"My race anxiety disappeared"
Running a marathon is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Every competitive runner faces a frustrating dilemma: wearing a watch creates background stress. Either you're distracted by checking it constantly, or you're anxious about missing a potential performance drift. This mental tug-of-war disrupts your running economy and prevents you from reaching that ideal flow state.
At the LA Marathon, where I ran a 2h57'35", ENGO was a game-changer. With real-time metrics in my line of sight, I eliminated the need for watch-checking entirely. I could relax, focus on my stride, and let my body do what it's trained to do. The constant metrics awareness created a sense of calm and control that allowed my mind and body to align for optimal performance. The background anxiety that plagues every marathon runner? Gone. I felt completely in control for the entire race, maintaining my running economy while staying perfectly aware of my pace and splits.
