FORERUNNER 970 Owner’s Manual

Viewing Segment Details

  1. From the watch face, press .
  2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

  1. Press .
  2. Select the activity settings.
  3. Select Segments.
  4. Select a segment.
  5. Select an option:
    • Select Race Times to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader.
    • Select Map to view the segment on the map.
    • Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities, others’ performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the running or cycling communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position.

NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position.

  1. From the watch face, press .
  2. Select an activity.
  3. Go for a run or ride.

When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.

  1. Start racing the segment.

A message appears when the segment is complete.