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Total Moving Time Vs Total Distance

Is there a way to make 'Total Moving Time' the priority over 'Total Distance'. Total distance has no relevance to me. Total moving time, like Strava uses, is a much more useful statistic. I am surprised this hasn't been changed long ago. There's not even a Data Field option, on my watch, for moving time, but it is recorded in timing section in the Connect app. Am I missing something?

What happened to the suggestion section? Is it on this forum any longer?

0 trux over 5 years ago

Are you really asking about that field in Garmin Connect Mobile Android? If so then what screen exactly are you reffering to? If not, then posting to the forum dedicated to your device may give you a higher chance to get a relevant answer.

Feature requests are at https://www.garmin.com/forms/ideas/

0 joshtee over 5 years ago in reply to trux

Yes, I am definitely talking about the Garmin Connect Mobile Android. I only mention my device to show how low of a priority this seems to be for Garmin.

The screen I am referring specifically to (what I use most) is Cycling. When viewing my 7d, 4w, and 1y totals, the totals list: Average Daily (mi), Total Distance (mi), Average Weekly (mi) and Total Calories. For me, these are not useful metrics. Totals that reflect Total Moving Time (instead of Distance) would be what I need for my training. I don't know anyone who is serious about their cycling training using total miles per week to measure weekly training loads. Total miles are even less useful if most of your training is in the trails.

0 trux over 5 years ago in reply to joshtee

In that case, have a look at the section Cycling of the Reports page in Garmin Connect Web. There is also the report called Total Activity Time, so I guess it is what you are looking for.

0 joshtee over 5 years ago in reply to trux

Yeah, I think that is the closest thing they offer in Connect. I wish they would revamp Connect to fit people who are actually into tracking training and not just activity or other not so useful information.