Datafield: Pace Threshold Warning

Former Member
Former Member
Pace Threshold

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/4fbaafad-0098-430c-a835-41fcd7a446ab



This data field shows a 5s smoothed pace, with the background color changing depending on how much the pace is above or below a defined treshold. Since color is a lot easier to notice than a small change in a number, the idea is that a quick glance at the watch should be enough to tell you if you are outside your defined zone.
Pace is shown in min/km or min/miles, depending on user settings. This version has hard coded threshold values, so in it's current form it's probably not very useful (unless your threshold pace is similar to mine).

When user configuration becomes possible, I will release an updated version where the user can specify the threshold values.

In this version the threshold values are:
  • Normal (white): 4:50 - 5:10 min/km
  • Warning (yellow): 4:40-4:50 and 5:10-5:20 min/km
  • Alarm (red): Faster than 4:40 or slower than 5:20 min/km

The data field should automatically adjust to any layout chosen, but the field dimensions in the simulator and on the watch aren't identical, so some small layout errors may be present.
Feedback on the concept is very welcome!

if there is any interest, I plan on creating additional versions of the data field with heart rate, speed and power.

Version 0.7 - March 31, 2015:
  • Changed smoothing to 5s
  • Changing text color when below threshold

Version 0.5 - March 30, 2015:
  • Initial version.
  • It would be pretty sweet if this could be set based on the Virtual Partner speed +/- whatever %. I'm definitely interested in trying this when it works for my pace!
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    If anyone is interested in beta testing, I can compile a few versions with your personal threshold values. Just send me a PM with details, or post in this thread :)
  • Impovements 4 this app

    It would be very better, when the zones (not be hard coded) are based on the settings of the device and use the same colors, e.g.
    z1 <= 50% "grey"
    z2 67% "bright green"
    z3 77% "bright blue"
    z4 83% "orange"
    z5 86% "red"
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    I totally agree about zones, but at the moment it is not possible to read the zones from the watch.
    As for using more colors, I have tested this, but I like it better when only the extremes (Z4 and Z5) stand out.

    But different people prefer different things, so as soon as Garmin supports it, I'll let users choose the colors they want :)

    -Torstein
  • I'd love to have one for 7:30min/mile pace and 7:15min/mile, if you have any such handy...
  • In an ideal world the pace zones and the colors would be user specified. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, this is currently not possible. TORSTEINVH has already acknowledges that these are things users will want to customize, he's just waiting for the necessary support from Garmin.
  • I've now run with this field twice (different pace) - super handy!!
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    I knew it had to be you when I asked you about the IQ limitations and you came up with a sound answer. :-)

    I was wondering if you could release a hard coded version of your pace according to SWIMMING speeds.

    Take in consideration pace must be expressed either in min/km or min/100m of course.

    I wouldn't know how to build the pace zones because as you said they are hard coded and can't be configured but most proficient swimmers swim around 1'30"/100m. All I can do then is take the settings from my SportTracks 3 and give them to you. I am extremely interested in testing this thingy you've created because in my pool you can't swim with the watch unless the glass is facing your palm... that's how you can see the data when you rise your arm while breathing. ;-)

    Recovery 20'00"/km and above
    Slow 18'00"/km to 20'00"/km
    Cruise 13'00"/km to 18'00"/km
    Race 13'00"/km and below.

    I figured if you port the min/100m on top and the min/km on bottom of a 2-field display this would be one of the most widely used IQ swimmers would use. I'd be surprised if it didn't get a very high number of downloads.

    Let me know if you feel like doing it. I can't wait to try it. :-)
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Great idea, I'll see what I can do :)
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Me he ho I knew you would like it. ;)

    This morning I was on my MTB and I saw that "Grade" Data is not so accurate. I am wondering if you could do a 15" average (Tail grade is 30" IIRC) of the past grade.

    Also, I'm struggling to understand why the Vertical Speed is portraited in m/hr instead of m/seconds (which is more appropriate for bikes).
    In both cases, since this would exceed the 2/2 IQ limitations for my MTB activity, I would be put in a hard choice.

    Just 5c.

    As of swimming pls read here: https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?250658-No-Autoscroll-with-Pool-Swimming-!!-!-!-!-!-!-!&p=597890#post597890

    (you'll find perhaps another idea to do a better alarm)

    Eh, with many 5c you could build a dollar! :cool: