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Going for a Run

The first fitness activity you record on your watch can be a run, ride, or any outdoor activity. You may need to charge the watch before starting the activity (Charging the Watch).

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

  1. Press START, and select an activity.
  2. Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
  3. Press START.
  4. Go for a run.

    Timer data
    NOTE: During an activity, you can hold DOWN to open the music controls (Music Playback Controls).
  5. After you complete your run, press STOP.
  6. Select an option:

    • Select Resume to restart the activity timer.

    • Select Save to save the run and reset the activity timer. You can select the run to view a summary.


      Summary data
    NOTE: For more run options, see Stopping an Activity (fenix 5).
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