# Holographic Runner Headsets The 'Ghost Pacer' Running Trainer Lets Users Race Virtual Runners By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-trainer References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/home/ghost-pacer-gives-you-a-holographic-buddy-to-train-against/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/711258243/ghost-pacer-your-personal-holographic-workout-partner?ref=4vczha) Running and jogging can be a challenging activity for those seeking a social exercise experience to keep up with, so the 'Ghost Pacer' running trainer has been developed with this in mind. The revolutionary headset makes use of [holographic technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinneta) to let runners simply put on the unit and race against a [virtual opponent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge) that they'll perceive as being right there with them. This virtual runner could be themselves from a previous run to help beat their best time, a friend who has ran the course prior and more. The 'Ghost Pacer' running trainer works with the [accompanying smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negative-split) to let users access thousands of different works in their area to keep them motivated and never feeling bored or lonely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holographic Technology in Fitness:** Emerging holographic technology in fitness provides opportunities for creating immersive, interactive exercise experiences. - **Virtual Opponents in Sports:** The use of virtual opponents in sports training can give athletes the motivation and competition they need to push their limits. - **Social Exercise Experiences:** Innovative fitness solutions that offer social exercise experiences address the need for companionship and motivation during solo workouts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Technology:** The fitness technology industry can capitalize on holographic technology to develop interactive products and experiences for users. - **Sports Training:** The sports training industry can leverage virtual opponents to enhance athletes' performance and training routines. - **Wellness and Mindful Technology:** The wellness and mindful technology industry can explore social exercise experiences to promote mental well-being through physical activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness-Focused VR Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemvr.md) - [Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalverse-vr-headset.md) - [Connected Runner Breath Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-breath-analyzer.md) - [AI Sports Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojawa-haptifit-terra.md) - [VR-Enabling Exercise Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360vrfit.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Strategic Running Gameplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-run.md) - [Smart Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurotics-hfit.md) - [Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-cycling-experience.md)