Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you
can pair it to the Forerunner device (
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 34
).
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
NOTE: Activities set as favorites appear first in the list (
Customizing Your Activity List, page 36
).
3 Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky.
5 Wait until the green status bar appears.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
6 Select START to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
TIP: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls (
Controlling Music Playback on a
).
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the device before starting an activity (
).
• Select BACK to record laps, start a new pose, rest during a pool swim, or advance to the next workout step.
• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Stopping an Activity
1 Select STOP.
2 Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity, select Save.
NOTE: If self evaluation is enabled, you can enter your perceived effort for the activity (
).
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To discard the activity, select Discard > Yes.
Evaluating an Activity
Before you can evaluate an activity, you must enable the self-evaluation setting on your Forerunner device
(
Enabling Self Evaluation, page 40
).
You can record how you felt during a run, bike, or swim activity.
1 After you complete an activity, select Save (
).
2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select
to skip the self evaluation.
3 Select how you felt during the activity.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.
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