Trail IQ Help

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Short, practical guides using the same words and controls you see in the app.

Start a workout Use routes Connect heart rate Understand cues Read results Manage data FAQ
Trail IQ start workout screen with activity, route and workout controls.

01

Getting started

Start and finish a workout

Choose what you are doing, decide whether you want a route, and start recording.

Record your first workout Activity, route, goal and start

What it does

Records your time, GPS route, distance, pace or speed, elevation and available sensor data.

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    On the start screen, choose Walking, Running, Cycling, or another available activity.

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    Tap Route if you want to follow a saved route. Leave it automatic if you simply want to record where you go.

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    If a heart-rate monitor is connected, tap Goal to choose the effort you want. Otherwise, no goal is required.

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    Tap Start Workout and wait for the countdown.

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    During the workout, swipe the bottom control to open Workout Options. Choose pause, resume, finish, or discard.

What you will see

The live map, elapsed time and your chosen workout metrics. Heart rate and effort guidance appear only when relevant data is available.

Good to know: Discarding stops the workout without saving it to Trail IQ or Apple Health.

02

Routes

Follow, repeat and compare routes

A route becomes more useful when Trail IQ can connect today’s workout with an earlier effort of the same activity type.

See what Trail IQ can show when you compare workouts on the same route.

Choose a route Automatic or a route you select

Before you start

Location access must be enabled so Trail IQ can find nearby routes and follow your position.

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    From the start screen, tap the Route control.

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    In Choose Route, select Automatic route to let Trail IQ use a nearby match, or choose a specific saved route.

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    Check the route line on the map and return to the start screen.

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    Start near the route and begin your workout.

What you will see

The selected route appears on the map. During the workout, Trail IQ shows your progress and remaining distance when the route has a clear finish.

Automatic route: Trail IQ can choose a nearby route for you, but it will not cycle through routes after the workout has started.
Save and reuse a completed route Turn a recorded path into a named route
  1. 1

    Finish a workout that recorded a GPS route.

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    On the Workout Result, tap Save & Set Route.

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    Give the route a short name you will recognise.

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    Next time, open Choose Route and select it from your saved routes.

What you will see

The route appears in the Routes library and can be assigned to future workouts.

Good to know: You can use the same physical route for any activity, but comparisons only use earlier workouts of the same activity type.
Compare repeated workouts See where today changed

Before you start

You need an earlier workout of the same activity type on the same route.

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    Choose or automatically match the route, then complete the workout normally.

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    Open the saved Workout Result.

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    Open Route Comparison to see the direct result and the route sections where time changed.

  4. 4

    Open Route Replay to view the route, overlays and finish context on the map.

What you will see

Time and pace differences against a matching earlier effort, with heart-rate differences only when both workouts contain heart-rate data.

First attempt: Trail IQ records the route relationship, but it cannot show a comparison until another matching workout exists.
Use a Live Ghost See a previous effort while you move

Before you start

You need an assigned route and an earlier workout of the same activity type with usable route data.

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    Tap Route and select a route in Choose Route.

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    Turn on Live Ghost.

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    Under Ghost Opponent, choose Fastest on route, Latest on route, or Choose workout....

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    Start the workout. Follow your own marker and the ghost marker on the map.

What you will see

The ghost’s map position and whether it is ahead or behind. The wording always describes the ghost’s position relative to you.

Important: Live Ghost controls only the marker shown during a workout. Turning it off does not turn off the automatic comparison shown after a matched workout.
Finish automatically at the route end Let Trail IQ conclude a selected route
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    Open Settings, then Workout Setup.

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    Turn on Finish at Route End.

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    Select a route with a defined finish and start near its beginning.

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    Complete the route. Trail IQ checks that you have reached and moved through the finish area before ending.

What you will see

A confirmation that the route ended and the workout was saved, followed by the Workout Result.

Good to know: Stopping briefly near the finish should not end the workout on its own.

03

Heart rate

Connect a monitor and choose your effort

Heart-rate features appear when a compatible monitor is connected and sending data.

See how Trail IQ combines Bluetooth heart rate with route context.

