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Activity Tracking and Activity Settings

Tracking Your First Activity

  1. Open the activity menu
    • From the main watch face, press the dial once. This will open the main activity menu.
    • With the dial, scroll between activity options. Press the dial to open your desired activity mode.
  2. Start tracking the activity
    • From the Start screen, you can scroll down to customize your activity alerts (like distance and nutrition), Shortcuts (for the back and action buttons), and more.
    • Before pressing Start, wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by full bars on the satellite signal widget) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a solid heart icon).
    • Press Start. Your watch will begin tracking your distance, pace/speed, heart rate, and more during the activity. To pause and resume an activity, press the dial once.
  3. Finish and save the activity
    • Press the dial once to pause the activity. While paused, scroll down to Finish, then press and hold to the dial to finish and save the activity.
    • Open your COROS app and swipe down from the top of the screen to sync with your watch. Your latest activity will appear on the first page of the app, where you can view a detailed breakdown of your activity stats.

 

Customize Activity Data Pages

You can customize each activity mode with the specific data pages and metrics that you want to see. To get started, open your COROS app to the Profile page (fourth tab). Select your PACE 4, then open the Activity Settings menu.

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Select your desired activity mode, then choose Activity Data Pages. Here you can customize up to 6 different pages with unique layouts and data fields to curate the specific data that you need. For more details on editing your activity data pages, please see Customize Activity Data Pages.

 

Activity Alerts

To set an activity alert, first open your desired activity mode on the watch. Before pressing Start, scroll down to Activity Alert and select from Cadence, Distance, Heart Rate, Nutrition, Pace, Power, and Speed. Activity Alerts are custom to individual activity modes, so not all options may always be available.

During the activity, your watch will alert you if you reach the preset distance/time, or if you are outside of the preset range.

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Shortcuts

Open an activity mode on your PACE 4, and scroll down to Shortcuts to customize the function of the Back button and Action button for that specific mode. Depending on the activity, any of the following options may be available:

  • Next Lap: Pressing the button will create a new lap within the workout.
  • Add Pin: Pressing the button will open the Pin widget, where you can leave a Voice Pin or mark a significant location for water, bathrooms, etc.
  • Switch View: Pressing button will toggle between the navigation page and your regular data pages.
  • Not Set: No action occurs when the button is pressed.

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Target Run and Virtual Pacer

On the start page of Run or Track Run mode, scroll down and select Target Run. You have the following options to select a target distance and/or time:

  • Pacer: Choose a specific target for both distance and time. Pre-set distances are available for 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, or you can enter a custom distance or skip a chosen distance entirely. Choosing a pre-set distance will prompt you to enter a target time. Choosing "Skip" will prompt you to enter a target pace. When you're ready to start, a virtual runner on the screen will show you your progress against your goal throughout the duration of the run.
  • Distance: Choose a target distance only. Pre-set distances are available for 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, or you can enter a custom distance. During your run, a new data screen is automatically added to display the distance remaining before you reach your goal.
  • Time: Choose a target time only. During your run, a new data screen is automatically added to display how much time is remaining before you reach your goal.

