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Training Indoors
The device includes indoor activity profiles where GPS is turned
off. You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or to
save battery life.
NOTE: Any change to the GPS setting is saved to the active
profile.
Select Menu > Activity Settings > GPS > Off.
When running with GPS turned off, speed and distance are
calculated using the accelerometer in the device. The
accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed
and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using
GPS.
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each
workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You
can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training
plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and
transfer them to your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can
plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.
Following a Workout From the Web
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you
must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,
page 8).
1
Connect the device to your computer.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com.
3
Create and save a new workout.
4
Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
5
Disconnect the device.
Starting a Workout
Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout
from your Garmin Connect account.
1
Select Menu > Training > My Workouts.
2
Select a workout.
3
Select Do Workout.
4
Select to start the workout.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the
workout, the target (if any), and current workout data.
About the Training Calendar
The training calendar on your device is an extension of the
training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect.
After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect
calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled
workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list
by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can
view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your
device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send
scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the
existing training calendar.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
Before you can download and use a training plan, you must
have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 8).
You can browse your Garmin Connect account to find a training
plan, schedule workouts, and send them to your device.
1
Connect the device to your computer.
2
From your Garmin Connect account, select and schedule a
training plan.
3
Review the training plan in your calendar.
4
Select > Send Workouts to Device, and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The
device saves your custom interval workout until you create
another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track
workouts and when you are running a known distance.
Creating an Interval Workout
1
Select Menu > Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval >
Type.
2
Select Distance, Time, or Open.
TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by setting the
type to Open.
3
Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for
the workout, and select .
4
Select Rest > Type.
5
Select Distance, Time, or Open.
6
If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest
interval, and select .
7
Select one or more options:
• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.
• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select
Warm Up > On.
• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select
Cool Down > On.
Starting an Interval Workout
1
Select Menu > Training > Intervals > Do Workout.
2
Select .
3
When your interval workout has a warm up, select to
begin the first interval.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
Stopping a Workout
• At any time, select to end a workout step.
• At any time, select to stop the timer.
Personal Records
When you complete an activity, the device displays any new
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
records include your fastest time over several typical race
distances and longest run or ride.
Viewing Your Personal Records
1
Select Menu > My Stats > Records.
2
Select a sport.
3
Select a record.
4
Select View Record.
Restoring a Personal Record
You can set each personal record back to the one previously
recorded.
1
Select Menu > My Stats > Records.
2
Select a sport.
3
Select a record to restore.
4
Select Previous > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Clearing a Personal Record
1
Select Menu > My Stats > Records.
2
Select a sport.
3
Select a record to delete.
4
Select Clear Record > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Training 3
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