How can I manually add my run to the training plan?

ajduf

hi,

why it does not work what you tried to do

• technically when you start a scheduled training the fit file created from that activity contains an ID number unique for that training
• that ID is linked to your training plan

search this forum thread for the same questions....you will find a lot requests...search for the replies from trux on this topic

you could contact Garmin Support and ask them to amend your training with the race activity

or

pm me when you want to participate in a trial & error test (outcome unknown) with the training plan fit files

happy & safe sporting

ajduf

or try this, no harm done when it fails (it should fail because of the missing ID)

1368706 said:

I figured out a solution.  To briefly summarize:  a completed training workout shows up as an activity, but doesn't get recognized by the Garmin Coach.    Steps to solve (I'm using the Garmin app on an Android):  open the activity, click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner, edit activity, scroll down to Activity Settings, tap Event Type, change from Uncategorized to Training, tap Save.  Navigate to Garmin Coach and you should see your activity recognized as completed workout as part of your Training.  Hope this helps.

or the same procedure a little bit adapted

RonHi said:

I had the same problem and the solution proposed by 1368706 actually worked with a little modification. 

He said: I figured out a solution.  To briefly summarize:  a completed training workout shows up as an activity, but doesn't get recognized by the Garmin Coach.    Steps to solve (I'm using the Garmin app on an Android):  open the activity, click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner, edit activity, scroll down to Activity Settings, tap Event Type, change from Uncategorized to Training, tap Save.  Navigate to Garmin Coach and you should see your activity recognized as completed workout as part of your Training.  Hope this helps.

I already had the Event Type set as Training and it had not synced. I changed it instead to "Fitness" and it worked. I then changed it back to "Training" and it remained. I think just making the change in that filed prompts a resynch. It might be that any field might work but I can't tell as mins is now fixed. Thank you to 1368706

happy & safe sporting

Hi Former Member and RonHi - thank you for your help.  My Race finally appeared on my watch so I started the activity, stopped and saved it.  I then went into it and manually copied to results of my run activity over (it wouldn't take all stats, however).  Training was not an option in my activity type - however I now have the challenge completed - even if the stats are wonky.  Very frustrating after 12 weeks of training and never having run ANYWHERE for over 30 years!   Thanks so much for taking so much time to reply!

ajduf

congratulations on the race and training

now just keep spending time being healthy and fit

happy & safe sporting

Hi Former Member I have tried editing an Activity, and changing the Event Type to Training as recommended (it was originally set as Uncategorized), but I find the Activity is still not recognized as a completed workout as part of the Training. Any other advice on how I can add this Activity to my training plan?

@1368706 I followed the steps successfully, but the training plan still does not show the workout. It seems like Garmin needs to do a better job designing, implementing, and verifying the software. It is frustrating that the watch app can be so hard to navigate. 

this is what I experienced. (if i get time I will try to reproduce)

- user checked web site to see today's training plan run

- user drives to running place

- user selects training on watch

- user does not see expected workout 

- user selects run and does the logical workout

- user wants to set the run as the workout so it is reflected in the training plan as completed, etc..

I'm using a Forerunner 45, and set my watch to run instead of workout this morning. I tried the tip below but this hasn't worked for me. Any other ideas? Thanks.