Connect a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor Pair, connect and confirm live data

Before you start

Wear or activate the monitor and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone. Some monitors must also be configured to share their live heart-rate feed with other apps.

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    Open the monitor manufacturer's app. If available, enable Broadcast Heart Rate, HR Sharing, Share with Other Apps, or Dual Bluetooth. The exact name varies by brand.

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    In Trail IQ, open Settings, then Devices & Health.

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    Tap Manage Devices, then scan for monitors.

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    Select your monitor when it appears and wait for Connected.

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    Return to the start screen and confirm that the monitor pill shows live heart rate instead of No monitor.

What you will see

Live beats per minute, a heart-rate zone and heart-rate goal choices. Workout HRV appears later only when the monitor supplies compatible beat-to-beat intervals.

Shortcut: Tapping the No monitor pill opens Manage Devices.
Monitor works in its own app but not Trail IQ? Check that heart-rate sharing or broadcasting is enabled. Some monitors allow only one app connection at a time, so close the other fitness app or enable a second Bluetooth channel if the monitor supports one.
Choose a heart-rate goal Recovery, Easy Aerobic, Steady Aerobic or Hard Effort
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    Connect your heart-rate monitor before starting the workout.

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    Tap Goal on the start screen.

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    Choose Recovery, Easy Aerobic, Steady Aerobic, or Hard Effort.

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    During the workout, use the up arrow, down arrow or equals sign to adjust your effort.

What you will see

An up arrow means increase effort, a down arrow means ease back, and the equals sign means you are in the intended range.

No monitor connected: Trail IQ hides heart-rate goals rather than showing an option that cannot work.

04

Coaching cues

Know what the cues are telling you

Choose distinct tones or tones followed by short spoken guidance. Both are designed to mix with music or podcasts.

Set up coaching cues Route, segment and heart-rate guidance
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    Open Settings, then Coaching & Heart Rate.

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    Set Coaching Output to tones, or to tones with spoken guidance.

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    Turn on Route Guidance for prompts based on the selected route.

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    Turn on Segment Cues for climbs, recovery sections and upcoming sections when enough route history exists.

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    Choose a Cue Frequency of Low, Standard, or Frequent, then use Preview Coaching Audio to hear the selected output.

What you hearWhat it meansWhat to do
Rising toneEffort is below the selected rangeIncrease effort gradually
Falling toneEffort is above the selected rangeEase back gradually
Balanced confirmationEffort has returned to the intended rangeHold your current effort
Route or segment cueA route milestone or different section is nearCheck the map or adjust for the section
Completion toneThe route or workout has finishedReview the saved result when safe
Good to know: Cues mix with existing audio instead of stopping it. iOS must allow the workout and audio session to continue while the phone is locked.

05

Results

Understand what happened

The first screen gives you the result. Open a highlight only when you want the detail behind it.

Workout Result with route summary and key comparison rings.
Workout Result
Result Highlights grouped into pace, effort and terrain reports.
Result Highlights
Read a Workout Result Answer first, details second
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    Read the top block for route identity, the main result, workout time and key numbers.

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    Read Coach Review for what went well and one practical next step.

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    Use Route Story to see the workout on the map.

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    Open a tile under Result Highlights for its focused report.

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    Open Data Quality only when you want to check which measurements were recorded or estimated.

What you will see

Only relevant sections appear. Heart rate, Workout HRV, conditions and comparisons stay hidden when the required data is unavailable.

Use Route Comparison and Route Replay Move from the answer to the route story
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    Open Route Comparison to see the overall time difference and largest section changes.

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    Tap Route Replay to open the completed route at a useful map scale.

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    Choose the route, comparison, pace, heart-rate or elevation overlay when that data exists.

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    Use Route History when the route has multiple matching attempts.

Comparison missing? The assigned route still appears, but a direct comparison needs an earlier workout of the same activity type on that route.

06

Your data

Use Apple Health and local backups

Trail IQ keeps these actions separate so granting access never silently imports an entire workout history.

Learn how Trail IQ keeps personal training local-first and free from a social feed.

Enable Apple Health Permission, import and export are separate choices
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    Open Settings, then Devices & Health.

