Polar Pacer

Just released in the Spring, here comes the best time of the year to go running, and Polar takes the opportunity to present the new Polar Pacer Series with a specific design for runners. Thus, the Polar Pacer and Polar Pacer Pro land with advanced training, recovery and sleep functions. In RUNNEA we tell you all the details.

In the specific case of the new Polar Pacer it is a GPS sports watch aimed at runners who are new to the running universe, while, as its name suggests, the Polar Pacer Pro is more focused on more advanced and experienced runners. Not surprisingly, this Polar Pacer Pro will be the official sports watch of the next edition of the Zurich Barcelona Marathon 2022.

Discover all the features and prices of the Polar Pacer Pro!

The staging of these two watches is a return to the origins, because the name Polar Pacer is not something new, and this name has a lot of history behind the Finnish brand that was able to revolutionize the world of running at the time. Now, these two new training devices come to become the personalized guide to health and wellness for all types of athletes. This translates into a better optimization of training sessions to achieve different sports goals.

Polar Pacer: what are its new features and all its strengths?

The best thing about this Polar Pacer is that it offers everything the beginner runner needs, combining simple and essential functions with other more advanced training functions, as well as in the recovery and sleep section. In this way, as an athlete you will have the opportunity to see how your training is impacting your body, while being able to run at the right pace and intensity to improve your progression.

One of these outstanding functions is the so-called Walking Test, through which the runner can estimate his current state of fitness with the parameter of his VO2max, and only with a walk of just 15 minutes on flat.

That is why all the information provided by this Polar Pacer is presented as a personalized guide to adapt to both your physical condition and the sporting goals set. The idea is that this smart watch for runners becomes the perfect companion to avoid dangerous overtraining, and therefore, keep away the dreaded injuries. For example, functions to plan, record and analyze every workout and run. Designed to ensure an unparalleled running experience through the use of Polars patented algorithms.

Common functionalities in the new Polar Pacer Series

Among its main features, this Polar Pacer has points in common with regard to its big brother, the Polar Pacer Pro, and that reflect a premium GPS sports watch: Gorilla Glass 3.0 lens, color screen, design, lightness and ergonomic buttons. All seasoned with a series of intuitive and easy to use menus.

So, keep in mind that this Polar Pacer is much more than a watch for running, because it has up to 130 sports profiles to bring out the multisport athlete in you. Don't forget about its smart watch functions with smart notifications. Of course, these Polar Pacer Series include a long-lasting battery with up to 100 hours of training -up to 35 hours in GPS mode and heart rate activated at maximum accuracy-.

In addition to those essential functions for runners such as tracking time spent, distance traveled, race pace and stopwatch, the two watches that make up the new Polar Pacer Series range also have these details:

• Polar Precision Prime: Polar's exclusive system that has evolved, including 10 LED lights to make a more accurate recording of heart rate from the wrist.
• Phased training: Designed to give you the ability to plan different workouts on heart rate and speed zones. Without ruling out the option of setting simpler goals, simply "run 30 minutes".
• Performance and recovery test: Running Test, Walkilng Test, Cycling Test.
• FuelWise: A standard feature we've already seen on the Polar Vantage range, offering fuel and energy reminders so you have the fluid and food intake to tackle the most demanding long distance workouts.
• Swim metrics and triathlon profile: Track distance, strokes, pace and heart rate in pool and open water. Even transitions in the triathlon mode.

Polar Pacer Series pricing available

Regarding technical specifications, the Polar Pacer has a weight of 40 grams (23 grams without strap), dimensions of 45x45x11.5mm. and 50 meters of water resistance.

From May 2022, this Polar Pacer has an RRP of 199€, and will be available in different colors: purple, green, black and white. The price of the premium version of the Polar Pacer Pro is set at € 299.