Running

Going for a Track Run

Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.

You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits.

Stand on the outdoor track.
From the watch face, press .
Select Activities > Running > Track Run.
Wait while the watch locates satellites.
If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 8.
Select Lane Number.
Select a lane number.
Press .
Run around the track.
After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Tips for Recording a Track Run

Wait until the watch acquires satellite signals before starting a track run.
During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run four laps to calibrate your track distance.

You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.

Run each lap in the same lane.

NOTE: The default Auto Lap® distance is 1600 m, or four laps around the track.

If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.

Going for a Virtual Run

You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data.

From the watch face, press .
Select Activities > Running > Virtual Run.
On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app.
Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices.
Press to start the activity timer.
After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 2.4 km (1.5 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run.

Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity).
Run on the treadmill until your watch records at least 2.4 km (1.5 mi.).
After you finish the activity, press to stop the activity timer.
Select an option:
- To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select Save.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration.
- To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > .
Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your watch.

Recording an Ultra Run Activity

From the watch face, press .
Select Activities > Running > Ultra Run.
Press to start the activity timer.
Start running.
Press to record a lap and start the rest timer.

TIP: You can configure how the Auto Rest setting records rest splits and laps (Ultra Run Auto Rest Settings).

When you are done resting, press to resume running.
Press or to view additional data pages (optional).
After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Ultra Run Auto Rest Settings

You can customize the options for automatically starting and stopping the rest timer for the Ultra Run activity.

Status: Enables automatically recording rest splits.

Rest Start: Automatically starts the rest timer when you stop running. You can use the Manual Only option to start the rest timer only when you press .

Rest End: Sets the pace required to end a rest split.

Minimum Time: Sets the amount of time before a rest split starts or ends.

Lap Key: Sets the button to record a lap and start the rest timer, start the rest timer only, or record a lap only.

Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity

When you participate in an obstacle course race, you can use the Obstacle Racing activity to record your time on each obstacle and your time running between obstacles.

From the watch face, press .
Select Activities > Running > Obstacle Racing.
Press to start the activity timer.
Press to manually mark the beginning and end of each obstacle.

NOTE: You can configure the Obstacle Tracking setting to save obstacle locations from your first loop of the course. On repeat loops of the course, the watch uses the saved locations to switch between obstacle and running intervals.

After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

PacePro Training

Many runners like to wear a pace band during a race to help achieve their race goal. The PacePro feature allows you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time. You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes.

You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course.

Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect

Before you can download a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).

Select an option:
- Open the Garmin Connect app, and select .
- Go to connect.garmin.com.
Select Training & Planning > PacePro Pacing Strategies.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save a PacePro plan.
Select or Send to Device.

Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch

Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you must create a course (Creating a Course on Garmin Connect).

From the watch face, press .
Select Activities, and select an outdoor running activity.
Scroll down to select Training > PacePro Plans > Create New.
Select a course.
Select an option:
- Select Goal Pace, and enter your target pace.
- Select Goal Time, and enter your target time.

Scroll down to view your custom pace band and preview the splits.

Press .
Select PacePro > Create New.
Select an option:
- Select Use Plan to start the plan.
- Select Map to view the course on the map.
- Select Delete to discard the plan.

Starting a PacePro Plan

Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account.