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More Information

Activity Modes on PACE 4

Running and Walking

  • Hike – Hike activity mode on COROS watches is designed to track, record, and analyze data for moderate or slow outdoor hiking on trails. Hike mode allows you to use navigation features in addition to activity alerts during an activity. 
    • To use Hike mode, press the digital dial and select “Hike”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Hike 
  • Indoor Run – Indoor Run activity mode is designed to use the sensors in your COROS watch to track treadmill runs. This activity mode automatically turns off GPS signal and relies on the internal sensors along with proper calibration and user input to measure your treadmill runs accurately. (How to ensure proper distance tracking for indoor runs) In this activity mode you will also have the option to set activity alerts. 
    • To use Indoor Run mode, press the digital dial and select “Indoor Run”. Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Indoor Run/Treadmill
  • Run - The standard "Run" activity was designed to be used when running on paved or hard-packed roads with minimal elevation gain/loss. The "Run" activity mode is designed to work seamlessly with any downloaded workouts, training plans, or basic interval runs. "Run" mode also allows for you to access "Navi Settings" to help you navigate routes, add checkpoints, navigate "Back to Start" and more. In "Run" mode, you can access activity alerts. "Run" mode does impact your EvoLab metrics such as Threshold Pace, VO2 Max, etc. "Run" will give you an analysis of your run with a "Running Performance" metric. To view more information about EvoLab please see "EvoLab Metrics".
    • To use Run mode, press the digital dial and select “Run”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Run
  • Track Run - Track Run activity mode is designed to accurately measure your laps and distance on tracks to give you the most accurate distance data and path. In this mode, you can specify which lane you are running in and your watch will automatically track your distance and laps on the track. This mode will use the first lap to identify that you are running on a track, and from the second lap on will use the track running algorithm to measure your activity. You can change the lane which you are running in during the workout and also will have the option to access interval mode, activity alerts, and this mode can be used in training plans. 
    • To use Track Run mode, press the digital dial and select “Track Run”. Next, specify which lane you will be running in on the track. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Track Run
  • Trail Run - Trail Run activity mode is designed to be used on technical trails, trails with significant elevation gain/loss, or any extended/multi-day runs. Trail Run will default to using 3D Distance instead of standard Distance (to change go to Trail Run → Settings → 3D Distance). 3D distance utilizes elevation gain to calibrate the distance compared to 2D distance. Trail Run mode features a Resume Later option in case you take long breaks between runs but want to capture it all as one activity (stage races for instance). To use this feature, pause your run, select "Resume Later" in the options. Trail Run mode also allows for you to access "Navi Settings" to help you navigate routes, add checkpoints, navigate "Back to Start" and more. At this time, training plans and interval training are not included in "Trail Run". "Trail Run" activities do not impact EvoLab data at this time. In "Trail Run" mode, you can also access activity alerts.
    • To use Trail Run mode, press the digital dial and select “Trail Run”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Trail Run 
  • Walk - Walk mode contains a new and unique data field: Steps.   As the nature of GPS technology does not work well with walking activities, especially in the urban environment (due to speed, frequent stops, arm movements, etc.), steps will be a valuable tool to gain insight into your walking activities and provide the highest degree of accuracy available.  Walk mode can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments.  In indoor conditions, the watch can estimate distance based on cadence and stride data.  This mode defaults to 1,000 steps per "lap," but this number can be adjusted within the activity settings.
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Walk

 

Cycling

  • Road Bike - Bike activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record, track, and analyze data for your outdoor rides. When using Bike mode you will have the ability to use navigation (on watches equipped with navigation features), follow interval workouts, and set activity alerts. 
    • To use Bike mode, press the digital dial and select “Bike”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Bike
  • Gravel Bike - Gravel activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record, track, and analyze data for your outdoor gravel or cyclocross rides. When using Gravel mode you will have the ability to use navigation, follow interval workouts, and set activity alerts.
    • To use Gravel mode, press the digital dial and select “Gravel”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Gravel
  • Indoor Bike – Indoor Bike activity mode is designed to record any indoor bike workout. We recommend pairing your COROS watch with external bike accessories/sensors for the best experience using Indoor Bike mode. Connecting to an external sensor will allow you to track additional data other than your heart rate and workout time. (How to get the correct speed and distance readings from a bike trainer) You will also have the option to set activity alerts in this activity mode. 
    • To use Indoor Bike mode, press the digital dial and select “Indoor Bike”. Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Indoor Bike
  • MTB - MTB activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record, track, and analyze data for your outdoor mountain bike rides. When using MTB mode you will have the ability to use navigation, follow interval workouts, and set activity alerts.
    • To use MTB mode, press the digital dial and select “MTB”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity.
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: MTB

