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Going for a Run

Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

  1. Put on your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor (optional).
  2. From the watch face, swipe left.
  3. Select More activities symbol > Run.
  4. When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the watch connects to the sensors.
  5. Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
  6. Press Top button to start the activity timer.

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

  7. Go for a run.
  8. Press Bottom button to record laps (optional).
  9. Swipe up and down to scroll through the data screens.
  10. After you complete your activity, press Top button, and select Save.
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October 2026
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