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How do I create a workout to track walking that I can actually use

I know how to create workouts, I have several of them already.

I have one that I use for Running, that was very straightforward - easy to create, I have it on my calendar, and when I start the "Run" activity from my watch, I'm prompted to choose if I want to do the Run workout.

I have a custom workout created for my Walk days, that has the Total Distance defined, and just the step of "Go". However, I do not get prompted for this when I choose the "Walk" activity on my watch, even when this is the scheduled Workout for the day. I figure that is probably because it is associated with "Custom" vs. "Walk".

Ok, fine, I figured I'd go see if "Custom" is an Activity that I can choose from on my watch or in the app, and it is not.

So, my question is, how do I ever get this workout to show as being associated with the Walk that I do on my Walk days? Or is that just not possible. Do I have to use a "Run" activity but just walk?

Thank you!

0 rentagreement over 2 years ago

yes, or you could use the "Alert" option in the Walk settings and set up a recurring timer like "every 2 min" or a certain heartrate...

0 Garmin-Sierra over 2 years ago

BippityBoppity

Please see Which Garmin Connect Workouts Are Compatible With My Garmin Watch?

Custom workouts are not compatible with the Venu/Vivo series, so you are limited to creating workouts for other activities such as Run, as you have experienced. After you create a workout, you must "Send to" your watch and sync it. You won't have the option to 'send' your Custom activity to your Venu 2 Plus in the first place.

As a work-a-round, I would suggest setting up a standard Walk activity from the watch to alert you when you have reached the distance you desire. You can set this up by bringing up a 'Walk' activity from the watch and swiping up to Settings > Alerts > Add New > Distance. Enter the distance that you would like to reach, and your watch will alert you when you reach it.