Swimming

  • Open Water Swim – Open Water activity mode is designed to be used for any outdoor/open water swims. This activity mode uses both GPS and the hardware in your watch to track distances, stroke rates, and more. Open Water activities will allow you to access activity alerts during your workout.
    • COROS watches support freestyle stroke types in Open Water mode for accurate GPS tracking. Breaststroke, Backstroke, and Butterfly styles do not have guaranteed GPS tracking.  
    • To use Open Water mode, press the digital dial and select “Open Water”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. To ensure the GPS tracking accuracy, please wait until you receive a confirmation from the watch about GPS acquisition before jumping into the water. Make sure to provide a substantial amount of time for the watch to stay out of water during your strokes as GPS signals cannot travel underwater. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Open Water
  • Pool Swim – Pool Swim activity mode is designed to be used for swims where the pool is a set distance and you will be completing multiple laps across the pool. Pool Swim supports and automatically detects 4 major stroke types in Pool Swim mode including Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. You can easily change the pool length setting on the watch to meet your need. Distance is measured and detected when you make a turn. If you don’t use a flip turn, please make sure to include arm movements that are substantially different than stroke movements during the turn. You will also be able to access activity alerts in this mode. 
    • To use Pool Swim mode, press the digital dial and select “Pool Swim”. Next, select the length of the pool (25m, 50m, 25yd, 33.3m, 33.3yd, Custom). Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen). 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Pool Swim

Water Sports

  • Flatwater - Flatwater activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record, track, and analyze data for activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Flatwater mode allows you to use navigation (on watches equipped with navigation features), set activity alerts, and view real-time data such as speed, distance, stroke rate, and more. 
    • To use Flatwater mode, press the digital dial and select “Flatwater”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity.  
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Flatwater
  • Rowing – Rowing activity mode is designed to be used for outdoor/open-water rowing where GPS signals are available. Rowing mode will allow you to track your stroke rate, heart rate, distance, and more. You can also access activity alerts in this mode.
    • To use Rowing mode, press the digital dial and select “Rowing”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Rowing

Multisport

  • Multisport – Multisport activity mode is designed to be used when completing multiple different activities/exercises/workouts all in one session. Multisport mode allows you to specify up to five different workout types within the one activity mode (select “Settings → Workout” prior to starting). You will also be able to access activity alerts and navigation when using this mode. 
    • To use Multisport mode, press the digital dial and select “Multisport”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity.  
    • To view further information, please visit: Multisport
  • Triathlon - Triathlon mode is designed to be used for any workout or race that consists of 3 activities with 2 transitions.  Simply press your watch's CONFIRM button to progress from one part of the triathlon to the next.  By default, Triathlon mode is set to Open Water, Bike, and Run, but you can customize these three activity types and their order by choosing from Run, Bike, Open Water, or Pool Swim.  To choose from other activity types, please use Multisport mode.
    • Activity alerts in Triathlon mode can only be customized by modifying the activity alerts on the individual activity modes themselves.  For example, to change the alert for the Bike portion of the triathlon, please go to Bike mode on your watch and set the activity alert there.
    • Triathlon mode includes a transition between the first and second activities, and another transition between the second and third activities.  If at any time you accidentally progress past the current activity and start the next transition prematurely, you can use your watch's BACK button to return to the activity.
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Triathlon

Winter Sports

  • Ski – Ski activity mode is designed to track your downhill skiing activities and will display data such as: downhill laps, lift laps, and more. Ski mode will allow you to set activity alerts and enable Auto Ascent/Descent for the most accurate tracking. Ski mode automatically uses 3D distance which considers altitude changes to measure your activities most accurately.
    • To use Ski mode, press the digital dial and select “Ski”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Ski
  • Snowboard - Snowboard activity mode is designed to track your downhill snowboarding activities and will display data such as: downhill laps, lift laps, and more. Snowboard mode will allow you to set activity alerts and enable Auto Ascent/Descent for the most accurate tracking. Snowboard mode automatically uses 3D distance which considers altitude changes to measure your activities most accurately.
    • To use Snowboard mode, press the digital dial and select “Snowboard”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Snowboard
  • XC Ski – XC or “Cross Country” Ski mode is designed to track any skiing (mostly on flat terrain) where you are completely self-propelled. XC Ski mode will allow you to access both navigation and activity alerts during your activities. 
    • To use XC Ski mode, press the digital dial and select “XC Ski”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity.
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: XC Ski

 

