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Best way to log track distances?

Former Member over 5 years ago

Just bought my first Garmin, the FR935. I’m training for some specific events, but this questions relates to my 3.2km(2mi) run...

I train on a 400m Olympic track, as the event is also on the track. The sessions I’m currently doing are specific to this race, 4 x 1600m(1mi) sprints with 2min rest between each run.

I want to avoid using GPS for these sprints to avoid any error in distance, and to save battery.

I want to be able to cross the line at the 1600m mark, Press a button and have the watch start my two minute test period so when the timer goes off at the end of the two minutes, I commence my next effort.

On a side note... Is there also an option to have my watch show total calories burnt for the day? I’d like to see it on my watch if I don’t have my phone with me.

Thanks!

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0 nradov over 5 years ago

You can connect a foot pod sensor for speed and distance but there's really no reason not to use GPS. The battery will last a lot longer than that workout.

The watch will show calories. Just make sure you have that widget enabled.

0 Teroc over 5 years ago

Even if you leave the GPS on, disable the autolap button and just press the lap button to start a new timer.

Else you can create a custom workout, that's usually what I do for track workouts.

Do:

Run until lap button press

Rest 2min

x4.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Teroc

Perfect mate. Exactly what I was after!

Am I able to also have the watch give me my 400m splits?

0 Teroc over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

You'd have to press the lap button every lap if you want the 400m splits. You could also set the autolap on with 400m distance, but it'll rely on the GPS and it's pretty inaccurate on the track.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Teroc

Thanks mate. I’ll test it tomorrow morning.