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Charge the device completely.
Training
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 (
).
1
Connect the device to your computer.
2
Go to
www.garminconnect.com/workouts
.
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 Garmin Connect.
1
Select >
My Workouts
.
2
Select a workout.
3
Select
Do 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 a training plan from Garmin Connect,
you must have a Garmin Connect account (
You can browse Garmin Connect for a training plan, schedule
the workouts, and download the plan to your device.
1
Connect the device to your computer.
2
Go to
3
Select
Plan
>
Training Plans
.
4
Select and schedule a training plan.
5
Select
Plan
>
Calendar
.
6
Select , 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. When
you select
, the device records an interval and moves to a
rest interval.
Creating an Interval Workout
1
Select >
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
If necessary, enter a distance or time interval value for the
workout, and select .
4
Select
Rest
.
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 >
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 an Interval Workout
• At any time, select
to end an interval.
• At any time, select to stop the timer.
• If you added a cool down to your interval workout, select
to end the interval workout.
Personal Records
When you complete a run, the device displays any new
personal records you achieved during that run. Personal
records include your fastest time over several typical race
distances and longest run.
Viewing Your Personal Records
1
Select
>
Records
.
2
Select a record.
3
Select
View Record
.
Clearing a Personal Record
1
Select
>
Records
.
2
Select a record to delete.
3
Select
Clear Record
>
Yes
.
NOTE:
This does not delete any saved activities.
Restoring a Personal Record
You can set each personal record back to the one previously
recorded.
1
Select
>
Records
.
Training
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