Gym and Cardio

  • Elliptical (Indoor) Elliptical activity mode on COROS watches is designed to monitor your indoor elliptical workouts. Track key performance data such as heart rate, calorie burn, and duration to support your training goals. 
    • To use Elliptical mode, press the digital dial and select “Elliptical”. Wait until the heart rate sensor is active before starting your workout. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Elliptical
  • GPS Cardio - GPS Cardio activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record any activity outdoors where viewing GPS data (distance, GPS track, etc.) is necessary, but the activity does not fit into any other available modes.
    • To use GPS Cardio mode, press the digital dial and select “GPS Cardio”. Please wait until the watch indicates that you have a strong GPS signal (indicated by an “Acquired” message at the top of the screen) and that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity.  
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: GPS Cardio
  • Gym Cardio - Gym Cardio activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record and analyze data for indoor workouts such as weight training, indoor sports, etc. 
    • To use Gym Cardio mode, press the digital dial and select “Gym Cardio”. Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Gym Cardio 
  • Hybrid Fitness - Hybrid Fitness mode is ideal for any workout or race that requires switching between running and functional training stations. Choose from Race, Training, or Test mode for unique settings and ways to track your hybrid fitness workout. See our article on Hybrid Fitness to learn more.
  • Indoor Rower – Indoor Rower activity mode is designed to record activities completed on an indoor rowing machine. We recommend pairing your COROS watch to the rowing machine to view data such as wattage, pace, etc. (Pair with Bluetooth Accessories) In this activity mode you will also be able to set activity alerts. 
    • To use Indoor Rower mode, press the digital dial and select “Indoor Rower”. Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Indoor Rower
  • Jump Rope - Jump Rope activity mode is designed to help you measure data fields that are unique and vital to track when completing a jump rope activity. These data fields include but are not limited to: Speed, Max Speed, Continuous Jumps, Set Stops, and more. 
    • To use Jump Rope mode, press the digital dial and select "Jump Rope". Please wait until the watch indicates that heart rate is being measured (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting an activity. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Jump Rope
  • Pilates (Indoor) Pilates activity mode on COROS watches is tailored to track your indoor Pilates workouts. Monitor your session duration, heart rate, and calories burned as you focus on strength, flexibility, and controlled movement. 
    • To use Pilates mode, press the digital dial and select “Pilates”. Confirm that the heart rate sensor is active before beginning your session. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Pilates
  • Strength - Strength mode is designed to help athletes program and track their strength training workouts. These workouts can consist of body weight, dumbbells, barbells, circuits, and many more. Athletes can design strength workouts in the app by classifying what exercise, how many sets, how many reps, and what weight they are lifting. If a workout is designed beforehand, athletes will also see a heatmap of muscles they targeted in the app. Your watch will track reps based on the movements of your arm/wrist. Select strength workout for all of your strength training needs. Using strength mode will allow you to set rest alerts during your activity.
    • To use Strength mode, press the digital dial and select “Strength”. Next choose what area(s) you will be training for the workout (Whole Body, Shoulders, Chest, Back, Core, Legs/Hips, Arms). To change what body part you are training during your workout, press the digital dial to pause the activity, then navigate to “Next Parts”. 
    • To view supported data types and further information, please visit: Strength
  • Yoga (Indoor) Yoga activity mode on COROS watches is ideal for tracking your indoor yoga sessions. This mode captures heart rate trends, duration, and calorie burn to help you monitor performance during both restorative and power-based flows. 
    • To use Yoga mode, press the digital dial and select “Yoga”. Make sure the heart rate sensor is active before beginning your session. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Yoga

 

