{"id":69128,"date":"2021-03-12T07:04:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T06:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/2021\/running-on-zwift-without-a-treadmill-its-easy\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T15:03:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T14:03:33","slug":"running-on-zwift-without-a-treadmill-its-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2021\/running-on-zwift-without-a-treadmill-its-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Running on Zwift without a treadmill? It’s easy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Zwift<\/a> is an app already well known among cyclists and triathletes because it allows them to break the monotony of indoor training<\/a>. In fact, thanks to a “virtual” environment you will be catapulted into a fantasy world in which to run alone, in company or even measure yourself in races with other runners. Developers had long ago implemented running as an activity but there was one major limitation: you had to have a Bluetooth treadmill compatible with the app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For some time now, however, the problem has been bypassed by an idea that is as simple as it is ingenious. Garmin sportwatches have a motion and cadence sensor and have a Bluetooth connection so why not connect them to the app so you can run on Zwift even without a compatible treadmill?<\/p>\n

The “Virtual Run” activity<\/h2>\n

Said and done! And here they appear on
\n Forerunner 245<\/a>
\n<\/strong>,
\n 745<\/a>
\n<\/strong>,
\n 945<\/a>
\n<\/strong>,
\n Fenix 6<\/a>
\n<\/strong> and
\n Enduro<\/a>
\n<\/strong> ( MARQ<\/a> and tactix Delta<\/a> are also supported) the “Virtual Run” feature that allows the U.S. brand’s sportwatch to connect to Zwift directly. In this way, the device’s sensors will connect to Zwift allowing us to run through the virtual world, without spending tedious workouts staring at a wall or watching TV.<\/p>\n

How “Virtual Run” works<\/h2>\n

Use and installation are really very simple and develop in very few steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Verify that you have the latest firmware version installed on your Garmin;<\/li>\n
  2. Enter activities and, if not already present, install the Virtual Run feature;<\/li>\n
  3. When you start the activity the first time it will ask you to start Zwift on your computer, tablet or smartphone (clearly you must have a paid account, but there is a free trial period);<\/li>\n
  4. The sportwatch connects to Zwift and you can select it as a motion, cadence and cardio detection sensor;<\/li>\n
  5. You start running and enjoy virtual worlds and challenges with other runners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here is the video that explains step-by-step how to do it.<\/p>\n