Using Virtual Partner; Setting A Training Target; Cancelling A Training Target; Racing A Previous Activity - Garmin FORERUNNER 745 Owner's Manual

Using Virtual Partner

The Virtual Partner feature is a training tool designed to help
you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual
Partner and race against it.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold .
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
6 Enter a pace or speed value.
7 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page
8 Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner
screen and see who is leading.

Setting a Training Target

The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner
feature so you can train toward a set distance, distance and
time, distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During
your training activity, the device gives you real-time
feedback about how close you are to achieving your training
target.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold .
4 Select Training > Set a Target.
5 Select an option:
• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or
enter a custom distance.
• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and
time target.
• Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed
to select a distance and pace or speed target.
The training target screen appears and displays your
estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is based
on your current performance and the time remaining.
6 Select START to start the timer.

Cancelling a Training Target

1 During an activity, hold
2 Select Cancel Target > Yes.
Training
2).
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Racing a Previous Activity

You can race a previously recorded or downloaded
activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner
feature so you can see how far ahead or behind you are
during the activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold .
4 Select Training > Race an Activity.
5 Select an option:
• Select From History to select a previously
recorded activity from your device.
• Select Downloaded to select an activity you
downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.
6 Select the activity.
The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your
estimated finish time.
7 Select START to start the timer.
8 After you complete your activity, select START >
Save.

PacePro Training

Many runners like to wear a pace band during a race to help
achieve their race goal. The PacePro feature allows you to
create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or
distance and time. You can also create a pace band for a
known course to maximize your pace effort based on
elevation changes.
You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect
app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before
you run the course.

Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch

Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you
must create a course (Following a Course on Your Device,
page 35).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
3 Hold .
4 Select Navigation > Courses.
5 Select a course.
6 Select PacePro > Create New.
7 Select an option:
• Select Goal Pace, and enter your target pace.
• Select Goal Time, and enter your target time. The
device displays your custom pace band.
TIP: You can press DOWN and select View Splits to
preview the splits.
8 Select START to start the plan.
9 If necessary, select Yes to enable course
navigation.
10 Select START to start the activity timer.
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