Going for a Pool Swim
- Select START > Pool Swim.
- Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
- Select START.
The device records swim data only while the activity timer is running.
- Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
- Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
- When resting, select BACK to pause the activity timer.
- Select BACK to restart the activity timer.
- After you finish the activity, select STOP > Save.
Distance Recording
The Forerunner device measures and records distance by completed pool lengths. The pool size must be correct to display accurate distance (Setting the Pool Size).
TIP: For accurate results, swim the entire length, and use one stroke type for the entire length. Pause the timer when resting.
TIP: To help the device count your lengths, use a strong push off the wall and glide before your first stroke.
TIP: When doing drills, you must either pause the timer or use the drill logging feature (Training with the Drill Log).
- From the watch face, select START > Pool Swim.
- Hold UP.
- Select Pool Swim Settings > Pool Size.
- Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.