Table of ConTenTs Introduction ........................4 Features ............................4 Getting started ........................5 Charging the Run Trainer 2.0 GPS ..................5 ™ Basic Operation .........................6 Navigating the Watch ........................6 Icon Descriptions ........................7 First-Time Setup ........................7 Connecting to a Computer .......................8 Setting up the Optional Heart Rate Sensor ................8 Setting up the Optional Foot Pod .....................9 Timing Workouts ......................10 Starting a Workout ........................10...
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Configuring settings ......................18 Setting the Time and Date ......................18 Setting Units ..........................19 Setting User Info ........................19 Configuring Workout Zones ....................20 Setting the Alarm ........................22 Setting Watch Preferences .....................22 Changing Display Language ....................22 InDIGlo night-light .....................23 ® Resetting the Watch ......................23 Settings/About Menu ......................23 Downloading Workout Data and Reviewing on your Computer........23 Troubleshooting ......................24...
2. Load the latest firmware 3. Configure the settings 4. Acquire the GPS signal 5. Record your workout 6. Review your performance For your convenience, we have posted the TImex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 Quick Start guide at: ® ®...
GeTTInG sTaRTeD ChaRGInG The Run TRaIneR 2.0 GPs ™ Before you use the watch for the first time, charge the battery for at least 4 hours to insure complete charging. This is confirmed by a flashing battery icon. In order to maximize the rechargeable battery life: •...
basIC oPeRaTIon sToP/save/ (/sTP/sav) InDIGlo ® (InDIGlo) Menu/seleCT (Menu/seleCT) baCk/DIsPlay (baCk/DIsPlay) sTaRT/sPlIT/ (/sT/sPl.) sToP/save/ Highlight the previous item in the menu. Stop a workout. Save a stopped workout. Increase the value in a setting screen. Move to the next review screen. Menu/seleCT Open the main menu.
ICon DesCRIPTIons These icons can appear in the watch screens. solid: A GPS fix has been obtained. GPS status flashing: Watch is searching for a GPS fix. solid: Heart rate sensor is active and transmitting data. Heart rate sensor status flashing: Watch is searching for a heart rate sensor.
While you can use the watch right out of the box, the online firmware will have the latest enhancements and improvements. Use the Device Agent to connect the watch to your computer and get the latest updates. 1. Download the Timex Device Agent for USB Devices at: http://TimexIronman.com/DeviceAgent 2.
seTTInG uP The oPTIonal fooT PoD positioning the foot pod • Position the foot pod as described in the instructions that came with the foot pod. pairing the foot pod 1. Make sure you are at least 30 feet away from other foot pods. 2.
TIMInG WoRkouTs Use the chronograph to time workouts, to display real-time data about a workout in progress, and to save workout data for review. Workouts can also be recorded through the interval Timer – see Training with Intervals. sTaRTInG a WoRkouT 1.
setting up the dispLay 1. From the SETTINGS menu, open DISPLAY. 2. Open the CHRONO numbered display to edit. 3. Set LINES for the number of workout data to display. 4. Open a line (TOP, MIDDLE, or BOTTOM). 5. Select the data to display on that line. 6.
ConfIGuRInG hanDs-fRee seTTInGs You can set the chronograph to take a lap/split automatically when you reach a certain lap distance or time. You can also set the chronograph to stop or resume timing automatically when you reach a certain speed. setting auto spLit Turn on auto split to automatically take a lap/split when you reach a certain lap distance or time.
usInG The ReCoveRy TIMeR Heart rate recovery is the difference between your heart rate when working out and your heart rate after a short rest period. A larger difference between your workout heart rate and your heart rate after the rest period indicates quick recovery and therefore better conditioning.
setting up an intervaL workout 1. From the SETTINGS menu, open INT TIMER. 2. Set up a one-time WARMUP based on Distance or Time that begins your Interval Timer workout. noTe: After the Warmup, your workout progresses and repeats based on your Interval settings. 3.
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Changing views during an intervaL workout The interval timer has three screens to show real-time workout data. Each screen shows two or three fields. Configure what data displays on each screen from the SETTINGS menu. • While the interval timer is running, press DISPLAY to cycle through the screens. •...
setting up the dispLay 1. From the SETTINGS menu, open DISPLAY. 2. Open the INTERVAL numbered display to edit. 3. Set LINES for the number of workout data to display. 4. Open a line (TOP, MIDDLE, or BOTTOM). 5. Select the data to display on that line. 6.
data dispLayed in summary Data Description Data Description SPLIT TIME total elapsed time of the Chrono workout MAx HR peak heart rate reached during the workout amount of time you spent in your heart WORkOUT TIME total elapsed time of the Interval workout ZONE TIME –...
data dispLayed in detaiLs sCreens Data Description Data Description average time of all laps in the workout highest speed achieved during the lap/ AVG LAP MAx SPD (Chrono only) interval the number and time of the fastest lap amount of time you spent in your pace bEST ZONE TIME –...
setting the date and date format 1. Select SET DATE, and set the new date. 2. Toggle the DATE field between MM-DD-YY and DD.MM.YY format. gps time • Turn GPS TIME ON to allow the GPS to automatically update the time during GPS sync. The watch will maintain any offsets to hours and minutes you made in the SET TIME menu.
ConfIGuRInG WoRkouT Zones You can set up zones for heart rate, speed, pace, and cadence. To do this, input upper and lower limits for these workout data, and the watch will sound an alert when you are outside of this range to prompt you to change your workout behavior to get back in zone.
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the benefits of knowing your CadenCe Cadence is the number of revolutions your legs make in one minute. Another way to think of cadence is to divide the number of steps you take in one minute in half. A faster cadence is preferred over a slower one because it improves speed, uses less energy to cover a given distance, and helps prevent injury, all because your feet spend less time in contact with the road.
• Simultaneously press all four “corner” buttons (, , BACk, and INDIGLO) for three seconds until the TIMEx name appears. The watch will reset, and the Time and Date will need to be set. noTe: All of the watch’s stored data and remaining settings will remain unaffected.
TRoubleshooTInG PRobleMs ConneCTInG To The GPs If you can’t get a GPS fix, try these steps: • Make sure that you are outside. It can be very difficult to acquire a fix indoors. • Move away from buildings and tall trees. Large structures can block the satellite signals. •...
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