"The Runner's Manual"
9. Running history
The Running History feature in the OnTracx app allows you to view all your past running sessions in one place. This helps you track your progress over time and analyze trends in your training. Each session in the list displays key details such as ...
What does the sensor measure exactly?
To explain this, we need to go back to the biomechanical basics, without making it too complicated. Every time your foot hits the ground, the ground exerts a force on your body, which is called the ground reaction force (GRF; see the figure below). ...
Sensor specifications
The sensor has the following specifications: Technical highlights 3x accelerometer (range: 0-16g; sampling frequency: 416Hz). Bluetooth Smart compatible. Wireless firmware update with BLE. Dimensions Diameter: 36.6 mm (1.44"), thickness: 10.6 mm ...
How to get started?
Dear OnTracx Runner Thanks for visiting our knowledge base. Before we get started, we encourage you to watch the following two short videos. How to use the OnTracx app and sensor? About OnTracx: the science behind. Let's download the OnTracx ...
8. Post-run information
The post-run information screen is divided into two parts: Load information Run information 1. LOAD INFORMATION Under this tab, you can find the following parameters: Load map: shows you where you ran with high/low loads. Average load: average load ...
7. Pain and comfort scores
It's important to give context to your runs, and to follow-up on pain and comfort scores over time. The following screen allows you to do this: The pain scores you indicate should reflect pain scores over your entire run. Pain scores vary from 0 (no ...
6. Real-time load information
Once you've started with running, the following screen will show. There are two important aspects here: Real-time load information Running stats 1. REAL-TIME LOAD INFORMATION Every time your foot hits the ground, there will be a 'pulse' that ...
4.5. Injury risk estimation
To make the data as comprehensive as possible, we added an injury risk estimation at the bottom of your dashboard. This estimation can vary from less risk (on the left) to more risk (on the right). You might need to scroll a litlle bit down to see ...
4.4. Weekly running stats
An overview of your weekly running stats are presented right here: Volume: expressed in kilometres (km). Average load: expressed in G-forces. Sessions: the number of running sessions performed this week. << Go to the previous screen: 'Load and pain ...
4.3. Load and pain progression scores
Your load and pain progression scores are the core of the app. Let's take a look how to interpret the different visuals. There are three important aspects here: Load progression: the % load you experienced this week, compared to previous weeks. (left ...
4.2. Information button
Clicking on the information icon allows you to read all the essential information to understand the features that are presented on your dashboard. The advantage: you don't have to read all of this every time again! << Go to the previous screen: ...
4.1. Connect your OnTracx sensor
The button on the top right corner of your dashboard shows you whether there’s an OnTracx sensor connected to the application or not (green: connected; yellow: not connected). By pressing the ‘connection button’, the following screen appears. If this ...
4. Main dashboard
The core of the app is your dashboard, which indicates your personal load profile. Your dashboard contains the following features. We'll explain all of them step by step in the following pages. By clicking on a feature, you will go to the respective ...
1. Welcome screen
When you open the app, there's a welcome screen that offers you two possibilities: Log in: login with your personal account to consult your personal load profile. Explore without an account: want to show the app to a fellow runner, without tampering ...
5. Going for a run
Finally, let's go for a run! There are two ways to run with the OnTracx sensor 1. Paired with your phone: This enables live tracking of load and GPS data with real-time feedback displayed on the screen. You can close your screen and put the phone in ...
3. Onboarding information
To create your account, we will ask you some personal information. Please remember that it’s not mandatory to provide us with this information, but it will allow us to provide better guidance for you in the future (currently we do not use this ...
2. Create your account
The OnTracx app offers a convenient login method using registration links. Here's how to get started: 1. Open the App: launch the OnTracx app on your smartphone (check here how to download the app). 2. Login: when opening the app, you'll be directed ...
How to attach the sensor to your leg?
The OnTracx sensor is quite easy to attach, but needs some attention. 1. Attach the sensor to the mount Press the pins of the sensor into the mount. 2. Attach the strap (and sensor + mount) around your leg The strap needs to be placed about 10cm ...
Storing the OnTracx sensor
Just like any trusty companion, your OnTracx sensor needs a little love now and then. Here are some instructions on how store the sensor in a proper way. When you're not actively using your OnTracx sensor, proper storage is crucial to ensure its ...