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Going for a Run

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

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

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

    Activity timer with run data
    NOTE: On a Forerunner® 245 Music, hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls (Music Playback Controls).
  5. After you complete your run, select 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.


      Run summary data
    NOTE: For more run options, see Stopping an Activity.
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