Garmin 245- Structured Workouts For Runners
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- I currently use the Garmin 245 music, but over the past 12 years, I've also owned the Garmin 235, Garmin 620, Garmin 910xt, and the Garmin 305. That's over a decade of Garmin Forerunners...but it wasn't until last year that I discovered structured workouts on the Garmin watches.
In today's video, I'll show you how to program your watch using my Garmin 245 Music and the Garmin Connect app for tempo runs and track workouts. There's one amazing tip to help with your track workouts to handle anything that might throw off your planned workout a little bit.
Never mess up a workout by accidentally skipping the number of reps and keep your friends' Strava newsfeeds clean by only uploading one total workout, not a bunch of warm up, reps, cool down segments.
Oh, and there's a special guest appearance from a fluffy friend that you definitely don't want to miss!
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Seriously. Yor are authentic, kind and excited about telling me what's up with structured workouts. You got the Like within seconds!
Thanks...you just made my day!
@@RunningOtaku I see it the same way. A lot of passion for running and creating trainings. This is really helpfull for habby athlets that take their running training seriously and effective with the aim to make progress. I ordered my Garmin 245 2 hours before watching your video. I was happy with my forerunner 30 before.
Late to the game, but just got the 245. Your tutorial is fantastic.
Really great tutorial! I'm currently using a training coach, but will definitely try some of the workouts from your video.
Great tutorial! Thank you!!!! Exactly what I was looking for as a newbie to intervals! You (and your pup) so genuine and sweet! Subscribed right away! Can't wait to check out more of your videos! Thank you again! 🙏🏼
I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Best of luck on your next interval workout!
Using this feature tonight on my run. I have been doing a lot of structured workouts during this training block, and this will make it so much easier. Thank you!!
David Saxe Fantastic. Let us know how it goes.
Love your video. Keep them coming!
Really great video! Super practical. Your Pro tips are spot on!
Joe Heikes That’s me- practical makes perfect! 🤓
Great video and I love your home!
Looking forward to this watch arriving after watching this. Thanks.
Loved your dog! It reminded me of a beautiful CockaPoo I had years ago. Excellent video! Can't wait to get my 245!
Thanks! Poodle mixes are cute, but sometimes a bit high strung, huh?
Very helpful video! I just got my first Garmin watch. So excited :)
Fantastic…enjoy!
I discovered your channel today. I am happy I did. Keep the good work and thank you!
That’s great- thanks for watching!
Thanks for a thorough presentation! Big help for a new runner 👍
You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help!
wow! thats an amazing tutorial. buying my first garmin watch 245 this week on behalf of my bday. can't wait to run with it! being a newbie runner, this tutorial helps a lot! 🙌🏼
That’s fantastic! The 245 is a great watch, I hope you enjoy it. Happy running!
This is pretty mindblowing, because all these times I thought I can only set this on my watch, not on the app. 🤯
I've been running for a while and had the Garmin Forerunner 230, and now the Fenix 5X. I never did any workouts or knew how to set up workouts. Your video was super helpful. Thx and keep up the good work!
That’s great! Good luck with your workouts.
THIS is the one. I've been wanting to switch to Garmin for ages, but didn't understand how it really worked and THIS showed me exactly what i needed to see. thank you. and it's super clear how you explain the app and then using the watch. I've ordered my Garmin and can't wait to get started now that i know how to set this up!
That’s great! Thank you so much for watching. 😃
Great instruction. Just what I needed after just purchasing my Garmin 745 music. Thanks.
That’s great. Enjoy your new watch!
Very nice walkthrough of this function. Thank You!!
Thanks for your kind words...you just made my day!
superb video 👍
This is amazing. Thank you for explaining!
You’re welcome and have a great workout!
Excellent!
As a new runner (who's growing bored with what my Apple Watch offers) I've been watching a ton of videos on various GPS watches. I had no idea they even did structured workouts and am anxious to add intervals to my training. This was so helpful! Thank you!
That’s great, thanks. I love my Apple Watch for day-to-day life and my Garmin only when running. It’s the best of both worlds, huh? 😎
Ordered my new forerunner 245 today, white one as well 😄 great tutorial! just what I was looking for! Thanks!
