RunRite System is made for serious runners

RunRite

RunRite is a novel system of mobile sensor and mobile software focused on running. Created by athletes, kinesiologist, and medical professionals at the Sports Science Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, it is touted as the first wearable capable to provide usable information about running technique.

The setup consists of two sensors attached to each runner’s legs and a third sensor hooked onto the pelvis of the runner. When worn while running or walking, RunRite monitors the runner’s leg range of motion and pelvis posture. These sensors can also measure the length of each step and can tell any runner if there is a technique problem or running time is being impacted by fatigue, weakness, or muscle imbalances, which might alter running mechanics and affect overall running time.

The RunRite PC (Personal Coach) for individual athletes is now up for preorder through Kickstarter for $149.“Other wearable systems make claims of measuring running efficiency based on one piece of data. Most often a runner’s heart rate or oxygen intake are used to grade efficiency,” said Zig Ziegler, Director of Biomechanics and Kinesiology at the Sports Science Center. “However, the RunRite System measures how the body moves, which can affect heart rate, power, and other variables including muscle contractions and neuropathy. The best part for runners, is when they use the RunRite System, sure they’ll get verbal feedback. But this is not a cheerleader, it’s a real coach telling you how to improve not to just to go run more or to go run faster.”

The software on its end features a sophisticated Step Tracker, which visually shows the position of each leg while running. The companion app provides users with customized strength and flexibility exercises based on RunRite’s evaluation of their body’s muscle strengths, weaknesses, and technique while walking or running.

The RunRite System is not just for runners – it is made for every athlete, coach, trainer, or physical therapist who is serious about improving sports performance. It will be available in two different variants: the RunRite PC (Personal Coach) for individual athletes which is up for preorder through Kickstarter for $149 (regular retail price will be $299); and RunRite PRO for the health and fitness professional or sports coach.