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Watches & Technology

Garmin Settings: Lap Key and GPS Recording

…Lap Key and change its status to Off. Record every second for better GPS accuracy By default, Garmin watches use “Smart Recording”, which can produce less precise data. For optimal accuracy, switch to “Every Second”…

Pacer Training

What to Do When Watches Display Different Results

GPS watches frequently display conflicting data under bridges, near tall buildings or because of satellite drift. During group sessions, teams practise a simple reconciliation routine in real time: Cross-check split…

Watches & Technology

Your Watch Is Just a Tool

…Unfortunately, these plans can be derailed by programming errors, GPS signal issues, unexpected pace fluctuations on the display, a flat battery (yes, really!) and more. When problems arise, pacers may find…

Watches & Technology

General Race-Day Preparation: The Watch Checklist

…your watch a few days beforehand reduces this risk. Use the correct GPS settings: accurate GPS data has a significant impact on race-day pacing. Most watches, regardless of brand, offer several GPS recording options,…

Pacer Training

Pacing With a Watch: Compass and Steering Wheel

…use it Instant (current) pace Your speed over the last few seconds. GPS noise can make it jump by 10–20 s/km. Do not use it for pacing. Remove it from the main screen. Lap pace Your average pace in the current 1 km…

Pacer Training

Pacing Without Using a Watch

Watches fail: batteries run flat, screens freeze and GPS signals drift under bridges and between tall buildings. A pacer who can only pace by watching the screen is one technical problem away from failing the mission.…

Pacer Training

Core Training Principles

…first. No pre-programmed workouts: workouts are never loaded into a GPS watch. Pacers execute the plan from memory and monitor their own performance manually. This rule applies to training; on race day tools such as…

Pacer Training

Adjusting Pace Smoothly: The Inverted Interval Session

…tend to surge when excited, or to drift off pace because of GPS inaccuracies or fatigue. Abrupt changes in speed are costly for the runners who follow: every sudden acceleration or braking action wastes energy…

Pacer Training

Training Programme and Session Reviews

…on the race-course bridges, warm-up offsets, team communication and GPS reconciliation 13 km on a set GPX route that includes the main race-course bridges. Rules for every session Confirm in the group chat on which…

Pacing Philosophy

Welcome to the Pacer Support Guide

…they need to be. Watches & technology — getting your watch and GPS settings right. Pacer training — the training method: pace offsets, pacing by feel, cadence, bridges, pace corrections, group sessions, heat and the…

Pacer Training

Pacer Sessions: Team Communication

…“Water left side in 200 – I’ll take drinks.” Watch problem “My GPS is jumping – using yours.” Pacer in difficulty “I’m struggling – may need to drop at the next water station.” (see if you can’t continue)…

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