Other

  • Badminton (Indoor) Badminton activity mode on COROS watches is designed to record, track, and analyze data for indoor badminton sessions. This mode supports heart rate tracking, calorie burn, and workout duration metrics to help you monitor performance and recovery. 
    • To use Badminton mode, press the digital dial and select “Badminton”. Ensure the heart rate sensor is active (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting your session. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Badminton
  • Basketball (Outdoor) Basketball activity mode on COROS watches helps you track metrics during outdoor basketball games and drills. Capture performance data like heart rate, duration, and calories burned to support fitness tracking and recovery. 
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      • To use Basketball mode, press the digital dial and select “Basketball”. Wait for GPS signal acquisition and ensure the heart rate sensor is active before starting your session. 
      • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Basketball
  • Boxing (Indoor) Boxing activity mode on COROS watches is designed to track your indoor boxing workouts. This mode monitors heart rate, duration, and calories burned to support your training. 
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      • To use Boxing mode, press the digital dial and select “Boxing”. Ensure the heart rate sensor is active before starting your workout. 
      • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Boxing
  • Football / Soccer (Outdoor) Football / Soccer activity mode on COROS watches is built to track and analyze data during practice and gametime. Monitor real-time metrics including heart rate, calories burned, and session time to better understand workout intensity. 
    • To use Football / Soccer mode, press the digital dial and select “Soccer”. Ensure a strong GPS signal and active heart rate tracking before starting. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Football / Soccer
  • Frisbee (Outdoor) Frisbee activity mode on COROS watches is intended to track and analyze data from outdoor frisbee games and activities. Monitor metrics like GPS-tracked movement, heart rate, and calories burned to evaluate workout intensity. 
    • To use Frisbee mode, press the digital dial and select “Frisbee”. Wait for GPS signal acquisition and verify the heart rate sensor is active before beginning. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Frisbee
  • Padel (Outdoor or Indoor) Padel activity mode on COROS watches is tailored to track your outdoor or indoor Padel activities. To use Padel mode, press the digital dial and scroll to “Padel”. Confirm that the heart rate icon becomes solid, indicating a full signal is acquired, before beginning your session. To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Padel
  • Pickleball (Outdoor or Indoor) Pickleball activity mode on COROS watches is tailored to track your outdoor or indoor Pickleball activities. To use this activity mode, press the digital dial and scroll to “Pickleball”. Confirm that the heart rate icon becomes solid, indicating a full signal is acquired, before beginning your session. To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Pickleball
  • Skateboard (Outdoor) Skateboard activity mode on COROS watches helps you track your outdoor skateboarding sessions. This mode uses GPS and motion sensors to record distance, speed, heart rate, and duration—helping you monitor progress and performance. 
    • To use Skateboard mode, press the digital dial and select “Skateboard”. Wait until GPS signal is acquired and the heart rate sensor is active before beginning. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Skateboard
  • Table Tennis (Indoor) Table Tennis activity mode on COROS watches is designed to capture performance data during your indoor table tennis matches. Monitor metrics like heart rate, calorie burn, and session duration to help you track fitness gains. 
    • To use Table Tennis mode, press the digital dial and select “Table Tennis”. Ensure the heart rate sensor is active (indicated by a heart icon at the bottom of the screen) before starting your session. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Table Tennis
  • Tennis (Outdoor) Tennis activity mode on COROS watches is designed to track and analyze data for your outdoor tennis matches. This mode monitors key performance indicators such as heart rate, calories burned, and workout time, giving you insights into your match intensity. 
    • To use Tennis mode, press the digital dial and select “Tennis”. Wait for GPS signal acquisition (indicated by an “Acquired” message) and ensure the heart rate sensor is active before beginning your activity. 
    • To view supported data types during workouts and further information, please visit: Tennis

 

Advanced Running Metrics

Your COROS watch provides several advanced running metrics directly from the wrist. You can view these metrics in real-time on your activity data pages, and also in your completed activity summary in the COROS app.

Effort Pace (Run, Track Run, Trail Run): Effort Pace is a personalized metric that adjusts for terrain and individual running efficiency, based on your historical heart rate data over different inclines. This provides a more accurate measure of your exertion, regardless of how the terrain changes. This ensures consistent effort tracking across different terrains, helping runners optimize training intensity. Currently, Effort Pace only adjusts for hill grade; it does not factor in weather or altitude.

We suggest using Effort Pace as your main intensity metric whenever you are out of the traditional flat road sections where your effort will fluctuate over a short period. You can also include Effort Pace in your COROS workouts, so you can plan your sessions around actual effort zones.

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Cadence (Run, Track Run, Trail Run, Indoor Run): Cadence is the number of steps taken per minute, and can vary greatly depending on running form and habits. Cadence is typically between 150 and 190 steps per minute while running.

