We've added a workout score to REN. Once you've finished a planned workout, you'll now get a score out of 100 that shows how closely your run matched the plan.
It isn't a pass or fail. It gives you a quick read on how the session went, based on the things that matter most: hitting the target paces in your intervals, running for the right amount of time, and how hard the session was overall (your RPE counts too). Your run needs to be linked to a planned workout to get a score.
Below you'll find answers to the questions we expect you'll have about it.
What's a good score?
100 means everything lined up with the plan, and around 75 or above is a solid session. Think of it as a guide rather than a target. A lower score doesn't mean a bad run, so there's no need to chase 100!
Does my score change my training plan?
Nope, it's just for display. Your score doesn't affect your schedule, your thresholds or your race prediction.
Why is my score different from Garmin's?
Garmin Connect scores you moment by moment, so even a brief change in pace can pull its score down a lot. We focus on what matters most: finishing the workout, how long it took and how hard it was overall. The two scores aren't meant to match, and a higher score in REN than in Garmin is totally normal.
Why is my score low when the run felt right?
The most common reason is pace. If your pace in an interval ended up a fair way from the target, that interval pulls your score down, even if the effort felt right. It's worth checking how your laps compared with the targets in the workout.
Does pace adjustment change my score?
Yes, we take any pace adjustment you've made into account. If you've made a session easier or harder, your score is worked out against the adjusted paces, so it won't count against you.
Do performance tests get a score?
No. Performance tests (Critical Speed, VO2max and AeT) are about measuring your thresholds rather than following a plan, so we don't score them. All your other workouts do get a score, worked out in the same way.
What if I don't have heart rate data, or my watch stops recording?
Your run needs to be linked to a planned workout to get a score. If we can't match your laps to the workout, we use your time in the target pace zones instead. If you don't have heart rate data, we estimate your effort from your RPE and moving time. If your watch stops recording partway through, we only score what was recorded, so your score may be lower.