As part of our new COROS Coaches service, we received a few questions regarding how to best implement track workouts and their value in a training schedule. Below you will find our coaching insights on the matter and some new track workouts!

If you would like your training questions answered, email us at coach@coros.com, and we will be happy to share insights!

Track Vs. Road Runs

While road running remains the bread and butter of most runners, track runs have gained popularity over the past few years. Here are three benefits of incorporating track workouts into your runner training schedule.

Accurate distance

With Track Mode, your COROS watch adjusts distance based on the line you pick, leading to a more accurate run workout when you need it the most.

Standardized environment

Sometimes, workouts require specific demands that a road adventure may not provide. For example, sprint intervals or 10k time trials are workouts that either elevation or wind could influence. The track then prevents those from altering your workout data.

Running community

A track is a great place to meet like-minded people and challenge yourself with your local running group.

Distance accuracy with track run mode on your COROS watch

Have You Tried Our Track Run Mode Yet?
With Track Mode, pick up your lane, and off you go! Your COROS watch will provide flawless distance accuracy so you can focus on your workout.

How to Structure Track Workouts?

Once you begin a new workout with Track mode, make sure to pick the correct lane in which you will be running. Here are three tips to consider when running on a track:

• Use distance rather than time for your intervals to have quick and easy checkpoints every lap. You can also create distance or time alerts on your watch to stay on top of it.
• Regardless of your workout type, keep moving during those recovery periods. One low-speed lap is a great way to keep your rest time structured.
• Keep a close eye on your watch's pace metric, which will adjust even faster when paired with the POD 2.

Track runs can be completed as a slow and social club run.

Track runs can also be completed as higher-intensity sessions.

New Track Workouts

We have released two new track workouts to download on your watch and try! Be prepared to experience a fun new way to increase intensity and improve your running performance!

• Track Pyramid – Short Distance. This track workout focuses on short distances (in the Track & Field world) such as 200, 400, and 800m. In a pyramid setup, you will run at supramaximal speed (above VO2 max) for various distances.
• Track Pyramid – Middle Distance. This track workout focuses on middle distances such as 1200m and 1600m. In a pyramid setup, you will run at a 5k race pace for various distances.

If you would like your training questions answered, email us at coach@coros.com, and we'll be happy to share insights!