Think i must be missing something straightforwards but is there a way to set up autolaps in a workout without repeating the step and and over?
I currently have a warmup till lap press, run for say 6 miles, then cooldown but autolap doesnt seem to work and i can only get a split for the full 6 mile section.
BT - That feature only works if you are in free running mode. if you are following a working from GC it doesn't autolap.
I saw someone posted a thread about it on the Garmin forums. The "Solution" is to set the workout to 1m intervals for 6 repeats (For a 6 mile workout), which I think is what you already worked out.
Yeah I did some more searching and for a reason that seems to technical for my brain it doesnt work. Yay for 20 mile runs. Might just give the calendar option a miss which seems a shame.
On a different note how are other people finding the race predictor times. For me the seem a little on the ambitious side but that may be that im relatively new to running so there is more room for improvement?
Hi - I'm considering upgrading to FR620 or maybe FR220 (currently have FR210).
Apologies if already covered in this thread but there are a lot of replies and I haven't read the whole thing...
I'm almost certain it does having looked at a couple of reviews but I want to make absolutely sure...
Can 'mixed' workouts be programmed (either from calendar mode or direct on the watch)? What I mean is different length intervals and recoveries within the same workout. Eg the other day I ran warm up, 6 mins threshold, 60s recovery, 6 x 1km with 90s recoveries, 6 mins threshold, cool down. That takes a bit of messing around on the FR210...
Can that be programmed into the watch so I can just go out and run without having to press buttons during the workout??
The 220 definitely can. Configure the workout in GC (Or use existing ones) and you can do one of 2 things.
1. Push the workout to the watch so you can run it whenever you you see fit
2. Schedule the workout in your calendar, then push the calendar to the watch. You then choose the day's workout you are doing (Default to Today)
I do option 2 as I have my whole training plans et up in GC. Unfortunately though, if you do option 2, it doesn't also store each workout in the same location as option 1! That is, if I set up an interval workout on my calendar, then it shows on the watches Calendar mode. But if I wanted to run the same workout on an ad hoc basis I would ALSO have to push it to the watch in workout mode.
Thanks - the calendar thing sounds good. I got the 210 a couple of years ago with no idea how I would use it. It was just a method of tracking average pace for mile. When I got myself a training plan at the start of last year, I diligently put all the workouts in the calendar on GC then tried to push the calendar to the 210. Didn't work. Then tried to push individual workouts. Didn't work. What a waste of time! My own fault but I had gathered from somewhere that it could be done!
This year I've gone old school and just use an excel spreadsheet but would be great to not have to pre-programme the watch at the start of each workout. And mixed workouts would also be a massive help!
(It's my birthday in a few weeks and my wife doesn't know what to get me...)
I should also not that at the moment the feature isn't working. Garmin Connect are mid update and whatever they've started doing has broken the ability to push either of them to my 220, much to my annoyance yesterday as I had altered the planned session!
Wondering why Garmin haven't provided a facility to configure your watch (220 or 620) from either GE or GC when it's connected. This facility would make things so much simpler.
Very, very nice piece of kit. Brilliant upgrade from my FR10 - just having four fields visible at all times means so much less fannying about with my wrist mid-run.
PH - I had my VO2max tested using a proper method a year ago and it was measured as 56. Admittedly that was at the end of a largely bedridden week in hospital, but it won't be far off.
Then I bought a 620. First go, it says my VO2max is 54. Righto, says I, that's not bad for something that's just going on HR & speed.
Then it started going up... and up...
It currently tells me my VO2max is 70, and that I should be running sub 15 minute parkruns. So no, I'm not taking the VO2max function seriously, but then again I never expected it to be anything more than a bit of a gimmick.
It's recommended on any marathon to not use the autolap and use the mile markers as shown on the course. This is because you are normally always running more than a mile on the course (swerving, not running on the racing line etc). I only had one issue in London with the reception and that was through one of the tunnels. Docklands wasn't an issue
According to the route and elevation profile from my 620, last year's london marathon involved running up to the top of Canary Wharf tower, diving from the top into the docks and swimming across before rejoining the course. Don't rely on autolap for pacing, use the mile markers as Emmy says.
I might still use the auto lap to give me a general feel for pace - although will take it with a pinch of salt - and double check against the mile markers / 5km markers as you both suggested.
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Not sure if anyone knows but the software has been revised into a new download....
you can get details on how to get it here.....
https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?66502-Update-Forerunner-620-Inaccurate-GPS-Track-During-an-Activity
GPS Upgrade to 3.0 from 2.9 downloaded last night....
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Stolen from Garmins Forums.
620 Useful Links [blockquote class=postcontent restore]Hard resetHold down power button for 15 secs.
See "Resetting your device" in http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/Fo..._620_OM_EN.pdf
Master reset (aka non prompted non-vol clear)
https://support.garmin.com/support/s...00000000000%7D
Backup personal settings
https://support.garmin.com/support/s...00000000000%7d
Garmin 620/220 Microsite
http://sites.garmin.com/forerunnerCoach/
Garmin 620 Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/garminblog/search?query=620
Manuals
http://support.garmin.com/support/ma...=en&country=US
Garmin Express Fit
https://connect.garmin.com/help/start/Forerunner620-220
Firstbeat info (VO2 Max, Recovery Advisor, Training Effect, Calories)
http://www.firstbeat.com/consumers/g...-rate-monitors
DC Rainmaker Review
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/g...er-review.html
Think i must be missing something straightforwards but is there a way to set up autolaps in a workout without repeating the step and and over?
