How To Use A Garmin GPS Running Watch

By: Cat Mig

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Learning how to use a Garmin GPS running watch will improve your knowledge on how well you are performing during your workouts. The Garmin GPS running watch is great for the runner who wants to know his speed, heart rate, distance and location in an easy to read display. With increasing technology why not use it for running. Here is how to use a Garmin GPS running watch.

To use a Garmin GPS Running Watch you will need:

  • Good pair of running shoes
  • Your Garmin GPS Running Watch
  • The outdoors (or can sub for an indoor track)
  • A computer

Steps

  1. First thing first it is always best to have amazing running shoes. This is important for anyone getting ready for a run maybe training for race or just trying to stay on top of their fitness.  The shoes make a difference on your performance/health. Good shoes prevent injury and allow you to perform at your best.
  2. Next grab your Garmin GPS running watch and put on. You’ll be surprised how easy the watch will be able to pick up where you are. The GPS antenna wraps around your wrist that tracks where you are by locking into the satellites this will give you a better view of the horizon. This watch tracks your heart rate and pace and displays it in easy to read view and allows you to rearrange what information is most important to you in front and center of the watch.
  3. Now you are ready for your run using the Garmin GPS running watch. Choose your outdoor path or opt for the indoor track either way the Garmin GPS running watch will be there for you. Tracking you every step you take. With this system the Garmin GPS running watch allows you to compete against yourself. This is especially helpful because running the same path or running in circles does get boring this watch allows you to push yourself and make a game out of it. 
  4. After you run you can upload the Garmin GPS running watch data to the Internet using Garmin’s Motion Based service. This is an application that takes the information from your watch and translates it into an easy to read online performance and mapping analysis. From here you can share and compare with others if you wish.

Happy running.

Posted on: Sep. 20, 2010