Do you want to try running on Zwift, but don’t have the equipment to make it happen? Zwift just announced a 50% off sale on their already-affordable Runpod!
The discount is supporting Tour de Zwift Run, which means the sale ends March 5.
Connecting to Zwift Run
Running on Zwift is free (that’s right, no paid membership needed). But to run on Zwift, you need a device that can send your running data to the game. The list of compatible devices includes:
- Smart Treadmills
- Footpods
- Watches
- Smart Shoes
- NPE Runn treadmill sensor
A Note About Accuracy
Whatever device you use for detecting your running speed on Zwift, you want something that is accurately reflecting your actual speed. Devices vary in terms of accuracy, with quality smart treadmills, STRYD footpads, and the NPE Runn sensor all delivering very good accuracy.
Watches, smart shoes, and other footpods will vary in accuracy depending on how well they’re calibrated, how variable your speed is, etc.
In our tests, the Zwift Runpod delivers acceptable accuracy, broadcasting speed, cadence, and distance. It’s not the most accurate footpod out there (the STRYD gets that award), but the STRYD also costs $249USD!
If you’re looking to test Zwift run before making an investment in a higher-end device like a smart treadmill or more expensive sensor, take advantage of this sale and give the Runpod a try. Calibration is built into the game, it’ll work on any treadmill (or even outside), and the price is right.
That’s great but why isn’t it available in Canada? $20 US is a sweet deal when the only option available to Canadians is a Garmin for $80 on Amazon. Step up with your shipping Zwift!
Search for ”Adidas miCoach Speed Cell” on eBay – there are “new old stock” ANT+ and BLE versions of that footpod still floating around for $20-30CAD. Cheapest way for a Canadian to get running on Zwift.
Sweet deal for US Zwifters, the rest of the world only can see the “Not in stock” message
If you are located in the UK or EU and change the country selector in the top right corner of the Zwift.com web page, you’ll be able to purchase successfully.
Why 50% off? Are they just about to bring out a new version?
The sale is to support and grow the Zwift Academy Run program
Hi, someone know some app to connect with the Zwift run pod (Milestone pod) after the training to have metrics data? Thanks
shipping almost costs as much as the device >.<
ima get one anyway 😀
Will the runpod work while running an elliptical type device?
I do not have a tread mill but I do have an elliptical and at the discounted price I see no reason why I should not get one to add to my biking activities in Zwift.
It doesn’t work well with an elliptical, based on what I’ve heard.
It does not work well. Period. Very inaccurate.
Stryd is indeed quite expensive but worth it. I run outside with GPS on one watch and 2nd watch in Virtual Run sport activity connected to Zwift. This 2nd watch feeds HR/pace to Zwift. My stryd comes very close to the GPS distance, only a few meters off.
Hi all – if I use the run pods while running outside, do I need to have Zwift running on my iPhone too? Or can I record the run and upload it to Zwift when I’m back at home? We’ve got terrible cell coverage here so there’s no way I could keep Zwift running on my phone while outdoors. Appreciate your thoughts!
Yes, you would have to keep Zwift running on your phone while running outside. The run pod doesn’t record anything.