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Garmin Connect instructions

These instructions tell you how to download a course to your Garmin GPS and follow the course. This is how it works on my Forerunner 205, but I think all Garmins are similar.

1. Plug your Garmin into your computer and click on the Garmin Connect link that you want.
2. Click on "Send to Device" and then "Send Course"
3. The course is now on your Garmin. The map on the Garmin Connect site shows you how to get to the trail head.
4. Once at the trail head, find "Courses" on your Garmin, select the course, and then select "Do the Course"
5. You will then see the course plotted on the screen along with your present position. Just make sure your position arrow stays on the plotted course as you run or hike.
6. Your Garmin should alert you if you get off course.