Science

Focus while running: What the research shows

A study of 59 experienced runners compared attention tasks at different running intensities outdoors. At moderate intensity, heart rate was lower without a prescribed focus than when runners focused on breathing or their surroundings. The researchers suggest that unfamiliar attention tasks may add to the demands of running.

The study did not test the PAZE Loop or running belts. It does not show that our product improves running performance or lowers heart rate.

Our idea for your run

A bouncing phone or loose keys can get in the way. The PAZE Loop is designed to hold your phone, keys, cards and gels close to your body. Less adjusting, more time to enjoy your run: that is our design goal, not a scientifically proven performance claim.

Read the study by Limmeroth et al. (2024), Psychology of Sport & Exercise