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Using the Swim Drill Feature on Garmin Fitness Watches
For swim sets that include drills or a kickboard we recommend using the "Drill" feature. Drills and kick sets can often result in a lower arm movements (i.e. "catch-up", sculling, single arm, and gallop drills) which can lead to lower stroke and lap counts during your swim workouts.
You can enable drills when you are about to begin a set that lacks arm movement. Follow the steps listed below for your watch to enable drills during a swim. After the workout is complete, you can manually enter/confirm the drill distance. When the drill logging feature is used, a swim interval is created with the stroke type – Drill. This interval will appear in the history on your watch and on the Garmin Connect™ platform with the interval time and distance. The drill distance is added to total distance and drill time is added to total swim time.
When the drill logging feature is used, a swim interval is created with the stroke type – Drill. This interval will appear in History and on Garmin Connect with the interval time and distance. The drill distance is added to total distance and drill time is added to total swim time.
NOTE: For watches without a dedicated drill log mode, leave the watch paused when resting. This will prevent any erroneous data from being recorded.
Enabling and Using the Drill Log Data Feature:
Select your device below for steps to enable and utilize the drill log data field within the Pool Swim activity profile.
Forerunner® Watches
Select your model below to reveal steps:
Forerunner 55
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 165 | Forerunner 165 Music
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 245 | Forerunner 245 Music
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 255 | Forerunner 255S | Forerunner 255 Music | Forerunner 255S Music
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 265 | Forerunner 265S
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 645 | Forerunner 645 Music
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 735XT
To Enable the Drill Log Feature:
Press START.
Use UP to select Pool Swim.
Press DOWN.
Select Activity Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Select Drill Log to turn on (if necessary).
To Use the Drill Log Feature:
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Press Up to select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Press START.
Complete your drill.
Press BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Press Up to select Pool Swim.
Press START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Press BACK.
Complete your drill.
Press BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection
Forerunner 745
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 920XT
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
Unlock device from Watch mode.
Highlight Pool Swim.
Tap UNLOCK/SHORTCUT.
Select Activity Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Select Drill Log.
Select On.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Unlock device from Watch mode.
Highlight Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Press START.
Complete your drill.
Press BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Unlock device from Watch mode.
Highlight Pool Swim.
Press START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Press BACK.
Complete your drill.
Press BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 935
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 945 | Forerunner 945 LTE
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 955 | Forerunner 955 Solar
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Forerunner 965
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.
Garmin Swim™ Watch
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
Press Menu.
Select Swimming.
Select Drill Log.
Once enabled, a drill logging page is added to the training page loop and will remain there unless this setting is disabled or the page is turned off. Once in the pool and ready to do a drill set, navigate to the drill logging page, and follow the on-screen instruction from the drill logging page.
Once the Drill is Complete
Stop timer.
Enter or confirm drill distance by using UP or DOWN.
Press START/STOP to save drill distance.
The device will be paused as the distance is entered. To resume regular swimming after the distance is entered, move off the drill log page and press the Pause or Lap button as usual. A new swim interval is started.
Garmin Swim™ 2 Watch
To Enable the Drill Log Feature
NOTE: Drill Logs screen is enabled by default. If not visible, follow the steps below to enable the screen.
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press and hold the Menu button.
Select Pool Swim Settings.
Select Data Screens.
Use the down button to view and enable the Drill Logs data screen.
To Use the Drill Log Feature
You can either start the activity from the drill log data field, or you can use the drill log during an already active activity.
To start the activity using the drill log:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select START.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
To use the drill log during an active activity:
Press START.
Select Pool Swim.
Select START.
Press either UP or DOWN to scroll to the drill log data field.
Select BACK.
Complete your drill
Select BACK.
Select the correct distance option.
Once you have completed the distance selection you can stop the timer, do another drill, or you can scroll off the drill log data field and use the standard lap swim detection.