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    Turn on Enable Apple Health Features.

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    Tap Request Apple Health Permission and choose what iOS may read or write.

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    To bring existing workouts into Trail IQ, separately tap Import Recent Workouts From Apple Health.

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    Review the import preview before confirming anything.

What you will see

Trail IQ shows what is available for import and merges recognised duplicates rather than deliberately creating another copy.

Important: Requesting permission alone does not import workouts.
Import workout files GPX, TCX, FIT and supported Adidas exports
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    Open Settings, then Privacy & Data.

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    Under Imports, choose Import GPX, TCX or FIT Workouts, or choose Import Adidas Running Export for a supported Adidas archive.

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    Select the file in the iOS file picker and review the import summary.

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    Confirm the import. Trail IQ normalises supported data and checks for an existing workout before adding another copy.

  5. 5

    Open Results or Routes to review imported workouts and any familiar routes they reveal.

What you will see

A summary of workouts added, skipped as duplicates, or enriched with useful details that were missing from an existing record.

Different kind of file? A Trail IQ backup restores Trail IQ data and settings. It is not the same as importing individual workout files.
Back up, restore or delete data Keep control of local Trail IQ data
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    Open Settings, then Privacy & Data.

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    Scroll to Backups & Reset.

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    Tap Export All Data before changing phones, deleting data, or testing a restore.

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    Use Import All Data From Backup to restore a Trail IQ backup file.

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    Use the specific delete controls when you want to remove workouts, routes or tests, or choose the full reset only when you intend to start over.

Keep it private: A backup can contain routes, heart-rate data, profile details and settings. Store and share it carefully.
Unlock or restore Full Access One purchase, no recurring subscription

When you need it

Five completed workouts are included. Full Access unlocks unlimited workout recording.

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    Open Settings, then Trail IQ Access.

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    Check the one-time price supplied by the App Store in your storefront currency.

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    Tap Unlock Full Access and confirm the purchase with Apple.

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    If you purchased previously, tap Restore Purchase using the same Apple Account.

What you will see

Trail IQ confirms Full Access and removes the workout recording limit. The purchase does not renew monthly or annually.

Purchase unavailable? Confirm that the App Store is available, your Apple Account is signed in and the device has an internet connection, then try Restore Purchase.
Read more about Trail IQ's one-time purchase model.

07

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Trail IQ

The essentials about routes, privacy, imports, heart rate and Full Access.

Does Trail IQ require an account?No account or public profile

No. Trail IQ does not require a Trail IQ account, public profile or social login.

Does Trail IQ upload workout and route data to Trail IQ servers?Local-first storage

No. Trail IQ does not upload your workout or route history to Trail IQ servers. Optional Apple Health and WeatherKit features use Apple services under their own permissions and terms.

Can Trail IQ compare workouts on the same route?Matching history required

Yes. Trail IQ recognises familiar routes and compares matching workouts of the same activity type when suitable history is available. Live Ghost is optional and does not control the comparison saved after a workout.

What is Route Memory?Your repeated-route patterns

Route Memory learns evidence-backed patterns from repeated workouts on the same route, including typical performance and recurring strong or difficult sections.

Can Trail IQ import old workouts?GPX, TCX, FIT and more

Yes. Trail IQ supports GPX, TCX and FIT workout files, supported Adidas Running export archives and optional user-initiated Apple Health import. Import checks help prevent duplicate workouts.

Does Trail IQ work without a heart-rate monitor?Heart rate is optional

Yes. GPS routes, time, distance, pace or speed, elevation, splits and route comparison work without a monitor. A compatible Bluetooth Low Energy monitor adds live heart rate, zones and related insights.

Does Trail IQ require a subscription?One-time Full Access purchase

No. Five completed workouts are included, then Full Access is available as a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase.

Is Trail IQ a social fitness network?Personal, not public

No. Trail IQ has no social feed, public profile or public leaderboard model. It is designed to help you understand your own training history.

Something not working?

Move from learning to support.

Use the common checks or contact Trail IQ support. The app never sends your workout or health data automatically.

Open Support Email Trail IQ