I currently have a warmup till lap press, run for say 6 miles, then cooldown but autolap doesnt seem to work and i can only get a split for the full 6 mile section.
As i say probably missing something obvious....
Settings
Activity Settings
scroll down twice to Auto Lap, click to go in I have mine set to on and 1km for the laps.
BT - That feature only works if you are in free running mode. if you are following a working from GC it doesn't autolap.
I saw someone posted a thread about it on the Garmin forums. The "Solution" is to set the workout to 1m intervals for 6 repeats (For a 6 mile workout), which I think is what you already worked out.
Fingers crossed for a firmware update for it!
D'oh
Yeah I did some more searching and for a reason that seems to technical for my brain it doesnt work. Yay for 20 mile runs. Might just give the calendar option a miss which seems a shame.
On a different note how are other people finding the race predictor times. For me the seem a little on the ambitious side but that may be that im relatively new to running so there is more room for improvement?
Seems a little ambitious to me as well
I've just installed an update and now I can't view my history without first having a GPS connection. Is anyone else having this issue?
In fact, all my records have gone weird. They all say they were set today. Think I'll try a master reset
Check the date... First time I updated mine it set the date to be wrong, once I reset thst it was fine.
The reset didn't help with it wanting a GPS lock though to view the history (not that there is any history any more as i deleted it).
Will take it outside later and get a lock to fix the time and date and see if that does it.
Apologies if already covered in this thread but there are a lot of replies and I haven't read the whole thing...
I'm almost certain it does having looked at a couple of reviews but I want to make absolutely sure...
Can 'mixed' workouts be programmed (either from calendar mode or direct on the watch)? What I mean is different length intervals and recoveries within the same workout. Eg the other day I ran warm up, 6 mins threshold, 60s recovery, 6 x 1km with 90s recoveries, 6 mins threshold, cool down. That takes a bit of messing around on the FR210...
Can that be programmed into the watch so I can just go out and run without having to press buttons during the workout??
Hi Calum,
The 220 definitely can. Configure the workout in GC (Or use existing ones) and you can do one of 2 things.
1. Push the workout to the watch so you can run it whenever you you see fit
2. Schedule the workout in your calendar, then push the calendar to the watch. You then choose the day's workout you are doing (Default to Today)
I do option 2 as I have my whole training plans et up in GC. Unfortunately though, if you do option 2, it doesn't also store each workout in the same location as option 1! That is, if I set up an interval workout on my calendar, then it shows on the watches Calendar mode. But if I wanted to run the same workout on an ad hoc basis I would ALSO have to push it to the watch in workout mode.
Hopefully some of that made a modicum of sense!
This year I've gone old school and just use an excel spreadsheet but would be great to not have to pre-programme the watch at the start of each workout. And mixed workouts would also be a massive help!
(It's my birthday in a few weeks and my wife doesn't know what to get me...)
Cheers
I should also not that at the moment the feature isn't working. Garmin Connect are mid update and whatever they've started doing has broken the ability to push either of them to my 220, much to my annoyance yesterday as I had altered the planned session!
Wondering why Garmin haven't provided a facility to configure your watch (220 or 620) from either GE or GC when it's connected. This facility would make things so much simpler.
Or have I missed something
We're up to 2.9 and now with bike functions!
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Just purchased one and tried it over the weekend - all seems great.
GPS accuracy seems fine and at least as good as my 610.
WiFi uploads are great. Connection to charging pod is fine too.
Haven't come across any issues with mine so far.
Very, very nice piece of kit. Brilliant upgrade from my FR10 - just having four fields visible at all times means so much less fannying about with my wrist mid-run.
I have a 620 and have been extremely happy with it. but have been wondering how accurate the vo2 max estimator is?
how seriously do you other 620 owners take this function?
I have a score of 50 BTW which puts me in half way through the first blue zone.
PH - I had my VO2max tested using a proper method a year ago and it was measured as 56. Admittedly that was at the end of a largely bedridden week in hospital, but it won't be far off.
Then I bought a 620. First go, it says my VO2max is 54. Righto, says I, that's not bad for something that's just going on HR & speed.
Then it started going up... and up...
It currently tells me my VO2max is 70, and that I should be running sub 15 minute parkruns. So no, I'm not taking the VO2max function seriously, but then again I never expected it to be anything more than a bit of a gimmick.
Hi 620 users,
does the "auto lap" work ok at the London Marathon?
Do the buildings cause too much interference?
It's recommended on any marathon to not use the autolap and use the mile markers as shown on the course. This is because you are normally always running more than a mile on the course (swerving, not running on the racing line etc). I only had one issue in London with the reception and that was through one of the tunnels. Docklands wasn't an issue
According to the route and elevation profile from my 620, last year's london marathon involved running up to the top of Canary Wharf tower, diving from the top into the docks and swimming across before rejoining the course. Don't rely on autolap for pacing, use the mile markers as Emmy says.
ok thanks for info.
I might still use the auto lap to give me a general feel for pace - although will take it with a pinch of salt - and double check against the mile markers / 5km markers as you both suggested.