Open any running app and you will see a handful of terms. They are simpler than they look.
Pace
Pace is how long it takes you to cover a distance, usually shown as minutes per kilometre or per mile. A lower number means you are moving faster. Pace is more useful than speed for running because it maps to how you plan a race or a training run.
Splits
Splits break a run into equal chunks, usually one kilometre or one mile each, and show your pace for each. They reveal how you ran: did you start too fast, hold steady or finish strong?
- Even splits: similar pace throughout. Good for steady training runs.
- Negative splits: the second half is faster than the first. A popular racing strategy.
- Fade: the pace drops late in the run. A sign to start a little easier next time.
Cadence
Cadence is the number of steps you take per minute. It changes with speed and terrain, so look at your own average rather than chasing a target number.
A word of caution
Phone GPS has small errors, especially around buildings and trees. Compare trends over several runs rather than reading too much into one number. Availability of pace, splits and cadence depends on the activity and device.
In the HALEBIT app
HALEBIT shows live pace on the workout screen and has a Lap button to mark your own splits. A finished session lists average pace, best pace and cadence in steps per minute. Treat a single number with care, and compare the same route across weeks instead.
See the running tracker page or explore HALEBIT →
Putting it to use
Start with your total time and average pace, then look at splits once a week. If you are new to tracking, begin with how to track a run with your phone. See the features.