u/KeyLay

Hi! I’m new to Runna, new to running in general, and training for a half marathon (17 week plan) in November. I started the plan being only able to run 5k in about 34 mins. Recently I added another day of running and another day of strength to my plan. My concerns are that any mileage increase week to week only really seems to happen on the long run days, and that there are two easy runs a week. Combined with long run day, that basically makes 3/4 of my weekly runs easy. Is this normal?
I guess I feel like there should be more tempo work etc, like, more activity days rather than just taking it easy so often? These things combined makes it feel like very slow progress and that I will only barely be ready by race day, rather than feeling confident.

Let me know your thoughts on these things, and,if this looks normal, and what if anything, can be done. Thanks for your help as always!

I’m not sure I ever entered anything as a goal, or if it even works that way. One thing I do know is that my initial goal was a 9:00 pace, so I just want to make sure this number is based on factors of how I’m currently working, because I don’t want to be overdoing it accidentally. Does that make sense? Thank you for your help!

It hasn’t registered that I’ve done a longer run (yet?), am I supposed to be the one updating it, or will it update automatically? Someone in another post mentioned that for them it was staying 1mi under their true longest distance? I did notice that you can only input whole numbers for it though, so maybe if I run 6mi it will update?

Im not doing a great job describing 😅

I am 40 years old, never worn a watch in my life. Never really had any interest in exercising at the gym, but do enjoy biking and hiking when the time comes.
My girlfriend and I decided to do some insane mental toughness challenge called 75 Hard (look it up!) which got me out walking, and now I’m getting into running. I’ve had this watch for 3 weeks now, and it is literally running my life (pun intended) and I couldn’t be happier about it.

At first I bought the new series 11 Apple Watch. I spent two hours in the store, and the whole time the watch kept on locking on me. The person helping me told me that I needed to wear it further up on my wrist, but that was it, they did not bother to mention anything about tattoos having a negative effect on how it reads the data. Shame on them. For fcking shame. I was really only interested only in steps, and something that could link to Strava (75Hard got me addicted to that app!)

Long story longer I returned the watch 2 weeks after I got it because I hated how it kept locking on me!! So annoying. I decided to do some research on my options, after learning about these little epoxy resin stickers you could put over the sensor. I have heard mixed reviews about the accuracy when doing that, (even though I’m not a health data expert I think my data is pretty consistent, and seems to be realistic! ) but figured that data from a working watch that is slightly off would be more useful than a watch that keeps locking on me every two seconds!

I coulda got an oura ring, but those don’t do steps well, and mixed reviews for runners (hands swelling during activity etc). I thought about Whoop but heard the steps aren’t accurate, which is primarily what I was interested in.

At first, I thought the Garmin watch face would be too large, especially considering that I have a small wrists, and the Forerunner 970 only has one size which worried me. I looked at all of the different models and wanted something that could do it all. I know Garmin is a solid fcking company from their chronographs, to Bowhunting rangefinder/sight, to their inreach. I’m a ‘buy nice or buy twice’ kind of a guy, and I like nice things. It’s just like me to get something way over my head.

Long story EVEN LONGER…This watch strikes a very nice balance! Garmin-quality maps with the ability to upload more, lots of amazing health data tracking, analytics and training advice. A lot of it doesn’t apply to me YET as far as being an athlete, (like I don’t yet need to know how long my feet are on the ground in between each stride) but there is some really great info and tells me a lot about my body and training readiness!!! It’s got an accurate step counter, it’s a decent size, not overly bulky and not too huge a watch face, this one is LIGHT! (and it *has* a light!) Sapphire screen for my clumsy self, and it connects to my Spotify… and the nylon band I just got is the icing on the cake. Absolute perfect fit, breathable, and no irritation from silicone rubbing.
this is the lamest thing I’ve ever said but this watch is so incredibly motivating, and has boosted my confidence about being an active person who takes care of myself. It probably has something to do with spending a lot of money on it, sure, and I DO love my gadgets, and a good rabbit hole, but I guess now that rabbit hole is running!?!?
I am currently doing a couch to 5k running program AND signing up for a half marathon in November (yes, like a stupid and insane person). Who the hell IS this guy?!
I am so happy with this purchase. If you’re thinking about getting a Garmin THIS IS YOUR SIGN!

It should be noted the very last interval is so long b/c i needed to keep the timer going, after the run I had 15 min more exercise to do on my daily 75 Hard workout.
Day 72 of that btw 😏

how am I stacking up? Looking for honest critiques. Please destroy my confidence if need be, I can take it. (Did I even post the right info? 🤔😅)

My main goal is to finish a 5k without injury.

https://youtu.be/oLjatOYru1k?is=5zFc-gHqOByEmnKX I hope this link works?

I found this seemingly pretty sweet C25K plan on YouTube, I like it because it’s supposed to turn you into a better runner than that of a run-of-the-mill C25K plan.

Has anyone else done this one?
I was hoping to get some stuff cleared up, so, sorry in advance if this gets lengthy.

From someone who does not exercise, do any of the strength exercises here require weights? I feel like the Turkish getups may want a kettlebell, and maybe the Cossack squats could use a medicine ball? I’m just going to use some diy equipment if so…

The Saturday workout is where I’m the most confused: it consists of a hike/fast walk plus a very slow continuous jog at the end.
The chart says “Total Time” starts at 25 minutes and increases by 2.5 minutes each week. It also says to increase the slow jog portion by 2 minutes each week.
My confusion is: does the listed “Total Time” include the slow jog, or is the slow jog added on top of the listed total time?
For example, if Week 1 is 25 minutes total and I can currently do a 10-minute slow jog, is that:
A) 15 minutes walk + 10 minutes jog = 25 minutes total
or
B) 25 minutes walk + 10 minutes jog = 35 minutes total?
How would you interpret this?

If anyone is still reading, TYSM!!!