Thats great…happy running!! 😀
Thank you, love this video.
The Garmin Forerunner 245 it's amazing (love mine).
Regards from Perú!
Great tutorial. One problem i had after creating the working on the connect app, was finding it in my Garmin watch.
Thanks for the great video. I'm eager to try out on my new Garmin watch.
Hope you enjoy it.
good video .. i just bought garmin forrunner 245, thanks to your video i can find out the features of garmin forrunner 245 .. hopefully there is the latest video about other running training features..
Thanks Arah. If you haven’t already, check out DCRainmaker’s channel. He goes into a lot of detail about all the features.
I love your style and energy. Keep it up :)
Thanks- now I feel guilty to have not posted in a while!
this is very very helpful! thank you so much!
This is a fantastic video. Straight to the point, loved that you showed the phone screen while setting it up on the phone. The only thing missing for me is hearing about the audio cues that the watch can provide, if it does. Nevertheless, not a criticism by any means, this video was super helpful and well put together, thanks so much
Good suggestion, thanks! Yes, the watch provides audio cues for the start and finish of each lap. When the lap is complete, it will tell you the lap time. I also use it on long runs by setting the auto lap to every mile (or km) and then I’ll hear what my pace for that last mile was without ever having to look at my watch. Love it!
Great tutorial, very helpful thanks!
Glad I could be of help!
Ah, thx! This was exactly what I was looking for. This makes me want the garmin 735 so I have the option of this and training peaks.
Awesome, glad I could be of help! I just posted a video about the music capabilities if you are interested.
This is all set on polar watches already just pick what your training for and it sets everything for you, and the cherry on top is it actually auto adjust to suit individuals so if your fatigued it adjusts your next workout to benefit you not injury you by over working you, but if your doing well it will up the anti.
Great video
Great video man! thanks!
I’m due for a new GPS watch and just ordered the forerunner 245. I’ve heard rave reviews on it and am looking forward to using the structured workouts feature. Thanks for the clear instructions. Liked and subscribed. Great video, and hi Harry!
That’s great! I hope you enjoy the watch...and best of luck on your workouts. Are you training for a specific race?
Running Otaku thanks! I just did my first run with it today. Still have to figure some things out, but so far so good. Registered for Chicago marathon, but working through a lateral meniscus tear. We’ll see if it happens!
@@rflores81 Great to hear...keep it up!
I just bought a Garmin Forerunner 245 watch. I am so new to running that it's embarrassing to even mention. So how you program the watch and I said I could only dream to get to that point, but maybe one day. I am 57 years old and can barely do a mile has updated also I really like data so happy you can program the watch as well as you can. Thanks for sharing!
great review! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Super helpful video, thanks :)
My pleasure, glad to be of help!
Some Garmin watches now have a track mode and it's damm accurate!
Hi! I'm Carlos. Nice to meet You! This video is so useful to me rigth now. I'm looking for a new running smartwatch not for wearing propouses, but for track laps and street running. You are an excelent cominicator. Congrats!. Beutiful puppy. Regards from México.
¡Muchas gracias!
I have a question, instead of a recovery, could you chose rest and would that pause your workout and not include the rest in the data? Love the video btw.
This really awesome what you can do with this watch and I appreciate all the information and how to! What is your advice that does intervald like this watch but a cheaper purchase? Thank you in advance. Subscribed! Great information!
Well, the Garmin 245 is now down to US$249 and there's also the Garmin 45 for US$149, which has the exact same workout functionality.
Great video! First time in your channel. Do you know if this Structured Workouts can be set up in the new Forerunner 55?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my English; i'm still learning
Have a Productive and Healthy Day!
I love Harry the dog 😁
The only way to do complex workouts!
I figured you might use this function. 👍🏻
I have had a Garmin for few years, finally I'm getting to use this feature. Thanks for the instructional video. Btw, what set up do you have for video and splitting the screen to show your phone screen.
I use the screen record functionality on the iPhone and I use Final Cut Pro for my video editing.
