Name: Advanced R&T Pacer
Rating: 4.9 (52 reviews)
Author: HrMortensen

The Advanced Race & Training Pacer data field will show the number of seconds you are ahead or behind a specified interval/race target pace or race goal. Somewhat like Garmin RacePro and Virtual Pacer, but much more advanced, versatile, easy to read, and accurate.

Additional running information will be calculated and provided in a layout with either 3, 4, or 5 configurable data fields, each in either a “conventional” or “max readable” layout. The “conventional” layouts are always with descriptive labels, whereas the “max readable” are designed with as big fonts as possible for max readability. For the configurable data fields, 30+ options exist. Such as average pace over the last km, the pace required rest of the race to meet race goal and current running power from a connected Stryd. See the user guide for all options: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/o2r8kvf00hg06so/Pacer%20User%20Guide%202.pdf?dl=0

You may also try the related Readable R&T Pacer, which offers maximum readability and can be inserted in any data field layout. See: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/fca77947-4b62-466e-a0a7-f60238a0dc21

The Advanced R&T Pacer App offers many advanced features for training, running tests, and accurate race pacing:

• Either a target pace or a race goal, with optional “warm up” segments can be specified. Basic examples are “5:00”, “5@25:00” and “1 -10; 5@25:00”. The later example results in a race goal of 5 km in 25 minutes, with the first 1 km at a 10 sec slower “warm up” target pace.

• For interval training, repeating segments can be specified using e.g. “4x(1 4:00, 0.3 5:00,)”. Where the “,” instead of a “;” makes the pacer time reset when shifting between segments.

• Segments can also be LAP button triggered or with a time duration. E.g. “L 5:30, 12:00 4:00” is a Cooper test with warm up until the LAP button is pressed, followed by a 12 min run at target pace 4:00. A sliding target pace is also possible, useful for e.g. slowly accelerating long runs.

• Distance correction in percentage can be configured, since GPS devices often report a bit longer distance than the actual race distance.

• Distance correction by LAP button press. When next to a race marker in a race, say a 5 km marker, press the LAP button on the watch, and the elapsed distance will be corrected to 5 km.

• Pacing, LAP and segment alerts can be configured.

• Optional FIT file recording, for ahead/behind graph in Garmin Connect.

• Miles can be chosen instead of km.

• And, much more …

NOTE: On devices where data fields are not displayed prior to the run, like the Venu and Vivoactive series, the pre-run information will be displayed until 30 meters have been run.

For a full and thorough introduction, see the user guide: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/o2r8kvf00hg06so/Pacer%20User%20Guide%202.pdf?dl=0

This App is completely free! But, if you like it, please leave a review to help promote the App. 

Happy Racing & Training!
Hr. Mortensen