Pace It Featured on the5krunner

the5krunner is one of the most respected independent voices in running technology. The site has been reviewing running watches, apps and training tools for over a decade, and is a go-to resource for runners who want an honest, detailed take before they commit to new gear or software.

We are pleased to share that the5krunner has published an in-depth look at Pace It. Read the full article on the5krunner

What the article covers

The review walks through the core of what Pace It does and why it exists. It covers the analytics engine that tracks pace at heart rate over months, the Pace It Index (a single 0 to 100 fitness score built from four pillars), the running efficiency scatter, personalized training paces derived from your own data and zone-by-zone pace progression.

It also looks at the Apple Watch workout app, which offers 40+ running metrics across 5 fully customizable screens, structured workouts with interval execution and directional haptic feedback for pace targets. The review covers how Pace It sits alongside Strava and Garmin as a companion analytics layer rather than a replacement.

Why it matters

Most running apps show what happened on a single run. Pace It connects months of data to answer a different question: is the same effort producing faster pace over time? That trend is the clearest signal of whether training is working. Having the5krunner validate that approach and walk readers through the details means a lot to us as an independent, self-funded product.

Try Pace It

Pace It is free to download on the App Store. The free tier includes a run diary, personal best tracking, workout categorization and the Pace It Index. Deeper analytics and the Apple Watch workout app are available with a 7-day free trial.

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