Someone may have already mentioned this, but it is a lot easier to build the workouts from within the Garmin Connect Express desktop app as another option to doing it on your phone.
True, but I usually end up building the workouts when I’m not near my computer.
perfect !!! its pretty cool how u can order yr workout and how many tools it has to run in running tracks and how can u make it more accurate in manul lap , exactly what i need and i was seraching for !!! thanks !!! i ll subscribe !
by the way nice progressive trainning plan ,have you tried pace pro ?
I've never tried it. I'ld love to hear your thoughts if you have.
me either but i ll when i will buy my 245 and i ll try.. its in trainning ,strategies of pace . and the 245 support it !
Great videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them.
I'm between the 245 M and the AW. I'll use it mostly for running... seems like you would recommend the garmin over the apple watch, correct?
Yup, if running is the #1 reason for the watch, go with the Garmin. The Apple Watch 3 at $199 is a great price if you want both though 😀
@@RunningOtaku Thank you!!
AW is a really cool allrounder, but it is tied to the apple ecosystem
Sad, but true.
Great video, thanks! :) Can you configure data screen in progressive workout? For example put heart rate instead of step time? Take care :)
Yes, you can. When you do structured workouts there are several data screens. One is fixed by Garmin, but you can customize all of the other screens with 1-4 fields each.
I have a Suunto watch, and the Movescount app had/has a workout builder that is similar, but less sophisticated. That app is being discontinued, and the replacement Suunto app does not have the functionality yet. I have moved to the new app (you can’t run them both apparently), so I’m stuck with the one workout that I saved to the watch! I think Suunto are a way behind Garmin on a lot of aspects of the user experience. One thing that annoys me in the workout is that I have the steps set by time, but I still have to press the lap button for the watch to record the splits.
Sorry for the rant!
I see, thank you for all the input. It’s great hearing from everyone and learning from their joint wisdom!
Jodi Runs It’s interesting that it comes down to software for many of us as a critical factor for picking a GPS watch.
Same here with Ambit3 which I got for trail running since it will last like 20hrs at 1sec pings for GPS (In northern GA mountains). Interval work outs are a pain using Movescount web software. You can only set an interval in miles or time, and the miles default to the 1/10 (so only 1.8 and not 1.87 for a 3K TT) Also you have to enter/start the workout and then enter into settings and Activate feature for intervals. The activate is ok, but sometimes I have forgotten and hard to restart the workout after the first interval never finishes :-(. FYI - I've owned Forerunners 305, 405, 310XT, 910XT, and Fenix 2. All good watches, except the Fenix 2, I would crash and reboot during workouts. I assume I just had bad hardware on the watch. FWIW, the Suunto Ambit3 has never once crashed. Garmin does have the better software on the web and mobile apps.
FYI, I just purchased the Forerunner 245, cause it went on sale so I can easily setup the interval and track workouts again.
Great video. So you press lap button when you start the next step. Say you stop to get a drink. Do you need to press the lap button again when you start or will that just advance you to the next step. I’m confused on when to press the lap button for breaks.
When you need to take a brake, press the start/stop button. You would only press the lap button to progress to the next step of the workout.
Thanks for the brilliant video! Can Garmin Forerunner 935 do these structured workouts too? Appreciate your feedback. Thx
Yup!
Hi. Very useful video. Thanks.
I just ‘upgraded’ from a TomTom Spark 3 music GPS to the Garmin 645 Music. The TomTom is definitely a great running watch and outstanding value although you wouldn’t really wear it out to dinner like you can the Garmin with the right watch face and strap.
I have a question. Maybe I wasn’t paying enough attention but on the track workout why didn’t you simply select repeat 3X for the mile repeats and then the 800 repeats?
Thanks for any info on this. 😊👍
Thanks! As to your question, the example workout was 3x(mile, mile, 800m).
@@RunningOtaku Ah. thanks. BTW I picked up the 645 Music for the same price as the 245 Music here in the UK and I'm happy to trade the latest heart rate monitor, body battery and pulse-ox for the barometer and the greater number of activities on the 645. I also think the 645 looks more premium. :-)
Jackofalltrades Thats great.
