Clear performance comparison for better decisions
Compare runs and athletes to understand where performance changes happen.
Protern helps coaches see where time is gained or lost and explain it clearly.
Seeing differences clearly
Move beyond final times
Comparing performance is part of every training day. Final times and split times show a result, but they do not always explain why that result happened.
Protern allows coaches to compare runs using video and performance data together. This makes it easier to see where differences appear on the course and how they develop through the run.
Athletes can also see these differences clearly, which supports better understanding and learning.
How Protern supports performance comparison
Side-by-side video comparison
Compare two or more runs using video shown side by side.
Performance data can be displayed on each run to highlight differences as athletes move through the course.
Meaningful comparison references
Runs can be compared to the fastest overall run, an athlete’s fastest run, or the fastest run from a specific training set.
This helps ensure comparisons are relevant and fair.
Speed analysis across the full run
Speed can be analysed over time and along the course.
This helps coaches understand how speed builds, drops, or changes between runs.
Flexible grouping of runs
Compare runs from a single athlete, multiple athletes, or mixed groups.
This supports both individual development and group-level analysis.
Comparing runs with video
Video comparison is useful when coaches want to connect performance differences to technique and execution.
Seeing runs side by side makes small differences easier to identify and explain.
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Select the runs you want to compare
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Protern automatically aligns data to the correct video timing
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View the runs side by side with time, speed, acceleration visible
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Review key sections to explain where differences appear
Choosing the right comparison reference
The way runs are compared matters.
Protern allows coaches to choose comparison references that match the training goal.
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Choose whether to compare to the fastest run, athlete's fastest, or the fastest for the particular run
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See the differences in time and speed clearly via colour coding
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Review differences and change the reference for deeper analysis
Analysing speed in Protern Web
Speed analysis focuses on performance data rather than video.
This view helps coaches understand how speed changes through the course across many runs.
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Analyze runs from one athlete or multiple athletes
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View speed plotted over time and along the course
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Identify where speed differences begin to appear
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Use this insight to guide discussion on tactics and technique
Explore what else you can do with Protern
Each Protern capability supports a different part of the training and analysis workflow. Explore the other capabilities below to see how they work together in daily training.
Data-Linked Video
Review video with performance data shown directly on the run to clearly explain what happened and why.
Fast and Easy Workflow
Reduce setup and manual handling by managing timing and video together in one simple workflow.
Shared Understanding Between Coach and Athlete
Create a shared reference for feedback by letting coaches and athletes see the same video and data.
Start comparing performance with confidence
Use Protern to compare runs and athletes with clarity.
Start with a Protern Pack to access performance comparison tools.
If you film with cameras, add a TimeLink to connect your cameras to Protern.