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stopwatch functionality

JordJansen
over 2 years ago

I just received my 830 and I really like it. There is, however, one functionality that i am missing. I do a lot of interval training but I cannot find a stopwatch functionality anywhere. I know that I can create training plans, but in this case I am in a training group where I only learn the training a minute before it starts, so not really an option. 

Is there a way in which I can time my intervals properly (using the work-out timer currently but that is rather cumbersome, especially given that seconds are removed if the workout is > 1 hour).

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    There are several stop watch apps available on Connect IQ.

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    I use the "lap" button with "lap time" and "lap distance" data fields displayed.

    It's even easier if you use the Garmin remote as you then only have to press the lap button with a finger or thumb  rather than the button on the Garmin which means letting go of the bars to do it with one hand which is not good at the start of a sprint interval etc.

    Doing it this way also records all the info for each lap to peruse later.

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    JordJansen, I have the same feelings about missing stop watch. I think it should be mandatory in sport device. Even outdoorsy Oregon has it. Stop watch is implemented there in very nice way: you can have it as part of screen (still seeing other parameters) or full screen app with many stop watch sections. I really miss this in Edge 830.

    I was looking in Connect IQ for anything similar. In most cases I found really simple stopwatches, nothing comparable to the one from Oregon. Please let me know if you find something good there. Here is photo showing Oregon 700:

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to leginswal

    Why didn't i think of this! Thanks!!

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    You can also set the lap time to auto lap at a fixed time, but, all your intervals including rest periods would have to be the same time.

    But, if your doing a "pyramid" of a set of steps, say 10 to 20 steps ie each step 2 minutes, then it's ideal for that, but once again once again if you have a rest, then it will keep logging 2 minute laps, but, if your rest period is say 10 minutes, then it's still workable as your rest period would just log it as 5 laps.

    It can also be useful to set up a data field recording number of laps ridden so you do not loose track of what you have done.

    But, I forgot to add, Garmin has a lap summary everytime you complete one and it blacks your screen out for a short while and you cannot turn it off and it's annoying so you bear it or clear it by pressing a button.