Garmin Users Log 13% More Indoor Runs and 28.6-Mile Average Bike Rides
GRMN•Garmin Connect data shows global running activities rose 13% indoors and 3% outdoors over the past year, with 23% more users pairing runs with strength workouts and an average run distance of 4.82 miles (5.1 miles for ages 50–59). Cycling users averaged 28.6 miles per ride, 115 minutes duration, 14.89 mph speed and climbed 1,158 feet, boosting average VO2 max to 51.
1. Garmin Connect Running Data Surge
Over the past year Garmin runners recorded 13% more indoor runs and 3% more outdoor runs, with a 23% increase in users combining running and strength workouts weekly. The average run distance was 4.82 miles (5.1 miles for ages 50–59), with men pacing 9:21 per mile and women 10:11, and Ireland logging the fastest mile at 9:09.
2. Garmin Cycling Data Growth
Garmin cyclists averaged 28.59 miles per ride, spent 115 minutes each session and maintained an average speed of 14.89 mph while climbing 1,158 feet. Italy led with the highest average miles per ride (34.73), and overall cyclist VO2 max rose to 51, correlating positively with weekly mileage.
3. Global Pet Tech Market Outlook
The pet tech market is projected to expand from $12.47 billion in 2025 to $44.71 billion by 2035 at a 13.62% CAGR, with North America commanding a 36.35% share and the U.S. market reaching $18.30 billion. This growth underscores rising demand for AI-enabled pet health monitoring and smart wearables.
