Gear Sport running screen will not stay on

[Android Central Question]

It is the most annoying thing that my new gear sport which is a fitness watch that has a horrible user experience while running. The screen stays black while id like to be checking my pace. I am new to the gear line so do I need to download something to fix this of is there just a better running app in general that will solve this. Also the 3-2-1 countdown i hate as I run with a group and do a lot of reps so can't get the start time right.

 

[B. Diddy]

Moved to the Gear Sport forum.

 

[droidme]

Have you tried the Always On watch setting?

 

[LapSiLap]

I tried to develop app on the gear sport but the screen always turns off... very annoying Not sure if it's possible to make it stay awake? I think the Always On setting is only for the watch widget so it doesn't work for apps.