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then convert that to a tempo in BPM for a desired speed (that's like a five minute math problem there, to quote my math profs, it's an exercise for the reader)
then play songs within 5% of that BPM.
Boom. Pace yo self.
Instead of too fast, it would make an insane buzzing sound if too slow. The problem I would think is accuracy. You hit a bad area, suddenly you are being annoyed even though you are on target.
Out of curiosity, what was the motivation for doing this? What is so bad about running too fast? How is "too fast" defined?
Out of curiosity, what was the motivation for doing this? What is so bad about running too fast? How is "too fast" defined?
I find that I can run much longer on a treadmill because the pace is set for me. I can't manage it as well myself when running outside and burn myself out too quickly.
Out of curiosity, what was the motivation for doing this? What is so bad about running too fast? How is "too fast" defined?
I've just started long-distance running, and when I run too fast, I tend to burn out long before my target distance (and end up walking the rest of the way home). With Pace.fm, I can set a desired speed and the app will help me stay approximately on-pace.
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I find that I can run much longer on a treadmill because the pace is set for me. I can't manage it as well myself when running outside and burn myself out too quickly.
Everyone can run much longer on a treadmill though. That's not unique to you. I always wondered just how much of a marketing ploy that was - "I love my Acme Fitrun machine - I can do 12 miles in just under 1:30!" Meanwhile that person finishes a half marathon in 3:14.
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I've just started long-distance running, and when I run too fast, I tend to burn out long before my target distance (and end up walking the rest of the way home). With Pace.fm, I can set a desired speed and the app will help me stay approximately on-pace.
I always try for a negative split (slower first half than second half). It's always better to have that extra energy to burn - which feels better: passing 50 people during your last five miles of the half marathon or getting passed by 50 people? Most people start out too fast - just let them pass you and smile as they do. Deep down you'll know that you will pass them in mile 10.
If you're looking for an idea for a pro feature, have users calculate their stride length (they'd need to run say a mile and count their footsteps) then convert that to a tempo in BPM for a desired speed (that's like a five minute math problem there, to quote my math profs, it's an exercise for the reader) then play songs within 5% of that BPM. Boom. Pace yo self.
If you're looking for an idea for a pro feature, have users calculate their stride length (they'd need to run say a mile and count their footsteps) then convert that to a tempo in BPM for a desired speed (that's like a five minute math problem there, to quote my math profs, it's an exercise for the reader) then play songs within 5% of that BPM. Boom. Pace yo self.
As an extra advanced trick: adjust the stride length for incline changes ... though I don't know how you get that information accurately enough!