Garmin Plans: How to Delete Training Plans, Courses, and Workouts

How do I Delete a Garmin plan?

Deleting a Garmin plan, whether it's a structured training plan, a custom course, or an individual workout, is primarily managed through the Garmin Connect platform, accessible via its web interface or mobile application. The process typically involves navigating to the specific plan or workout within your calendar or training library and selecting the delete option, followed by syncing your device to reflect the changes.

Understanding Garmin Plans and Data Management

Garmin Connect serves as the central hub for all your fitness data, including planned workouts, structured training programs, and custom routes (courses). Effective management of these elements is crucial for a streamlined training experience, allowing you to adapt your schedule, remove outdated plans, or simply clean up your data. When you delete a plan, you are removing it from your Garmin Connect account and, upon syncing, from any connected Garmin device.

Deleting a Training Plan from Garmin Connect (Web)

This method is ideal for removing entire structured training plans, such as a Couch to 5K program or a marathon training schedule, that you've added to your calendar.

• Access Garmin Connect: Open your web browser and go to connect.garmin.com. Log in with your Garmin credentials.
• Navigate to Training Plans: From the left-hand navigation menu, select "Training" then "Training Plans."
• Locate Your Plan: On the Training Plans page, you'll see a list of plans you've either created or added. Find the specific plan you wish to delete.
• Open Plan Details: Click on the name of the plan to open its details page.
• Delete the Plan: Look for a "Delete Plan" button or icon (often a trash can icon) on this page. It might be located near the top, or within an "..." (more options) menu.
• Confirm Deletion: A confirmation prompt will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the plan. Confirm your decision.
• Impact on Calendar: Deleting a training plan from this section will also remove all associated workouts from your Garmin Connect calendar.

Deleting a Training Plan from Garmin Connect (Mobile App)

The mobile app offers a convenient way to manage your training plans on the go.

• Open Garmin Connect App: Launch the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Access Menu: Tap the "More" icon (usually three horizontal lines or dots) in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top left (Android) to open the main menu.
• Navigate to Training Plans: Select "Training" then "Training Plans."
• Select the Plan: Tap on the specific training plan you wish to delete from the list.
• Delete Option: On the plan's detail screen, look for an options menu (often three dots in the top right corner). Tap this menu.
• Choose Delete: Select "Delete Plan" from the options that appear.
• Confirm: Confirm your decision when prompted. This will also remove the plan's workouts from your calendar.

Deleting a Course from Garmin Connect (Web & Mobile)

Courses are pre-planned routes you can follow on your device. Deleting them is similar across platforms.

On Garmin Connect (Web):

• Access Courses: Go to connect.garmin.com, then select "Training" and "Courses."
• Select Course: Click on the course you wish to delete from the list.
• Delete Course: On the course detail page, look for the "Delete" button or trash can icon.
• Confirm: Confirm the deletion.

On Garmin Connect (Mobile App):

• Access Courses: Open the Garmin Connect app, go to "More" > "Training" > "Courses."
• Select Course: Tap on the course you want to remove.
• Delete Option: Tap the options menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
• Choose Delete: Select "Delete Course."
• Confirm: Confirm your action.

Deleting Individual Workouts from Your Calendar

Sometimes you might want to remove a single workout, rather than an entire plan or course, from your calendar.

On Garmin Connect (Web):

• Go to Calendar: From the left-hand menu, select "Calendar."
• Select Workout: Navigate to the date of the workout you wish to delete. Click on the workout event.
• Delete Workout: In the workout's pop-up window, look for a "Delete" option or trash can icon.
• Confirm: Confirm your decision.

On Garmin Connect (Mobile App):

• Go to Calendar: From the main menu, select "Calendar."
• Select Workout: Tap on the date of the workout, then tap on the specific workout event.
• Delete Workout: On the workout detail screen, tap the options menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
• Choose Delete: Select "Delete Workout."
• Confirm: Confirm your action.

Syncing Your Device After Deletion

After deleting a plan, course, or workout from Garmin Connect, it is crucial to sync your Garmin device. This ensures that the changes you've made on the Connect platform are reflected on your watch or cycling computer.

• Via Garmin Connect App: Ensure your device is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, and open the Garmin Connect app. The app should initiate a sync automatically. You can often manually trigger a sync by pulling down on the main dashboard screen.
• Via Garmin Express (Desktop): Connect your Garmin device to your computer using the USB cable. Launch Garmin Express, and it will automatically sync your device, applying the deletions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Plan Still Appears on Device: If a plan or workout still appears on your device after deleting it from Garmin Connect, perform a manual sync using either the mobile app or Garmin Express. Sometimes, a device restart can also help.
• Cannot Find Delete Option: Ensure you are looking at the correct type of item (Training Plan vs. Course vs. Individual Workout) and are on its specific detail page. The delete option is usually prominent or within a "more options" menu.
• Accidental Deletion: Unfortunately, most deletions in Garmin Connect are permanent. If you accidentally delete a custom-created workout or course, you may need to recreate it. For pre-built training plans, you can typically re-add them to your calendar.

Why Effective Data Management Matters

Beyond simply clearing clutter, effective management of your Garmin plans and data is an integral part of a well-structured fitness regimen. It allows you to:

• Stay Focused: Only see relevant workouts and plans, reducing distraction.
• Adapt Training: Easily modify your schedule as your fitness goals or life circumstances change.
• Maintain Accuracy: Ensure your device always has the most up-to-date information for your training.

By mastering the process of deleting Garmin plans, you gain greater control over your training data, enabling a more organized and efficient path toward your fitness objectives.