The Readable Race & Training Pacer data field will show the number of seconds you are ahead or behind a specified target pace or race goal. Somewhat like the Garmin RacePro and Virtual Pacer functionality, although much more advanced and versatile.
Maximum readability is achieved by using the largest possible custom font that can fit the data field! So, if you have a hard time reading small numbers, like me at the end of a hard race, and prefer not to run with classes, this is the Pacer App for you!
You may also try the related Advanced R&T Pacer, which offers more screen layout options but offers less readability. See https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/fed825a9-07bb-40fc-b272-17b37af6f6e2.
The Readable R&T Pacer App offers many advanced features for training, running tests, and accurate race pacing:
- Either a target pace or a race goal, with optional “warm up” segments can be specified. Basic examples are “5:00”, “5@25:00” and “1 -10; 5@25:00”. The later example results in a race goal of 5 km in 25 minutes, with the first 1 km at a 10 sec slower “warm up” target pace.
- For interval training, repeating segments can be specified using e.g. “4x(1 4:00, 0.3 5:00,)”. Where the “,” instead of a “;” makes the pacer time reset when shifting between segments.
- Segments can also be LAP button triggered or with a time duration. E.g. “L 5:30, 12:00 4:00” is a Cooper test with warm up until the LAP button is pressed, followed by a 12 min run at target pace 4:00. A sliding target pace is also possible, useful for e.g. slowly accelerating long runs.
- Insert the data field in a data screen with a single field (full screen) layout, and additional configurable running information in top and bottom fields will be provided. E.g. the pace required rest of the race to meet race goal.
- Distance correction in percentage can be configured, since GPS devices often reports a bit longer distance than the actual race distance.
- Distance correction by LAP button press. When next to a race marker in a race, say a 5 km marker, press the LAP button on the watch, and the elapsed distance will be corrected to 5 km.
- Pacing, LAP and segment alerts can be configured.
- Optional FIT file recording, for ahead/behind graph in Garmin Connect.
- And, much more …
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For a full and thorough introduction, see the user guide: https://bit.ly/PacerUserGuide
This App is completely free! But, if you like it, please leave a review.
Happy Racing & Training!
Hr. Mortensen
