Garmin Running Power App Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of frequently asked questions related to running power for Garmin watches. Note that running power is an included feature on some watches, and other watches require the installation of a separate Connect IQ™ running power app.

• Garmin Running Power Device Requirements

• How Do I Get Garmin’s Running Power on My Watch?

• How is Garmin Running Power Data Calculated?

• Why Is My Running Power So Much Higher Than My Bike Power? 

• How Does the Running Power Account for Wind?

• Do I Have to Run With My Phone to Have the Running Power App Account for Wind?

The remaining FAQs are for Connect IQ running power apps that are installed to a compatible watch. These will not apply to watches that include native running power support and will also require a separately purchased compatible heart rate strap or running dynamics pod. 

• What if I Run in a Sheltered Area — Is It Possible to Turn Off Accounting for Wind?

• What Are the Different Garmin Running Power Apps?
  

• Can I View My Running Power Data on Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Connect™ App After My Run?
  

• How Do I Access Settings for the Running Power Apps?
  

• Can I Set Up Alerts for Running Power?
  

• Can I Set Up Running Power Zones? 
  

• Can I View My Lap Power, Last Lap Power and Average Power in Real Time as I Run?
  

• What Is the Setting Labeled, “Write Power Data to File” and How Do I Use It?