LAP FEATURE

This one’s for the runners out there.

I learned this trick in 2020 when attempting a White Mountain Hut Traverse, and it’s been helpful for big efforts ever since.

When you press the Lap button on your watch, it starts a new timer from 0:00.

When out for a big day, one of my data screens is:

Lap Time

Average Pace

Lap Distance

Each time I come to a trail intersection, peak, or whatever marker I may be using, I press Lap to reset the timer and distance.

This allows me to break the run down in smaller chunks and focus on one segment at a time and makes it easier to figure out how long till the next land mark or segment.

I use this strategy for organized races too, using aid stations, or the course loop as the reset point.

This makes the long day more digestible and prevents you from having to do math with decimals while trying to run.

Give it a shot!

Justin Miner

@justinminergain