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Show current elevation during an activity

Miguel_Tyrie — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:51:10 GMT

During an activity, how can I get my watch to show the current elevation? I have searched through all the menus in the map / navaigation screens and can’t see it anywhere. Do I need to add a Data Screen with altitude on it ?

RE: Show current elevation during an activity

Miguel_Tyrie — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 23:40:41 GMT

Thanks, I’ve added a data screen for now

RE: Cómo puedo recuperar una actividad que elimine

seilogramp — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:25:27 GMT

how do I get my activity back if I delete it? - Garmin Connect Web - Mobile Apps & Web - Garmin Forums

Cómo puedo recuperar una actividad que elimine

5948798 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:05:02 GMT

Elimine mí última actividad como puedo recuperarla

Changer la pile sur fenix 3hr

Renefrt — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:20:53 GMT

Bonjour.

Ma montre tient moins le charge je dirais deux à trois jours.

Voire moins si je l'utilise.

J'habite Nice 06300 ou faire changer la pile.

Merci

RE: Changer la pile sur fenix 3hr

trux — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:39:34 GMT

[quote userid="891531" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/361023/changer-la-pile-sur-fenix-3hr"]ou faire changer la pile[/quote]

Soit tout seul, soit chez un horloger.

www.youtube.com/watch

RE: Show current elevation during an activity

trux — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 23:43:25 GMT

[quote userid="890070" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/360942/show-current-elevation-during-an-activity"]Do I need to add a Data Screen with altitude on it ?[/quote]

You can. Or you can replace a field you do not need on one of the existing screens. It depends what you like more. Elevation is in the Elevation Fields category. Only available in (most of) outdoor activities.

RE: Phoenix 5

Former Member — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:21:57 GMT

There is a lot of information on courses (routes) out there, for example here.

Phoenix 5

giliyehuda — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:51:15 GMT

Hello, I have a Garmin Phoenix 5 watch and I'm trying to download routes, after I downloaded a route I didn't see the route or the app of routes, could you explain to me maybe send a video or a website where you can download Israel's routes for free

Pace

Chaosklaus — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:56:13 GMT

Hi,

During my run, I can not see my actual pace on my Fenix5x anymore...

2 days ago all fine - this morning i have to run without seeing my pace.

Any idea how to solve this issue?

Thanks for help and best regards

Klaus

RE: Phoenix 5

seilogramp — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:24:16 GMT

Moved thread to fenix 5 forum (was Active Captain)

RE: Help - file import error "We don't support the file type you tried to import"

seilogramp — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:12:51 GMT

This will work - forums.garmin.com/.../E2EH2435_2D00_fixed.fit

What type of activity was this? Strength Training?

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files:

Sync your device then remove all activity fit files from your Garmin device using these directions - Removing Recorded Activities on a Garmin Fitness Device
Check for firmware updates using Garmin Express
If issues persist, contact Garmin Support

Your HRM caused the corruption. HRM-Pro, Pro Plus, Tri, and Swim will sometimes corrupt activity fit files.

Use the HRM download feature only after an activity where it was not possible to wear the watch
Update the HRM firmware Updating Software on the HRM-Pro/Pro Plus
During the HRM-Pro download process keep the strap and watch in close proximity
If issues persist even after the firmware update, contact Garmin Support
More here about corrupted HR data: Corrupt FIT File Repair Requests

Help - file import error "We don't support the file type you tried to import"

8654570 — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:26:54 GMT

Hi,

I tried to upload an activity, but it won't sync to garmin connect. When I have then tried to manually upload i get the following error message "We don't support the file type you tried to import.". It's the first time I've had a problem syncing an activity from my Fenix 5, so I'm a bit stuck? File attached if that helps[View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/170/E2EH2435.zip:320:240]

Fenix 5s version 25.00 metrics errors

RePitt — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:55:35 GMT

Time, Bike and Run metrics completely out of sync since the 25.00 software update.

Any way to revert to the previous version?

Garmin, you need to fix the bugs!

Zero Anaerobic Effect After Hard Run

Former Member — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:37:22 GMT

How does Garmin calculate Anaerobic effect exactly? I have been using my Fenix 5 for a good few months now, so it?s dialling in to my training nicely now. It?s got to the point that I am starting to really rely on the data it provides me. I have also started to use the HRM run too and that is starting to give me more good data. Yesterday, however, I did a hard run in atrocious weather where I was in my maximum HR zone for a good 3 Miles. When I finished my run I got an Anaerobic effort of zero.

Does anybody know what this may be the case. As I said my HR was in max for a good 20 mins.
i did lose GPS for a short period which gave me bad data but I wouldn?t have thought Anaerobic data would require GPS data to calculate.

RE: Zero Anaerobic Effect After Hard Run

SteveI — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:21:20 GMT

watch underestimated a little. I think the watch underestimates my anaerobic level, since it is giving me the speed. I am better at shorter distances. Overall, I think I have a handle on it. I will ignore the speed recommendation, and run at the higher pace, even if I think it will be hard(read impossible) to maintain. Currently training for first half in the spring and full marathon in the fall. Speed workouts aren't as important as getting the miles under my belt. I do notice the race predicter seems to jump when when I get a decent anaerobic workout in. wish me luck.

Edit: Winter sux in the north east, I am barely able to to run outside once a month now. I really think it is confusing the watch(965) since most of my runs are on the treadmill. VO2 max, and the race predicter jumps when i run outdoors. I am looking forward to running on the track for the sprints. I last ran on the track 35+ years ago. Running a marathon was a bucket list item from way back when. Sad, but getting my watch 3 months ago got me off my @$$ to go for it.

