A program I use in conjunction with my Garmin Forerunner 305 is called SportTracks. The free program from Zone Five software generates a file with a .KML extension which is the standard used by Google Earth. (Zone 5 refers to the highest aerobic / heart BPM exercise zone level)
It allows me to see exactly where I was on the course at any time and how fast I was running. I have included a map and data for my first 5K race in Mt Penn (Reading area).
Using Google Earth (see pic above) you can zoom and scroll around your activities to your hearts content.
Marker - Split Time - Pace
0.25 mile - 1:59 - 7:57
0.5 mile - 2:06 - 8:25
0.75 mile - 2:02 - 8:11
1.0 mile - 2:08 - 8:34
(1st mile time 8:15)
1.25 mile - 2:09 8:38
1.5 mile - 2:10 - 8:42
1.75 mile - 2:12 - 8:49
2.0 mile - 2:07 - 8:30
(2nd mile time 8:38)
2.25 mile - 2:04 - 8:18
2.5 mile - 2:07 - 8:31
2.75 mile - 2:15 - 9:04
3.0 mile - 2:17 - 9:09
(3rd mile time 8:43)
3.1 mile (5K) - 1:18 - 8:13
Total time - 26:58 - 8:42 a mile pace
A quick analysis reveals I ran out of gas at the 2.5 mile mark.
I picked up my race packet today. My race bib number is 227. According to the event organizers, there will be about 150 entrants tomorrow.
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