I tried the new Quick Workout feature on the Garmin Forerunner 170, and its goals were too tough for me — here’s how I adapted
The new Quick Workout feature on the Garmin Forerunner 170 aims to simplify training for runners. The author, an experienced runner, found the goals set by the feature to be quite challenging. Despite this, the tool offers a straightforward way to customize workouts based on intensity and duration.
- ▪The Quick Workout feature allows users to select their desired intensity and duration for a run.
- ▪It was introduced with the Garmin Forerunner 70 and 170 models.
- ▪The author tested the feature during an easy run and found the targets to be tough.
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Wellness Smartwatches I tried the new Quick Workout feature on the Garmin Forerunner 170, and its goals were too tough for me — here’s how I adapted Features By Nick Harris-Fry published 27 May 2026 I tried Garmin’s handy Quick Workout tool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As an extremely keen runner who has followed a structured training plan set by a coach for seven years, it’s fair to say I’m not the target audience for Garmin’s new Quick Workout feature.The feature was introduced with the Garmin Forerunner 70 and Garmin Forerunner…
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