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What is the exact mechanism by which Garmin Forerunner watches calculate predicted race times for marathons, and why do they often overestimate my pacing capabilities on hilly courses?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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What is the exact mechanism by which Garmin Forerunner watches calculate predicted race times for marathons, and why do they often overestimate my pacing capabilities on hilly courses?
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Garmin Forerunner race predictor how calculated VO2 max Firstbeat algorithm terrain grade pace official Garmin supportGoogle ↗
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Firstbeat race time predictor algorithm VO2max marathon prediction training history grade adjusted paceGoogle ↗
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Garmin Forerunner race predictor how calculated VO2 max Firstbeat algorithm terrain grade pace official Garmin support Google ↗
Firstbeat race time predictor algorithm VO2max marathon prediction training history grade adjusted pace Google ↗

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Garmin Forerunner race predictor how calculated VO2 max Firstbeat algorithm terrain grade pace official Garmin support
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Firstbeat race time predictor algorithm VO2max marathon prediction training history grade adjusted pace
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