Calibrating The Treadmill Distance; Outdoor Activities; Going For A Track Run - Garmin FORERUNNER 55 Owner's Manual

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run
at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill
distance on each treadmill or after each run.
1 Start a treadmill activity
2 Run on the treadmill until your Forerunner device records at least 1.5 km (1 mi.).
3 After you complete your run, press STOP.
4 Select an option:
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select Save.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.
5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your device.

Outdoor Activities

The Forerunner device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such as running and cycling. GPS is turned on
for outdoor activities. You can add more activities to the list

Going for a Track Run

Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.
You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits.
1 Stand on the outdoor track.
2 Select START > Track Run.
3 Wait while the device locates satellites.
4 If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 10.
5 Hold UP.
6 Select the activity settings.
7 Select Lane Number.
8 Select a lane number.
9 Select BACK twice to return to the activity timer.
10 Select START.
11 Run around the track.
After you run 3 laps, your device records the track dimensions and calibrates your track distance.
12 After you complete your run, select STOP > Save.
Tips for Recording a Track Run
• Wait until the GPS status indicator turns green before starting a track run.
• During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run for a minimum of 3 laps to calibrate your track distance.
You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.
• Run each lap in the same lane.
NOTE: The default Auto Lap
• If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.
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distance is 1600 m, or 4 laps around the track.
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(Customizing Your Activity List, page 36).
Activities and Apps