{"id":487432,"date":"2026-06-07T11:14:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/487432\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T11:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:14:15","slug":"runners-in-ireland-are-the-fastest-in-the-world-according-to-garmin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/487432\/","title":{"rendered":"Runners in Ireland are the fastest in the world, according to Garmin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Data by Garmin shows latest active trends in running and cyclingThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a>\"A<\/p>\n

A new study into running and cycling habits shows that Irish runners are the fastest (Image: Garmin)<\/p>\n

Runners in Ireland are the fastest in the world, according to a new study by fitness watch manufacturer Garmin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The average run was 4.82 miles (7.75km) and the longest average runs came from 50-59 year-olds, at 5.11 miles (8.22km), while the 20-29 group actually logged the shortest at 4.6 miles (7.4km).<\/p>\n

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The pioneering sports watch firm<\/a> has released the latest global trends in running alongside a companion report on global cycling trends which show that people are becoming more active and health conscious.<\/p>\n

Both studies draw on anonymous scientific Garmin Connect data <\/a>logged by users of its tech products around the world, covering mileage, pace, resting heart rate, VO2 Max and functional threshold power.<\/p>\n

They offer fascinating insights into how we are keeping fit in 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The key takeaways from the report show that runners in Ireland were the fastest in the world, averaging a 9:09 per mile pace.<\/p>\n

Garmin<\/a> said the average time per run was 46.3 minutes, peaking with the 60-69 group at 50.8 minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Cyclists<\/p>\n

Cyclists in United Arab Emirates are the fastest, according to the Garmin data(Image: Garmin)<\/p>\n

Resting heart rate fell from 62.2 bpm for non-runners to 55 bpm for those running 31+ miles a week.<\/p>\n

Indoor running activities jumped 12.6% per capita year on year and 23% more runners paired a run with a strength workout in the same week versus a year earlier.<\/p>\n

The firm<\/a> said the average bike ride was 28.59 miles and about 115 minutes – roughly the length of a feature film. Cyclists aged 60-69 climbed the most, gaining 1,201 feet per ride \\u0097 nearly the height of the Empire State Building. The fastest cyclists were in the UAE (17.75 mph), and the top 1% of riders averaged a 243 max FTP.<\/p>\n

Weekly mileage clustered in the 6-10 mile range, where nearly 40% of runners landed while just 3% logged more than 31 miles.<\/p>\n

Click here to read the entire running data report<\/a> and here to read the cycling data report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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