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Garmin watch users: Do you use the suggested workouts?
  • I don’t remember exactly, but it wasn’t a lot. My weekly mileage is definitely higher now than it was back then. My issue was that I was pushing my pace going as fast as I could every single run. Plus I didn’t do any sort of strength training back then.

    Now I’m doing strength training on a regular basis and have plenty of easy/ zone 2 runs in the mix.

    People who run everyday are almost certainly incorporating easy runs to allow for active recovery between harder runs.

    Just don’t add too much mileage to quick and you’ll be fine. Don’t go from 3 days a week to 6 in one week, and pay attention to your weekly mileage. You don’t want to add more than ~10% per week.

  • Garmin watch users: Do you use the suggested workouts?
  • You’re actually supposed to do more easy runs than “normal pace” runs. Helps build up your aerobic base and prevent injury. I’ve heard something like 80% of your training should be easier pace.

    For me it took a while to find a groove and enjoy easy runs, but I had no choice due to a hamstring injury (from overtraining). Now I appreciate them just as much as tempo or harder runs. And I can actually go a little faster now at easy pace, where before I’d have to stop and walk to keep my heart rate down.

  • Where's a good place to find legit training programs?

    Been back into running for about a year after a long hiatus. When I ran before it was just for cardio but I did a half marathon back in the day.

    Now I’m more focused on form, different types of runs, etc. and things are going great.

    I’m using a training plan my physical therapist gave me for my race that’s coming up soon. I was wondering, what do I do after the race? When are the easy runs? When are the tempo runs? When should I do speed work? When are the long runs?

    I like distance running (I’m here for the ultra trail stuff) and want to maintain in between races.

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    If the human body didn't heal itself, how'd you be doing rn?

    Your body doesn’t heal itself. Cuts need stitches that must be permanent. Bones need to be screwed together even if just cracked. How you doing?

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