Starting An Activity; Tips For Recording Activities; Stopping An Activity; Evaluating An Activity - Garmin FORERUNNER 55 Owner's Manual

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
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
NOTE: Activities set as favorites appear first in the list
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
Connected Smartphone, page

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
Evaluation, page 40).
• 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
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
3 Select how you felt during the activity.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.
4
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page
27).
(Charging the Device, page
40).
(Stopping an Activity, page
to skip the self evaluation.
34).
(Customizing Your Activity List, page
(Controlling Music Playback on a
46).
4).
36).
(Enabling Self
Activities and Apps