How do you get to the workout screen though?
Hi my Garmin 245 doesn’t show what the split time is at the end of a repeat. Do you know why this is? Thanks
I use this feature, but I use an actual distance for recovery. However, you bring up a good point that there will be inaccuracies doing that. I'll start using the lap press on the track.
Do you have any experience with PacePro Plans? I'm considering testing the feature out in my upcoming impromptu Half Marathon. Usually, I'll create a workout like you've done for my races, but the PacePro Plan seems pretty neat and cuts out a lot of the work required in building the race.
I've never heard of PacePro Plan, but I'll check it out now...
@@RunningOtaku it's under the Training tab -- PacePro Pacing Strategies in Garmin Connect. When I select the workout button on the Fenix 6 and go to options, PacePro Plans show up.
Dude, Good Vid. I liked it for you :)
I have a question for you.
I often create a tempo run and love using the watch for this. So, for example, I will set the tempo step to 3km @ 6:12 - 6:22 / km. However, when running I am still confused as to whether the watch is giving me the average pace for the step or the current pace.
Do you know what it is showing?
Thanks!
If it says “Lap Pace” then it is is showing you the ave pace for that rep. If it just says “Pace” then it is current pace. I always use Lap Pace because the current pace readings can fluctuate widely during the rep.
Tks a lot. Happy running 🏃♂️
I want to get the watch but the only thing holding me is how accurate it is for reading distances or the gps accuracy, but I don't want to break the bank with the 900series and still want music on my watch. Haha. Thanks for the awesome video on this though!
You are welcome. By the way, I have some videos comparing the accuracy of the 245, Apple Watch and Stryd Footpod.
@@RunningOtaku Will be sure to check them out!
Thank you for very very detailed video. But i would like to know that fenix 3 has same feature? i will be appReciate to know if You or anybody who has experienced with fenix 3 watch... Have a great day/night
Thank you Ferhat. I’ve never used a Fenix 3. I believe it came out before Garmin launched Workout Builder, but there is a chance that Garmin updated the Fenix 3 software to support it. You should be able to find the answer in Garmin’s forms or the Garmin channel on Reddit.
@@RunningOtaku thank you for replying so fast. Best regards✌🏿
Hi, just wished to know if it tracked correctly the 400m when you were running on the Running track
It tracks ok but not great. Even the best GPS watches are off by over 1%, which translates to 4m per lap. When doing track workouts, I suggest just going by time and checking every 100-200m.
Can you do structured workouts for HIIT-kinda activities with target as rep counting?
For ex, i want to do 5 arm curls and 5 burpees as a playlist, and target type - does it allow auto/manual rep counting? Or is it mostly timer based?
It looks like it does some auto counting but I'm not sure how accurate it is. Take a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/zo4VOVqvT4I/w-d-xo.html
Harry seems to be more of a run by feel guy.
Haha exactly. He’s a bit hopeless running (11 min/miles) but loves to go out with me nonetheless. 🐕🏃👍🏻
Hello many People are saying there are many problems whith the screen like white spots do It need to worry??
I haven't had any problems or head about any complaints. One of the things I like about the 245 is that when its dark outside, the backlight automatically goes on!
Does it do audio cues telling you what speed you need to change to for each step?
Nope. The audio cues only provide current stats and will let you know if you are too fast/slow.
I have FR245. My issue was during warmup, it beeped recovery/heart rate screen ~.25 mi. in. I pressed start/stop button but it never started recording distance and time again. I noticed this near end of warmup, and readying to start workout. Can I get confirmation of buttons to press from absolute start to first interval?
If the HR warning comes up, I think you can let it go away by itself or press the bottom left button to make it disappear. Once you start a structured workout, you shouldn’t need to press any buttons until the finish. If you do want to skip to the next step, you can just press the lap button.
@@RunningOtaku Thanks, still learning the more complicated stuff of the watch.
I’ve just upgraded from the 235 and waiting for the 245 ... really useful video, tnx - Quick Q Once I’ve uploaded it, where do I find the work out on the watch (sorry if it’s a daft question!) Tnx again ...
