SHARE STUDIO
Choose the right running metrics for a share card
A good running card answers one question quickly. Choose the story first, then include only the measurements needed to support it.
Decide what someone should understand
Is the card marking a completed outing, explaining a workout or showing a race result? Those stories call for different labels. A large pace number without distance and time basis can look impressive while leaving its meaning uncertain.
Start with one headline and two or three supporting values. Keep the original recording available so the exported image does not become the only version of the story. A polished layout should help someone read the evidence, not replace the evidence.
Use a layout that fits the activity
| Activity story | Useful visible fields | Context to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Easy loop completed | Distance, duration and route name | Label the clock used for pace |
| Interval session reviewed | Repetition count, repetition distance and work time | Keep recovery separate from work pace |
| Race result | Event distance and finish time | Identify the result and timing basis |
| Two comparable runs | Both dates and the same comparison metrics | State important route or recording differences |
For example, a 6 km session in 36 minutes can contain 400-meter repetitions run much faster than its overall 6:00 per kilometer. If the card highlights repetition pace, label it as repetition pace rather than implying that it describes the complete session.
Make the numbers legible and complete
Use explicit units: min/km or min/mile for pace, kilometers or miles for distance, and bpm for heart rate. Leave enough contrast between the text and the photo. Preview the export at roughly the size someone will see it on a phone instead of checking only a zoomed editor.
A camera-derived reconstruction should retain that context if it is relevant to the metric being shared. Likewise, do not turn an illustrative or edited value into an apparently measured personal best. Keep comparison dates accurate.
Export, then inspect the saved card
Runome's sharing tools provide metric overlays; available advanced values depend on the activity data and Club access. Choose the metrics needed for the story, export, and inspect the resulting file for clipping, labels and unwanted location detail before posting.
The interval example helps choose an honest workout headline. The comparison guide helps with a progress story. If the route is the main subject, a 3D route video may communicate it more clearly than adding another number to a photo.