Pace count beads are used to manually track distance when walking. 13 beads are divided into two sections and allow you to track up to 5,000 meters of distance. To create your own set, you’ll need a 26 inch length of paracord and 13 beads. Trim the ends of the paracord and remove the inner strands. Fuse the ends and tie them in an overhand knot. Now take one of the inner strands and thread it under the midpoint of the larger piece, meeting the midpoints of both pieces together. Use the inner str