Runners
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@Dmart nice, I’d read a race report when you have a chance. First event on the speedmax? You ready for the 70.3? Maybe we should move this over to triathlon…
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I managed to keep running through the winter months and am thoroughly enjoying the spring weather. The last few days I’ve logged about 40 km’s with every day being just a little better than the last. Temps are still in the high 40’s, low 50’s, but so much nicer than 10-20 degrees. For me it is just about perfect running conditions with the goldilocks of temperatures and extremely low humidity.
The great thing about continuing to train during the winter is that I don’t feel like I’m starting over. Hoping for a great summer and looking at some races this year. Loved the trail run in the fall with the family and hoping to do a few more with a road race or two. Distances to be determined.
Hoping you guys are off to a great start and look forward to everyone’s stories and progress.
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My summer goal is to finally get to the “high” range of the VO2 Max on the Apple Health App. I’m going to start running once I get back home. I think I’ll be a lot better at heat tolerance after my trip. It’s going to be difficult. I’m going to hate it. I’m also going to do it because I’ve always wanted to achieve this goal. Plus I think the cardio benefits will out weigh the difficult start.
If any dedicated runners remember…. How long did it take to start seeing the cardio benefits from running? I’m expecting like 3-6 months or so. Is that a realistic expectation. Coming from a weightlifter and yoga poser.
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I experience more significant physical differences with healthy eating over running.
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Found an image from South Downs Way 50 mile. Can’t remember exactly where this was, but I think around 30.
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Just got back into running and am doing a half marathon in Oct. Currently out four or five times a week training.
Looking for a watch which allows me to track runs, distance, etc.
Any ideas?
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@Crispy-Heron I run using the Apple Watch as that is the family of products that I use the most. I went with it as I can use it as a phone if/when needed.
I look at the Garmin platform and want to try it, but hear that it doesn’t work well at communicating with Apple (shared data: running workouts, VO2 max, etc.).
"I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)
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@Crispy-Heron Depends a bit on budget and needs.
The newer watches all come now with AMOLED displays while the older ones still use MIP.
If you just want a pure running watch the forerunner 165 does the job. The 265 is quite a step up and supports multi sports etc. if you want to add mapping because you go hiking frequently you may want to look at the 965.
If you want a bit more robustness Fenix/Epix pro gen 2 are you best bets.
If you don’t want Garmin but an excellent watch for running, have a look at the Coros Pace 3. -
@goosehd @Dmart - thanks. I don’t really have a budget but would ideally want an Apple Watch for the reasons you have set out - make calls, listen to podcasts/music and (importantly) not having to lug my iPhone Pro Max around. That said I think that the Garmin 165 looks like it could do the job although that means lugging the phone around. If I go Garmin I will need to invest in some shorts as well to carry the phone around in. Most products have pockets not big enough for the Pro Max.
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i use coros pace 3 and really enjoy it
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Carrying a phone in shorts on a run is always a bummer. Carrying a phone works better with a waist belt like the ones Salomon, Arcteryx, or Satisfy makes.
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I gotta take my phone with me every time. Too many close calls with poop to leave it at home and risk not being able to call my wife to pick me up and bring a towel. But like Nik, I leave it in the running belt
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