3Select your pool length or enter a custom length.
4If necessary, select MODE > Settings > Pool Swim Settings > Data Fields
to customize the swim training pages.
For a complete list of the available data fields, see page 36.
5Select START.
6If you stop to rest, select LAP, and select LAP again when you resume swimming.
This creates a rest interval separate from your swim interval.
7After completing your swim, select STOP.
8Hold RESET to save your data and reset the timer.
Stroke Types
Stroke type identification is available only in pool swim mode. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length.
Free | Freestyle |
Back | Backstroke |
Breast | Breaststroke |
Fly | Butterfly |
20 |
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Mixed | More than one stroke type in |
| an interval |
Swim Terminology
•A length is one trip down the pool.
•An interval in swimming is like a lap in running. You can break your swim into swim intervals and rest intervals.
•A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the Forerunner completes a full cycle.
•Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length and the number of strokes for that length. For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is better.
•Your swim efficiency index is the sum of the time and the number of strokes that it takes to swim 25 meters. This allows you to compare your swim efficiency to another pool or an open water workout. A lower swim efficiency index is better.
Training with Your Forerunner