular running metrics - whether it's weekly volume, cadence, HRV, or VO2 Max - discuss the merit of each one and attempt to sort them into three buckets: Optimize, Track, or Ignore! We also discuss the deluge of metrics in recent years, how to separate signal from noise, why some of the best metrics can't be measured by a wearable - and we both pick a if-you-could-choose-only-one metric...00:00 Introducing The Running Metrics Episode02:55 Pre-wearables running metrics05:00 Brady’s current devices06:26 WE BEGIN: Optimize, Track, or Ignore?07:00 Weekly Mileage / Volume07:50 Long Run distance08:44 Cadence11:30 Stride Length12:21 Ground Contact Time13:16 Vertical Oscillation14:40 Running Power (watts)16:31 Heart Rate17:20 HRV20:45 Rate of Perceived Exertion / Fatigue27:49 Motivation29:20 VO2 Max33:05 1-Mile Time35:35 Run Streaks38:52 Stress Scores39:43 Sleep Duration40:44 Sleep Quality42:50 Resting Heart Rate43:38 Respiratory Rate47:22 Blood Glucose48:02 Hydration status48:39 Body Weight50:15 Body Composition51:17 BMI51:49 Stress Loads / Mood53:02 Menstrual Cycle Tracking 55:16 Blood Biomarkers (Iron, Vit D)56:41 Core Stability Tests58:07 Hand Grip Strength5949: GAME ENDS: 59:50 The limits of metrics from tech 1:02:51 Brady’s recommended dashboard of running metrics1:05:11 Nocebos vs Placebos1:08:52 Do wearables reduce the purpose of running?1:15:20 Brady’s Top Metric Pick1:16:55 Thomas’ Top Metric Pick

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