Getting started
Pickpacer works on the web at www.pickpacer.com and as an app on iPhone and Android. Your data syncs across all of them.
How to create your account
Section titled “How to create your account”- Sign up with your email, or with a social sign-in.
- Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Fill in your profile in Settings: units, timezone and body metrics. These drive your paces and calorie targets.
How to set your training baseline
Section titled “How to set your training baseline”Right after you sign in, the app asks for a recent race or your best 5K estimate. It shows your VDOT and training paces, then tap Save & Start Training. This step is required before you can use the app.
Right after you sign in, the app asks for a recent race or your best 5K estimate. It shows your VDOT and training paces, then tap Save & Start Training. This step is required before you can use the app.
The calendar asks for your baseline the first time you open it. You can also try the VDOT calculator before signing up.
How to set up in your first week
Section titled “How to set up in your first week”- Connect Strava so your runs are imported automatically.
- Generate a training plan for your goal race.
- Use the VDOT calculator to set training paces from a recent race.
- Add a few habits and turn on reminders.
Need help inside the app?
Section titled “Need help inside the app?”Tap the ? icon at the top of any screen to open the guide page for that screen, or go to Settings → Help & Guides.