Run on exercise tracker

[FionaB1201]

Hi. 

Can am anyone advise how to get running on the exercise tracker. It currently has the following options 

hike

weights

elliptical

spinning

yoga 

workout

do I just use hike or can I change it to run? 

Thank you

fiona 

[YojanaFitbit]

Hope you’re enjoying the forums @FionaB1201! You can edit your Surge Shortcuts by going to your Fitbit App > Account > Surge > Exercise Shortcuts. Remember to sync after saving those changes.  If you're using a computer go to Fitbit.com and log in, then click Setting (on upper right corner) > Surge > Exercise Shortcuts. 

Hope this helps, I'll be around! 

[FionaB1201]

Hi there. 

Thanks for getting back to me. 

I followed the steps and  in the list of activities I have removed some of the ones I won't use and was hoping to find running. But it wasn't on the list. At the top on the app it says free run and run is always enabled but it doesn't seem to be on the actual Fitbit. Any suggestions ? Thank you. Fiona 

[YojanaFitbit · Accepted solution]

Fancy seeing you here again @FionaB1201! Thanks for sharing those details. Please restart your tracker and force sync it with your mobile device. After that check if you have the options there. Please let me know what are the options that you do have in your Surge if run is not there! 

I'll be waiting for your response! 

[FionaB1201]

Great - thank you - that worked perfectly.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hope you’re having a great day @FionaB1201! You're very welcome, I'm happy to know that this worked for you. 

If you have time after placing your suggestion, please check our Discussions board where you will find other members sharing their experiences and tips for an active lifestyle, you might be interested in this topics: Marathon Training or How do you break out of your sedentary lifestyle?

Happy stepping!