RE: Feniks 3 firmware rollback

3069308 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:03:00 GMT

Thanks trux, very useful indeed. And thanks for the link to the guide. In all my searching I never came across this page.

Feniks 3 firmware rollback

3069308 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 06:29:37 GMT

Good morning

My old Feniks 3 has just been replenished with new battery after the first did not last longer than a day or two. Unfortunately, the new battery exibits the exact behaviour. I have uninstalled everything that could cause drain, switched off wifi and bluetooth connections, and deactivated my Strava account. Still the same.

Today I tried rolling back the firmware to pre-V9 but cannot get it to work. Each time it restarts, the version is upgraded to 9.6.

Any suggestions?

Jaco

RE: Zero Anaerobic Effect After Hard Run

Etupes25 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:54:39 GMT

[quote userid="870363" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/135664/zero-anaerobic-effect-after-hard-run/1731003#1731003"]I'm guessing the treadmill may be part of the issue. [/quote]

How was the watch measuring pace during your treadmill workout? Did you use the pace estimated by the watch, by a chest strap like the HRM Pro, or a foot pod?

[quote userid="870363" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/135664/zero-anaerobic-effect-after-hard-run/1731003#1731003"]New anaerobic recommendation is 7 x1min @ 8:10/mi. [/quote]

That seems like a good structure.

Ignore the speed recommendation and do a maximal but steady effort. Don't hesitate to walk instead of jogging during intervals. You will get a poor execution score, but the anaerobic effect will be better measured if there is a strong contrast between the high effort intervals and the rest periods.

Finally, since your target for anaerobic workouts is too low, you should check your HR Max and do a new LT running test runnning outside with GPS or a foot pod.

RE: Feniks 3 firmware rollback

trux — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:39:43 GMT

[quote userid="859931" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/359482/feniks-3-firmware-rollback"]Any suggestions?[/quote]

Possibly the battery gauge just needs to be calibrated. Do a soft-reset, and then fully charge the watch (keep it on the charger ~1hr more, after the indicator shows 100%), then use the watch till it shuts down. Repeat the cycle twice.

Some more details and, and some additional tips are available here: Troubleshooting guide for high battery drain

RE: Feniks 3 firmware rollback

Former Member — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:48:42 GMT

My Fenix 3 is also still going strong on FW 9.6, I don't think going back to an older FW will fix this.

If a hard reset didn't work, maybe the new battery was not really new (happened to me a few times). Did the battery arrive more than half full or totally flat? If it was flat, try another one from a different source.

Otherwise, give it a week or two with normal use and charge cycles. There is power management logic in the watch that should adapt to the characteristics of the new battery.

RE: horizontal lines, no display

Former Member — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:41:29 GMT

Contact Garmin Support in your area to discuss what out-of-warranty replacement options there are, or try to fix it yourself, which will probably mean buying a front bezel + display unit on Ebay or Aliexpress, which is not particularly cheap, and no guarantee for success either (the main board may be faulty).

horizontal lines, no display

mrvandoorn — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:25:32 GMT

Neither soft nor hard reset make it better. I just have random horizontal lines on the screen and no display...

RE: Zero Anaerobic Effect After Hard Run

SteveI — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:24:21 GMT

@Etupes25.

Thx.. The reason for my post is that I got more anaerobic benefit accidentally (TE 1.8), than when I was trying to do an anaerobic activity. For the activity you mentioned, garmin tells me to run 8.3/mi. If I do that I get TE 0. 7-7.5/mi gets me TE 1. I'm guessing the treadmill may be part of the issue. It takes a few seconds to get up to speed. I'll try the same outside on a track when the weather permits. Decades ago, we called them windsprints.... (I hate windsprints.)

update: i meant garmin recomended 8:30/mi and I ran 7:00-7:30 /mi. New anaerobic recommendation is 7 x1min @ 8:10/mi. I'm guessing I will have to run @ 6:40/mi (9mph) for it to register a score.

RE: Zero Anaerobic Effect After Hard Run

Etupes25 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:53:21 GMT

[quote userid="870363" url="~/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/135664/zero-anaerobic-effect-after-hard-run/1730703#1730703"]Today, I thought F'it and ran outside for 3 miles, first mile easy, then final 2 miles as hard as I could. Almost 10 minutes in zone 5. [/quote]

It is a common misconception that getting the heart rate in zone 5 denotes an anaerobic effort. You can get your heart rate in zone 5 by running long enough at threshold, and it is still a mostly aerobic effort.

To get anaerobic effort with the watch, you need to run maximal *steady* effort for a duration of 40s to 1:20mn and then repeat. For example:

- run maximal steady speed for 1mn

- walk for 2mn

- repeat 8 times.

E.g I get up to 3.5 anaerobic TE when I do 8 400m repeats maximal speed with 90s rest periods. I couldn't do a 9th repeat...

Also, you need to make sure:

- your HR Max is correct. If your doctor lets you, and your are a trained runner, take your 5k personal best, add 5bpm to the peak HR. This will be very close to your HR Max,

- use a reliable source for HR. Use a cheststrap

- you use a reliable source for pace. Use a foot pod for treadmill or the HRM-Pro chest strap. Pace (or power for cycling) is very important for proper anaerobic evaluation.