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rah2074

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Jan 25, 2011 5:33 AM

Garmin 305 Users - What Settings?

Hey Garmin 305 users - I was wondering what settings you run when you race?

I recently got one for Xmas and love it - I have some settings that I like - but I was curious what some of you use

Do you use different Settings for training Vs A Race? Indoor Vs OutDoor?

I do not have the footbod so if indoor I use it for Hear Rate training prettymuch... But I am just curious as to what others do.

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1. Jan 25, 2011 5:40 AM (in response to rah2074)
Re: Garmin 305 Users - What Settings?

I have a 305 as well. One thing that I found that helped me a lot was to not use the "pace" field. Instead, set up your garmin to auto lap every 1 mile. Then use a field for "average lap pace". This is much more accurate. When I was using "pace", it was all over the place. I don't know if it was because of the movement of my arms when running or what, but it wasn't reliable. As soon as I switched to using average lap pace, it is much more usable.

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2. Jan 25, 2011 5:47 AM (in response to rah2074)
Re: Garmin 305 Users - What Settings?

I set it up for laps every mile. However, I also use the instant pace -- it helps keep my honest when I start to flag.

While I haven't done this, you could set up for shorter lap lengths for shorter races such as 5ks.

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3. Feb 1, 2011 2:43 PM (in response to rah2074)
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While others find it annoying and confusing, I like the Virtual Partner function. Keeps me on my toes and the run interesting. Have fun!

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4. Feb 2, 2011 12:20 PM (in response to rah2074)
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I like to have 4 windows: Ave Pace, Pace, Time, and Distance

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5. Feb 2, 2011 2:33 PM (in response to BOSNPM)
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BOSNPM wrote:

I like to have 4 windows: Ave Pace, Pace, Time, and Distance
That's on your first page, though, right? You can customize other pages, too.

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6. Feb 7, 2011 4:39 PM (in response to rah2074)
Re: Garmin 305 Users - What Settings?

I have different settings for running, biking, and hiking (other). I'll asume you just want the running settings.

Screen #1:
instantaneous pace
distance
HR
time

Screen #2:
time
cadence
pace

Screen #3:
time of day
elevation
lap time

I use screen #1 for most training runs and races, screen #2 for recovery runs, form work and treadmill runs, and screen #3 for other information that sometimes proves useful. Of course, I sometimes flip between the screens if, say, I'm curious about my HR during recovery run.

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how2runfast
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7. Mar 5, 2011 2:41 PM (in response to rah2074)
Re: Garmin 305 Users - What Settings?

I use the following display on my 305:

instantaneous pace
average pace
heart rate
distance

I also set the autolap for 1 mile.

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