Running; Going For A Track Run; Tips For Recording A Track Run; Going For A Virtual Run - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

Running

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 From the watch face, press
3 Select Activities > Running > Track Run.
4 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
5 If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 8.
6 Select Lane Number.
7 Select a lane number.
8 Press .
9 Run around the track.
10 After you complete your activity, press

Tips for Recording a Track Run

• Wait until the watch acquires satellite signals before starting a track run.
• During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run four 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.

Going for a Virtual Run

You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data.
1 From the watch face, press
2 Select Activities > Running > Virtual Run.
3 On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices.
5 Press to start the activity timer.
6 After you complete your activity, press

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run
at least 2.4 km (1.5 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 watch records at least 2.4 km (1.5 mi.).
3 After you finish the activity, press
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 >
5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your watch.
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distance is 1600 m, or four laps around the track.
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app or another virtual training app.
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to stop the activity timer.
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Apps and Activities