The third most important feature or function of the running watch is the ability to find the averages of your laps or splits. This is important because it provides another set of data for you to use in order to further evaluate your performance. In addition to this the average provides a set of data that represents the big picture. Whereas if you didn't have a running watch the best you could do is just find your 5th split and your 10th , which would ultimately lead to a unbalanced assessment of your workout. When you have a unbalanced or inaccurate assessment of your workout then it becomes reasonable then that future workouts could be thrown off.
Some workouts that would be most ideal for utilizing this stat are :
Some workouts that would be most ideal for utilizing this stat are :
- GIPs (Gradually Increase Pace)
- Mile Repeats
- Intervals
- I don't recommend relying on the average feature if you have frequent rests built into your workout
- Race Day
Utilizing this feature on race day may or may not be a good idea depending on your mental focus and the importance of the race. For instance if your like me and like to be keyed in on the race then something small like that could throw off my focus. In addition taking the time to hit the split button on your watch could cause you to lose track of where your going. And when you put your head down for that split second you are greatly effecting your running posture, which has the potential to effect the result of the race , depending on how far it is.
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