pace not accurate?

Hello,

it's been a while since I've been in this forums, and nearlyeverything changed in here, so sry if I ask this question, as I was not able to find a solution for myself.

I started running using my garmin fenix 5 and I dont get how the actual pace works?

While running it shows up a pace/km, lets say 4:40/km. And without going any faster the pace is always 10-20 seconds less then the time showed on the display, 4:20-4:30/km. I am not able to use the watch for a accurate pacing, as it always shows wrong numbers. Is there any way to improve the accuracy?

Thanks,

Michael

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GHG23 over 6 years ago in reply to f|33tStA +1

And get consistent runing power as a bonus! Only the power metric ideally requires a IQ app, alongside the Stryd datafield, to be useful while running. Like the Datarun premium datafield : apps.garmin…

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0 f|33tStA over 6 years ago

thats the reason why i ordered the new STRYD, it's impossible with this watch to have a accurate pace, i give it up after arround 2 years of trying.

hopefully i can fix this issue with the new STRYD pod, looks not so bad as i read a lot about in the last year, talked with other users too in their forum

0 drkglb over 6 years ago

I get a more accurate pace since I use the HRM run chest strap. There was an update for it recently and the pace accuracy is now much better (even though not perfect).

0 kdelios over 6 years ago

GPS VS Stryd distance

It's impossible to train with pace. Today's run was 31 laps (12.400 m) at lane 1 of a certified track. Stryd distance was 12398 meters (with 100,0 calibration factor) and GPS distance was 13.245 meters

0 GHG23 over 6 years ago in reply to f|33tStA

And get consistent runing power as a bonus! Only the power metric ideally requires a IQ app, alongside the Stryd datafield, to be useful while running. Like the Datarun premium datafield : apps.garmin.com/.../360a26c4-e2bb-45b7-8f97-2694ccf74eef

There are versions with 4, 5, 6 and 7 metrics in one view. Manual at vermail.nl/.../

0 f|33tStA over 6 years ago in reply to GHG23

thanks, your app looks fine, in the meanwhile i changed to Forerunner 945 and there i have fantastic pace display during my runs, totally different to the Fenix 5.

The other problem, i need a native power display for Stryd when my structured training (Training Peaks) is loaded on the watch and it seems Garmin don't support it yet :-\