Runna has helped me unlock a new PB at Gold Coast today.
Time: 3:59:50
Just snuck in under 4 hours and after thinking I had it covered I had to step on the gas for the last km and a bit.
An emergency toilet stop around 25km didn’t help.
Missed my Boston goal (sub 3:50) but Kobe is planned for November.
Runna has been good for me. I know not everyone feels the same but it helped me to my Valencia PB of 4:11 and now GC.
Was on a training run this morning and went past 3 magpies singing their hearts out! ❤️ In major running events there’s always a myriad of people on the sidelines encouraging the runners. Someone should organize … something, not sure what or how … but something that has magpies singing through speakers. It would be AWESOME! ❤️🎉🥳
I'm 5 weeks out from GC Marathon and my easy runs (5:40) are getting close to race pace (5:20). I'm handling them okay but I'm in Z4! Hardly "easy".
I've re-done my Max HR multiple times and ways and settled on that. For reference, I'm 63, 72kg.
So I want to set up some runs that are truly Z2.
When I set up a custom run, it only gives me the pace option. I can use that, do the run and keep referring to the watch as I go, but is there a way to set a HR goal?
I posted this in the Runna community in the app but adding it here in case there is a solution I am missing.
Can we link multiple workouts?
I had a 15km run today. Stormy weather here so I chose the “dreadmill”. Had to take a bathroom break at 4km. Walking away from the dreadmill stops the workout. In restarting to finish the remaining 11, I can only link one workout: the 11km. This means it looks like I can't keep up with the mileage and I am asked to review my plan.
I know it's AI and I can ignore it, and I do, but it presents the question to link workouts that may need to be split
I did search first but ... I run almost every day. I use the Runna app, and I can see the workouts in Apple fitness on the days I do run. (Runna is connected to Apple Health as well)
Apple says, "to unlock this trend, you need at least five VO2 Max readings in the last three months and 10 readings in the last six months." I have waaay more than that.
Any idea why this number isn't trending, or showing up at all?
I'm clearly missing something ...
Not sure if anyone else does this but I can lie in bed all morning until I hear the maggies come for a snack.
Then I'm superman, "faster than a speeding bullet."
The "magpie alarm" is real!
Firstly, I realise these Garmin v Apple threads are everywhere.
I've read many of them and still feel this is worth its own thread, but MODS, feel free to disagree and delete.
Long time Garmin user (2008?) but bought the UW2 due to what is generally regarded as more accurate health tracking. I have a few health issues that I'd like to be warned of if they pop up. That said, at 63, I'm probably in the best shape of my life (weight, blood work, running times etc) and have regular catch ups with my GP and annual check ins with my Cardiologist.
But being with Garmin so long, I'm in the phase of learning how to use the Ultra fully.
I have Bevel, Athlytic and WorkoutDoors apps.
What am I "missing"?
With Garmin I can create workouts of any sort (running, strength, intervals etc) all on the website and easily transfer to the watch. I can create routes for my long runs. The morning report is useful (training load, training readiness, body battery, sleep (while not as accurate as Apple) is all helpful but I recognise this is not "science".
Having to drop into Athlytic and Bevel to get the accumulation of data is likely something I'll get used to, so this is not a criticism on the process, just an observation of managing the change and expectations.
I'd like to keep add-on subscriptions to a minimum and hope Apple quickly adds features and metrics that reduce or eliminate the need for them.
I'm keen to hear from long term Garmin (or simply non-apple watch) users who have switched and dealt with the change of ecosystems with no intent of switching back.
I’ve never been to Japan but wanted to for a while. So I added my name to the Fukuoka Marathon ballot today.
Also going to apply for Mt Fuji. But we’ll head to Mt Fuji anyway after Fukuoka.
Fingers crossed!
Anyone else heading to Japan?
Hey you wonderful community.
I have a long run tomorrow (27km) with half at race pace - 5:20/km. I need tips on managing the paces. This is the longest run so far in this training block with a 34km coming up.
Any tips on what to do/not to do?
I have pasta tonight and will be carrying a hydration vest and gels.
Race is Gold Coast Marathon in July.
Go! 😀
"Never have I ever" had such a high VO2 Max! 🤩
Sorry for the brag (I'm 63) but I choked when I saw this.
This may be a case of completely misunderstanding the way each app manages the data but I am trying to understand any correlation, if there is any.
EDIT: how do I get the images side by side?
After yesterday's half marathon run, I'm getting greatly disparate recovery scores.
Garmin's Training Readiness is "Poor" (and yes, I took a nap this morning. It's my day off! My initial score was 10!!) and suggesting another 56 hours to recover for any further intense sessions. Whereas Bevel's is at 88%.
I'm trying to understand the disparity. (Also, the issue with having too many apps using different algorithms).
Bevel suggests "🔋 Resilience Signal - Your body handled yesterday’s 2-hour long run with incredible resilience, maintaining a high Recovery 88% despite the heavy 71 Strain. The most telling data point is your heart rate dip, which hit 27%—a clear sign that your cardiovascular system shifted into deep repair mode effectively. Since your Resting HR dropped to a notably low 54.7 bpm, you’re well-positioned to hit today’s Target Strain range of 57-94% as you continue your marathon build." Added to provide better context to the rating.
At this stage, I'm thinking simply "pick ONE" and rely on that.
This is a tongue-firmly-in-cheek post.
I added a few blood results. Admittedly from 6 months ago, next set will be end of next week.
But, um, yeah! Loving this!
