garmin connect what is a course

by Keyon Purdy II 7 min read

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How do step challenges work in Garmin Connect?

Garmin Connect is better with friends. You can compete in step and distance challenges, create groups or cheer each other on with likes and comments. Our badge feature lets you earn badges for accomplishments and compare them with your friends.

How do I connect my Garmin?

How to connect the Garmin Connect App from your paired Smartphone:

  • First Open The App from the Smartphone.
  • Select the Connect IQ Store.
  • Choose an app to install, then select Download.
  • Review and Accept Terms if required.
  • Grant Permissions (if required) by selecting Allow.
  • Exit store and Sync device to install the Connect IQ apps.

How to use the Garmin Connect course creator tool?

Using the Garmin Pace Pro Strategy (and Creating a Course)

  • PacePro for Garmin. In order to access the Pace Pro, you need to have the Garmin Connect App on your phone. ...
  • Race Distance. Instead of choosing “Select a Course” in the “Create PacePro Strategy” section, you can “Select a Race Distance”.
  • Other Course Option. ...
  • Using the Watch on the Run. ...
  • Pacing Your Workouts. ...
  • Pacing Your Races. ...

How to upload activities to Garmin Connect?

Transferring an individual activity file from Garmin Connect to Strava:

  • Login to Garmin Connect and select the "Activities" link to give you a list of all your uploads.
  • Select the activity. On the activity page, click on the link that says "Export" and choose the "Original" or "TCX" option. ...
  • Upload the .tcx file to the Strava website. ...
  • To upload files in bulk, select up to 25 files at a time.

How do you use Garmin Connect courses?

Sending a course using the Garmin Connect app:Open the Settings Menu. Android: Select (upper left) iOS: Select More (lower right)Select Training.Select Courses.Choose the course that you want to send.Select the 3 dots in the top right.Select Send to Device.Select the device you want to send to.

How do I use the course on my Garmin Forerunner?

Creating and Following a Course on Your DeviceFrom the watch face, select START.Select an activity.Hold UP.Select Navigation > Courses > Create New.Enter a name for the course, and select .Select Add Location.Select an option.If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5.More items...

How do I convert a ride to a course on Garmin Connect?

0:101:42Support: Course Creation Using the Garmin Connect™ App - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPhone then touch training then courses next touch create course now you can touch a course typeMorePhone then touch training then courses next touch create course now you can touch a course type options include cycling running and other for this video we will use road cycling.

What is the difference between a course and a route on Garmin?

When navigating a route, directions will be provided either as a straight line to the destination(s) or, when using a routable mapping product, as an automatically calculated path using available roads and/or trails. If you go off course on a route, the path will recalculate based on your current location.

Where are Garmin courses?

To access the search function in Modern Garmin Connect: Log in to Garmin Connect. Add a Courses widget from menu icon ( three lines in upper left corner) Click search icon in upper right of Courses widget ( magnifying glass)