Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect (http://connect.garmin.com) is the web portal you will use for any Garmin GPS tracking tool. The Garmin device (in this case a Garmin Forerunner 301) connects to your computer via a USB connection cable, as Figure 2-13 shows.

You have to download and install the “Communicator Plug-in” software for your PC or laptop so that your plugged-in hardware device can talk to Garmin’s web-based software, which includes the dashboard showing your device’s captured activities. For details, see http://www8.garmin.com/fitness/getting_started_communicator.jsp.

Any one of the activities you have recorded on your Garmin watch or other device can be viewed in detail by navigating from the dashboard (at http://connect.garmin.com/dashboard). If you’re interested in the maps and stats for a particular workout, such as time, distance, elevation gain/loss, and pace, this data is available from the following link: http://connect.garmin.com/activities.