u/GeneralKenobi492

Hi guys,

Last year I did my first marathon, without an actual serious training program. I was mixing a Garmin training plan with their daily suggestions and I also skipped a lot of workouts. I finished in 3:57:29, which wasn't bad, considering the "training", but I felt like it could have been better.

After asking for a recommendation here for a training program, I decided to try Pfitz 18/55 program (as I am not sure I would have time for one with more volume). I am in the 3rd week and everything's going well until now.

My questions are the following:

1. How do you set your target objective - I was thinking at a 3:45 target time. Trying to be realistic and not set a super optimistic target. Better to be surprised than dissapointed, but also I wouldn't like to have the feeling that I should have trained for a better time.

2. How do you handle the GA/Recovery paces? Previously I wasn't really paying attention to the pace. I was kinda running based on the feeling. For example, when I was doing runs with 5:30/km I was considering that a slow run. Now, if I am comparing to my objective my GA runs should be 6:08-6:40/km, which feels painfully slow. Don't get me wrong, I am following the rule and I understand the theory behind it but it still bugs me:)).

Not sure if it's relevant to add any other information, but I can follow up if needed. Any other feedback on approaching this plan is highly appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

Hi guys,

I just want to ask for an advice from the more experienced runners. Although I'm into running since 2020, I only did my first marathon in October last year. What I did, as a "training program" was a mix between the intermediate program from Garmin, and Garmin coach recommendations, but I didn't followed that "program" rigorously either - I was adapting it based on how I was feeling, and sometimes skipped some runs. Furthermore, in the last 6-8 weeks I had some issues and couldn't run too much or too often.

In the end, the marathon went well - I finished a bit under 4 hours, which is fine taking into account the fact that the training wasn't optimal. This year I would like to try to do it in 3:45 (what I was hoping for around 3 years ago), and I wanted to ask you if:

1. Any of you did this using the Garmin plans? Are these good enough?

2. What plan would you recommend?

Thank you!

Hi guys, title is self-explanatory. I have a 2020 V60, and suddenly the tailgate won't open.

It's not an automatic one. When I press the rubber button, it just clicks, but the tailgate/boot won't open. Tried the dashboard button, the one on the key fob too, but no luck.

I understand that there is a manual handle on the inside, under a plastic cover. I believe I found the cover, but cannot take it out. I was a little scared to force it too much to avoid breaking something.

Anyone encountered this issue? Any solutions?