While I'm not built for speed over long distances, I love to get outside and run in order to maintain my health and get a break from the stress of a busy life. The Coros Vertix GPS adventure watch[1] is one of my favorite wearable purchases and for the past couple of months I have been testing the new Coros POD[2] (Performance Optimization Device). It's available now for $69.99 or $49.99 with the purchase of a watch.
The Coros POD is a small device that clips onto the back of your waistband and then connects to your Coros GPS watch or smartphone via Bluetooth/ANT+. It weighs in at just 19 grams, is waterproof to 1 ATM (10m/32 feet), and is powered by a CR2032 battery that should last a year with two hours of use per day.
Also: Coros Vertix GPS adventure watch review: Long battery life, high end specs, and spinning digital knob[3]
I was very interested in testing out the Coros POD primarily to try out and compare the power metric. Lately I've been running with the Vantage V[4] and Stryd running power meter[5] in order to measure and train with power. Since I live on a hill and run hills every time I go outside to run, I like using power rather than heart rate to train.
Coros POD retail package and setup
The Coros POD[6] comes in a small box with the pod, silicone clip case, and CR2032 battery. Remove the POD from the silicone clip case, open up the back, and insert the battery as shown in the package. When you reinsert the POD into the silicone clip case you need to