How To Create A Training Plan In Garmin Connect
Garmin Running Workout Guide: Everything You Need To Know
I program my custom workouts into my Garmin Forerunner 55.
As an enthusiastic Garmin user and running coach, I wanted to compile this Garmin running workout guide to help you get the most out of your running watch and training. Your Garmin watch can be your best training partner, offering training insights as well as customized running workouts, health metrics, and more. With all of the options and data on the Garmin, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to use it best for workouts. I am breaking it down for you here so you can get the most out of your next Garmin running workout.
Garmin Running Workout Options
Garmin watches now have more programs than ever to help with your training, with Garmin Coach, Garmin Connect Training Plans, and the option to create your own Garmin running workout program and send it to your watch.
Don't have a Garmin? Check out my tips for finding the best running watch for you. All of the newer Garmin GPS watches have extended capabilities for training plans and customization.
What Is Garmin Coach?
The Garmin Coach feature allows you to choose an adaptive training plan with a Garmin coach for goal race distances of 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The plans range from 12 to 16 weeks, depending on your goal race date and fitness level. If you'd like to use Garmin Coach, check out which watches are compatible with Garmin Coach.
How To Use Garmin Coach
To set up Garmin Coach, log in to your Garmin Connect account on the web and choose your coach and plan. There are 3 Garmin coaches to choose from and you can enter your goal race date and goal race time. Once you pick your plan, you will get a new Garmin running workout program each week. You can see workout details online through Garmin Connect, and the running workouts will appear on your watch each day as well.
You will need to sync your Garmin watch with the Garmin Connect app on your phone to get your Garmin running workout program each week. If you sync your Garmin every morning, you will be set with your workouts and stats for the day.
The Garmin Coach feature is good for beginning runners and those who need a free training program. It works for goal paces up to 7:00-minute miles. For faster time goals or distances outside of 5K, 10K, or half marathon, you will need a customized training program.
Garmin Training Plans
Garmin Training Plans are pre-made training programs for running, triathlons, or cycling. You can choose a running plan by logging in to Garmin Connect on the web. Then go to the Training tab on the left and select Training Plans. You can then select a plan, with distance options ranging from 5K to marathon. Each plan is 12 to 16 weeks. Once you choose a plan, sync your watch to Garmin Connect to upload your Garmin running workouts for the week.
Garmin Training Plans are good for free pre-made training programs that can display on your watch. For more personalized training that you can program into your Garmin, check out Runstreet Training options.
How to Customize Your Garmin Running Workout Program
Once I learned how to program workouts into my Garmin, it's been a game-changer for my own training as well as workouts for people I coach. You can create workouts in Garmin Connect and send them to your watch so they're available to pull up on your running watch in time for your next run. If you have a customized training plan, you can enter your workouts in Garmin Connect.
How to Create Garmin Running Workouts
The recent Garmin running watches have the option to create your own workouts and program them into your watch.
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To begin, log in to your Garmin Connect account on the web.
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Once you are logged in, go to the Training tab on the left-hand menu and click Workouts.
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Select workout type on the top left - choose Run and Create Workout.
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A default workout will display, with Warm-Up, Run and Cooldown. You can enter your goal times, distance, pace, or heart rate for these segments by clicking Edit Step on the right side of each workout phase. You can also create Repeats if you are doing an interval workout by clicking Add A Repeat on the right side.
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Once you've entered your Garmin running workout, click Save Workout on the top right.
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After you save your workout, you can click Add to Calendar to add it to your training plan for the day you need to do the workout. Also, click Send to Device to have the workout sent to your watch.
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On your scheduled workout day, sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app and your workout will pop up for you to do.
You can create workouts and schedule them any time in the Garmin Connect app online. You won't be able to create Garmin running workouts on your watch or phone but once you have them created online, you can schedule them and send them to your watch.
Sample Garmin Running Workout
I created a sample Garmin running workout to show you how you can create an interval workout on Garmin Connect.
Follow the steps above to create your workout and you can delete the base run/middle portion of the template. Add Repeats from the top right. Select edit. On the duration option, set distance to .25 miles. For Intensity Target, choose pace (or heart rate if you train by heart rate) and enter your goal pace for your 400 repeats. On the top left of the Repeats box, write in how many repeats you want to include in your workout.
You can edit the Warm Up and Cool Down to suit your needs, measuring in distance or time. Save your Garmin running workout and label it whatever you'd like.
Have you tried programming your running workouts in Garmin Connect? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Happy running to you!
Resources: Runstreet Customized Training, Garmin Connect
Related Posts: How to Find the Best Running Watch, 10 Tips to Run Your Fastest 5K, 5 Running Workouts to Get Faster
Marnie Kunz is a USATF and RRCA-certified running coach and the creator of Runstreet Art Runs, which bring together communities through running and street art. She is a Brooklyn resident, running coach, Akita mom , and writer. She enjoys running coaching, traveling, art, and eating messily. You can follow her running and events at @Runstreet Instagram and Runstreet Facebook and follow her on Twitter for more on her running adventures.
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