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Best outdoor running settings for fēnix 7

FrankBMUC
over 2 years ago

What are the best running settings for outdoor running (standard running, no trail or climbing)?

Does it make sense to activate the 3D speed options and ClimbPro? Is there a big difference or would you even notice a difference in the measurement?

Does the new multiband GPS feature make sense on standard trails where you have good GPS coverage? E.g. when doing a 5-15 km run through the forest. Or does it just drain the battery?

What's your configuration? Just wondering, on my previous watch FR 945 I didn't really change the default settings.

  • +1 over 2 years ago

    3D speed and 3D distance wouldn't make any noticeable difference unless substantial elevation changes are involved. "Substantial" meaning at least 10% average slope or e.g. gaining or losing at least 100 meters per km.

    ClimbPro only works when following a course. If you follow courses on hilly terrain than ClimbPro could be helpful. ClimbPro has no impact on accuracy.

    I use multiband GPS always when train running. I have it disabled for road running. In my opinion, it would help to have a more accurate and stable pace when running through a forest.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to silentvoyager

    Pretty much the same comments as silentvoyager.  3D options provide little value except more extreme situations. I just keep multiband on all the time as I don’t really need to stretch battery life to an extreme as I tend to charge on a somewhat regular basis anyway (including keeping a cable in the car).  I agree that it is likely overkill in good conditions on a road but you never know (auto would be a middle option). Obviously if I was doing an ultra I might set things differently just as some will have a need/desire for 3D and/or climb pro. 

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to razmichael

    Thanks for the response. 

    I did a test with multiband GPS on my standard 5k route today and don't see any difference at all, so I guess I'll just set it to auto. I would probably use multiband when taking part in a race or when I know in advance that the GPS conditions will be poor.