If you are asking where to find a programmed workout that you uploaded to your 245, the answer is: click the top right button, scroll to “Run” and click the top right button again. Then click the middle left button and scroll to “My Workouts” and select it by clicking the top right button.
@@RunningOtaku yes, thanks ... it’s not arrived yet so I could experiment 😊 - thank you again
@@RunningOtaku sorry I did have one more question (again it nay be obvious) but is there a notification at each stage? (bleep or vibrate) - thank you again 😊
@@robinbhairam7508 Yes, it will beep and then automatically go to the next part of the workout. When doing track workouts, I recommend the manual option where you press the button at the end of each segment. I explained how/why in the video.
@@RunningOtaku Thank you again ...
Very good tutorial! However, the “Lap Button Press” only works if the “Lap Key” setting is enabled on the activity. If it isn’t enabled, when you press the lap button it takes you back to the clock face and never goes to the next workout step. Garmin’s prank.
Interesting! I’ve only used a Garmin watch for running (and occasionally biking) and have never come across that issue.
If you have headphones connected to your Garmin 245 Music watch via bluetooth, can you hear the interval alerts on your headphones? Or are the alerts only heard from the watch itself? Please respond. Thank you.
Yup, you can hear the interval splits- it’s great!
@@RunningOtaku Thank you Sir.
I read that you own the 245 music and had previously owned the 235. Other than the music was it worth going from the 235 to the 245? I currently have the 235 and have been looking at the 245 (no music).
There’s not much benefit in upgrading from the 235 to the 245. The watch looks a bit nicer and the screen is a little clearer, but that’s about it.
@@RunningOtaku Thanks... Ive been debating about it for a couple of months... maybe Ill wait till mine breaks or the 255 is released.
So, after my warmup and before I start my actual training, I like to do some drills and maybe a few stretches, but that isn't possible using this kind of structured workout as it's essentially just one training including warmup and cooldown, am I right? I would have to pause after my warmup to do the drills, no?
It works fine for drills/stretches. After the warm-up, just press the stop button when you do your drills/stretching and then hit the start button as soon as your ready for your first set.
@@RunningOtaku Or you can set the warmup to the lap press button as well like in the repeats. Or add a second warm-up for the drills by themselves using the lap press button.
True, but what’s the point of having the watch record while doing drills?
@@RunningOtaku Probably no point other than separating the actual running parts from the drills. I was just trying to do this the other night for a Critical Power test coming up using my Stryd Power Meter and came across your video. Cleared up some things I was trying to do with the structured workouts. Thank you. Subscribed by the way!
Hi, running otaku. My garmin 245 is connected and syncs, but it doesn't download my workouts to use on the watch... do you know what I can I do to fix this Thanks🙂
There could be a few reasons. One common error is to forget to click the button in the app to send the workout to the watch (the icon looks like a phone with an arrow pointing out) and then hit the sync button.
@@RunningOtaku I've tried that multiple times 😅 Still not downloading the workouts I created
I see. It’s hard to diagnose remotely, maybe Google your problem to find the solution?
How do you turn off the beacon, on your intervals (on your workouts)?
Mine keeps counting down, says resting time etc.. so annoying..
I’m not sure I understand. It sounds like you weren’t able to set up the intervals correctly in Garmin Connect.
@@RunningOtaku The beacon are counting down from 3,2,1 on an 45/15 intervall for example. And telling me to run When 15 seconds rest are over... A female voice.
@@Zifffan which watch do you have?
@@RunningOtaku Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. Sorry for bothering.
Shalom from Israel! loved your spirit, video and dog!
Is the price worth it?
That’s an individual decision, but for me “yes” because my other watch was 2 years old and the screen was getting difficult to read so it was time to by a new watch.
🥱
But can it track my steroid cycles?
Steroids- no. But HGH?? 💊💉
You look so much like my ex's Dad. It's the weirdest thing.
That’s funny. I traveled to Israel a lot and kept running in to my doppelgängers. I guess I’m pretty generic. Lol
Great video
Thanks. Glad you likes it!