Power is showing up on more and more GPS watches — but what does it actually mean, and how can you use it to run better?

In this episode of the Mindful Runner Podcast, I sit down with Steve Bateman, coach and author, who has become one of the leading global voices on running with power. Steve explains why power matters, how it compares to pace and heart rate, and how you can start using it right now to train smarter and race stronger.

We cover:

⏱ Why runners should care about power now

⌚ Wrist-based vs. Stryd — what’s reliable?

📊 How power helps break bad training habits

🏔 Using power on hills and descents

🏁 Sticking to power on race day to avoid blowing up

✅ Practical steps to get started

Whether you’re a road runner, trail runner, or training for your next ultra, this episode gives you real takeaways you can use immediately with the power data on your watch.

SuperPower Calculator for Sheets (SPCs): https://f1r2a.com/SuperPower_Calculator

SuperPower Calculator for Web (SPCw): https://superpowercalculator.com/

The books on my website: https://f1r2a.com/books/