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Run vs Trail Run?

I am just wondering if there are any differences between the two modes except the naming convention? I am thinking that is the only difference but checking.

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ericallenboyd over 7 years ago +1

Thanks for the insight on this. I dont do a lot of trail running but some when the weather gets cooler as I live in Atlanta.

Assuming the 935 is identical to the Fenix 5 with regards the Run and Trail…
chimpware over 7 years ago +1

Doubt it is that simple. Anyway on most "trail" runs I have done your speed is vastly influenced by not just elevation but what you find under your feet and/or have to swerve round. In other words you…
dmckee17 over 6 years ago +1

I have a fenix 2 and I think it calculates Vo2 max in either "trail run" or "run", I've had it since 2014. I run predominantly on trails and my Garmin calculated vo2 max is ALWAYS low, how do I know? I…

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0 LopenMetTom over 3 years ago in reply to Crispin_Ellisdon

Nice to know!
I live in a city with steep slopes and I just take the low VO2 max figured for granted.
When I go to a flatter region for a while, the value jumps up again, to decrease as soon as I return to my city.

0 JenRobin over 3 years ago in reply to Crispin_Ellisdon

That’s interesting because your Lactate Threshold snd HR should increase on trails depending on the grade of the trail. Is that what you meant by LTHR? Even on grades where I power hike my HR goes up and my muscles work harder. I can see the point that VO2 Max might be different because the ground is not flat. Trails give back depending on whether they are sandy versus packed or soft loamy trails with leaf cover. Also depending on the trail you may have some steep downhill sections. As long as you are taking small quick steps your output should remain the same, no?