  • >185   Top
  • 175-185   High
  • 165-175   Medium
  • 155-165   Average
  • <155   Low

Running Power (Run, Track Run, Trail Run): Power is the rate of effort used while running. The calculation for running power is related to weight, speed and other metrics. Running uphill with the same pace requires more power than running on flat land. Power data can help evaluate real-time workout intensity, and is a practical tool to measure your training in addition to heart rate and other metrics.

Ground Contact Time (Run, Track Run): This metric measures the time (in milliseconds) your foot stays on the ground with each step. Use this to assess running economy and fatigue. Shorter ground time usually indicates better leg stiffness and reactivity, both of which are signs of efficient running. Watch how this changes with pace, fatigue, or terrain. Rising ground times late in long runs or hard intervals may show form breakdown.

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Stride Height (Run, Track Run): The amount your body bounces vertically with each step is your stride height. The lowest point is measured with your foot on the ground, and the highest point is while your body is in the air. More bounce means more energy is directed upwards, rather than forward. Lower values indicate more efficient motion. A sudden increase in stride height during a run may signal fatigue.

Stride Ratio (Run, Track Run): Stride ratio is the percentage of stride height divided by stride length. Stride Ratio is a direct indicator of running efficiency. Lower ratios mean more energy is directed forward rather than wasted vertically. Watch how stride ratio shifts during progressive or long runs. If it trends upward while pace holds steady, it shows that you are spending more energy to keep the same pace.

  • >6%   Excellent
  • 6-8%   Better
  • 8-10%   Good
  • 10-12%   Average
  • >12%   Poor

Stride Length (Run, Track Run): Stride length measures the distance between the heel of one foot to the heel of the other when you take a step. Running stride length is typically 90-150cm. Efficient runners find a stride that fits their mechanics, and let the increase in length come naturally as they accelerate. Some runners mistakenly try to intentionally lengthen their stride to run faster, which leads to overstriding and increased injury risk.

Navigation and Routes

To use navigation features on your PACE 4, you will need to first upload a route to your COROS app. You can do this in a few ways, either by creating a route directly within the app, or importing from another source.  See our article here for steps on creating and importing routes.

Once a route is synced to your watch, you can begin using navigation by first going to your desired activity mode from the main watch menu. Before pressing Start, scroll down and choose Settings > Navigation > select the route.

Before starting a route, you can also customize various navigation settings:

  • Elevation Details: Select this to preview the elevation profile
  • Sections: Preview any waypoints on the route
  • Direction: Choose between positive or reverse direction
  • Deviate Alert: Toggle on alerts to let you know when you go off course. If you are deviated from the route for 20 meters (65 feet) and over 10 seconds, the off-route alert will kick in. If you cannot get back on course soon, the off-route alert will be triggered every minute.
  • Turn by Turn (only available in Run and Trail Run mode): Toggle on automatic turn reminders to guide you through the route. When this is enabled, you will see an arrow appear on the watch screen when you are a short distance away from the next turn.

Your PACE 4 is also equipped with a Back to Start feature, so you can retrace your steps to return to your original starting point, even if you are not already following a route. To access this feature, long press the Back button, scroll to Navigation, and select Back to Start. The watch will use your previous GPS points to guide you back to the start.

 

Resume Later

During select activity modes (Bike, Trail Run, Mtn Climb and Hike) you have the option to use the "Resume Later" feature to help support Multi-Day activities and extend battery life on your watch.

To use this feature, start any of the mentioned activities as normal. Once you want to use the Resume Later option, with the watch unlocked, press the digital dial to pause the activity. Next, scroll to the "Resume Later" option. Press the digital dial once to confirm that you want to exit the activity using the resume later option.

To restart your activity, from the main watch face, press the digital dial. You will be prompted with the message "Resuming unfinished activity mode", press the digital dial to reopen the activity and resume.

 

Using Different GPS Modes

PACE 4 has two different satellite options to fit different scenarios.

  • High: Uses All Systems GPS. This is the recommend satellite mode for most scenarios.
  • Max: Uses Dual Frequency. This mode is recommended if you are moving through areas with difficult GPS conditions, such as cities, urban areas, forests, or canyons.
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