Software update 2.18.18 Sept 28 2021

DMytro

@nickk I would bet it uses zones for the estimate.

A Former User

Fix to ETA in Ghost Runner, where it was calculating ETA based on the current pace and a total target distance, not the distance remaining?

Yes.

This would be super-useful! Will definitely give it a whirl!

A Former User

@dmytro The devil’s in the details then. Polar recommends anchoring aerobic threshold as top of the Zone 3, in addition to supplying it in the Polar Flow settings. Hence, they can do things like FuelWise to calculate fat vs carb burn and give you personalized eating reminders.

Suunto will have to have some specific instructions as to how the heart rate zones should be set up in order for it to be more than a guesstimate. I don’t think simply a % of max HR or even HR reserve would cut it. Yes, you can drive it off that, but it would be a very generic solution.

DMytro

@nickk btw I hope suunto will release a short article on nutrition when using s+ burner.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@nickk I personally dont really think this is so much related to z3. Especially now that BG meters come out.

A Former User

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos I’m not saying it is related to Z3, I’m saying the watch has to have a way to get your aerobic threshold somehow. As per BG meters… I’m not sold to say the least. I think there was even a pretty good article looking into this latest fad.

isazi

@nickk maybe this one?

A Former User

@isazi Yep! You beat me to it.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@nickk I am completely sold tbh. And yes I am using SS

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@nickk typically people set the AT at end of Z4 and most coaches etc recommend the same. Of course you need a test to know that but then again you need a test to know max hr etc etc

Dušan Ković

Media controls FTW! Can they be accessed from the exercise mode? New watch face is meh

Any info on new altitude algo?

auxina

Great update.
I love seeing new things on the watch.
I have noticed 2 functions that I have not seen commented:

“Training” field in all watchfaces.
Now, when I touch the screen, the light turns on (even though the clock is locked), is it a mistake? Can it be deactivated?

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@auxina watch ?

A Former User

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos Re: Sapiens and BG. Off-topic. I don’t know. I’ve just had two 20-milers spaced by an easier week. Exact same setup in terms of daily routine coming in, comparable training load, same setup in terms of hydration and energy during the runs, very similar flattish routes with similar elevation gain. The only difference was the first run was mostly in the open, with sunny weather and little wind, 23°C (probably more toward the end). The second was at 14°C, mostly in the shade, with the wind picking up later in the run. In both cases I didn’t drive my pace and just went by the feel.

Now, not only the first run was considerably slower, it felt way, way worse, and not just at the end, but throughout. I don’t think my blood glucose had much to do with that. And funny enough, gels didn’t seem to help either.

My personal pet theory is: your core temp rules. Once your internals start to boil you might as well pump yourself full of sweet-and-sour sauce instead of GU, that would hardly make a difference.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@nickk well if you take a gel in less than 1.5h i think it does the opossite effect. Regarding heat , I am not sure. I perform better there.

Its more related to finding out when you are well fuelled and when you need a gel at (z1-z5) vs Z4-5 workouts

auxina

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos
(S9 Baro Titanium Iron Man)

I have rushed.

The “Training” field, that is, training hours per week, appears in some watchfaces.
The display turns on with the typical S9 Peak watchface
(It is normal)

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@auxina does also the touch work (ie navigate on the menus) or only it brights up when you touch it ?

auxina

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos
Sólo se ilumina.
El reloj está bloqueado pero se ilumina al tocarlo.

auxina

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos
ups!
It just lights up.
The watch is locked but lights up when touched.

isazi

@dušan-ković said in Software update 2.18.18 Sept 28 2021:

Media controls FTW! Can they be accessed from the exercise mode?

Yes, it is active also during exercise.