bring codoon running elf every pair is a smart running shoe

If running is considered the most fashionable sport right now, surely no one would disagree. A few days ago, I received a message saying that my results made it to the 'I Want to Go to the Olympics' list of ten thousand people. This is undoubtedly a form of recognition for amateur enthusiasts and is probably one of the important reasons why running can develop so vigorously.

The entry barrier for running is not high, but to run happily and finish without injury requires more than blind effort; it also requires technique.

Data shows that 82% of amateur runners land on their heels first; hence, the injury rate is as high as 85%, with only 15% being healthy runners.

A few years ago, I started learning the Pose Method of running. One of the reasons was that many experts in my running group, who could complete a full marathon in under 300 minutes, had various injuries, which triggered my determination to run healthily. 

Later, I became a certified Pose Method coach. During the teaching process, I discovered that 95% of students believed they landed on their forefoot, but in reality, only 5% did so, as shown by video and slow-motion playback.

For amateur runners, they don't have as much time to learn as professional athletes, nor do they have professional coaches to guide them. So how can they identify and improve their running issues? This is the purpose of writing this article today, to introduce a little helper to everyone—Codoon Running Elf.

Family photo: Running Elf, back clip, charging cable.

It's about the same size as a marathon timing chip.

Small and lightweight, it weighs exactly twice as much as a timing chip.

The magnetic charging port is very easy to use.

Charge it fully, open Codoon, add it to my equipment, connect it, and then tie the Codoon Elf to your shoelaces.

Leave the rest to the Elf; you just run freely.

Are you starting to doubt how much impact such a thumb-sized 'toy' can have?

Through actual running tests, it was found that the biggest difference between the Codoon Elf and smart running shoes is real-time voice broadcasting. It scores your running posture every kilometer, helping you focus and correct errors in real-time.

Secondly, the comprehensiveness of data analysis: the sensor collects posture data at 100 times per second, providing nine data points.

This is the improvement in my running posture after three trial runs based on the Codoon Elf's suggestions. Analysis shows that my biggest issue is the long ground contact time, which urgently needs improvement. With the Elf's reminders and supervision, my ground contact time shortened from 266 milliseconds to 238 milliseconds, but there's still much room for improvement.

The revolution has not yet succeeded; comrades still need to work hard.

Moreover, clicking on each data point provides more specific explanations and improvement methods.

It can be said that it helps you identify and solve problems without any worries.

During use, my feeling is that the Running Elf is like a drill instructor in military training. If you get distracted and your running posture goes wrong, it will immediately remind you to correct it. Of course, when you make progress, the Elf will also encourage you. 

From the screenshots, you can clearly see that my running posture score is on an upward curve. This proves that under the supervision of the Running Elf, you will pay more attention to your posture and make adjustments based on voice prompts, leading to gradual improvement.

So now if someone asks me:What do you think about while running?

My answer is:Focus on my running posture, how to do better, run faster, reduce ground contact time, increase stride frequency, and minimize impact.

In addition, the Running Elf is also compatible with Codoon's interactive smart courses.

It has a protection level of IP67, completely preventing dust from entering and withstanding wind and rain.

The lithium battery performance is also impressive, with 160 hours of battery life and 30 days of standby time.

No one has a perfect running posture, but you can adjust your running technique and continuously improve under the guidance of the Running Elf.

With the Codoon Running Elf, every pair of shoes becomes smart running shoes.

Run happily, and never forget why you started.