#Garmin Coach

[dimensionsvelo]

L'application Garmin Coach se met à jour !

Garmin procède à la mise à jour de son application Garmin Coach, mais également de ses montres connectées epix (Gen 2), fēnix 7, Forerunner, vívoactive 5 et la série Venu 3 ainsi que des compteurs GPS Edge 540, Edge 840 et Edge 1040. Avec la nouvelle version de Garmin Coach téléchargeable aujourd’hui, les cyclistes auront désormais accès à des programmes d’entraînement spécifiques, via Garmin…

[runveganwankerrun]

Last day of hols

Mon 2nd Jan '23

To make my life better, I could do with spending less and saving some. It’s not a resolution, but I would like it to become part of my lifestyle, just like going to bed earlier and drinking more water. I managed to restrain myself today from some unnecessary purchases. I came close to buying a Garmin tracker, just a very simple one. It was only because Sweatcoin had an offer, saying “Up to 40% off” but you only found out what the products involved were if you “bought” the offer with some sweat coins. I thought, “Sod it!” and I bought into it. I’d hoped that charging cables would be included in the offer. They weren’t. So this is what I nearly bought instead. Completely unnecessary. All because there was an offer! 

Today’s food was good. Well, good enough. It was my last day off before heading back to work so TGG and I went out for breakfast. I had peanut butter, banana and bagel, with sweet potato fries. Not low in calories, but healthy enough.

TGG and I went for a short walk afterwards, so I felt it mitigated some of the relatively high calorie meal. I also had a club session late, which I intended to attend, so I was even more comfortable with eating out. I made vegetable soup to heat up after club. I vacillated a bit, would I go to club? Would I not bother my arse? In the end I went, and was glad I did. TGG was coaching. It was a 30/20/10 session. 

It’s an intense wee session, and I always forget how tough it is. I thought I might go to just run, do an easy 5k, but when I got there, I decided to give it some effort. It felt good. Today’s exercise below...

Coach got in touch, so he said this week’s sessions are...

1. Hilly Fartlek. 4 miles hilly route, easy on the flats and downs, harder in the ups. No matter how long/short/steep the hill, you attack it.

2. 6 km easy peasy

3. Warm up, then 1km, 800, 600, 400, 200 fast with 200m walk recovery repeated 2 times.

4. 5km (optional) easy

5. Long run 16 - I'm assuming he means km not miles, since Sunday's run was only just over eleven miles. No way that would jump up to sixteen. 16km makes more sense. And it feels good to know I already covered more than that on Sunday.

Sonic asked about the distance I ran yest, said I must be training for something, so I said I was keeping my options open. As good as admitting it, without actually admitting anything.

[somerunner]

In my high school, all you needed to get a varsity letter in cross country was, I think, to get under 19 minutes on a 5K. Most of the varsity letter requirements for other sports were similarly easy to meet. Our school wasn't known for athletics.

My first race was a little under 22 minutes long, and every year I struggled to get my time lower than 19:50.

My senior year, I had hit puberty, so I had more strength and cardiovascular fitness than before. I figured I would make it this time, and I trained as optimally as I could. I followed the coaches' directions more closely (my brother and I were once told that, given our fitness, we should never run slower than 9 minutes a mile for an easy run; it took until senior year for me to actually follow that advice). I ate well, slept...probably poorly, and I felt pretty fit compared to previous years. My dad bought me and my brothers Garmin Forerunners, which are GPS watches that can tell you your pace in the middle of a race. He came to as many of our races as he could all throughout high school, and our mom did too (she came to our middle school races in addition to high school ones -- it was no fault of our dad's, not to come to our middle school races; I find it impressive and touching that he made it to almost all of my high school ones. In middle school it was always some random distance so we never really had a consistent distance to truly compete against ourselves with. High school had bigger teams and each race always right around five kilometers, with one notable exception).

The watches helped a lot. (I still have mine from back then, but it struggles to hold a charge for a full run unless you've kept it in the charger until the minute you go running. I don't use it quite as much; I've misplaced my charger too often, and I don't want to look for it a day in advance just so my watch can tell me my strides per minute (arguably important, but I digress). I can't pace myself any better than in high school, but I don't need to because there's no exact season or race I'm training for -- though for something big, like a marathon, I will actually use the watch. My phone can record my pace for less-important runs.)

Anyway. Back to the point. I hadn't broken 19 minutes my whole senior year, and we were down to one last race. I was anxious the whole last week. The last three days, I could practically feel adrenaline seeping into every capillary like I was a sponge. It felt good, unsurprisingly to me (though that may be surprising to you). I felt ready.

The last meet was big, full of schools. I'd just learned from my dad (either that day, or just before some other race in the past week or two) that the "strides," or short almost-sprints you do a few minutes before a race, are actually important -- they prime your body for that first 100-meter dash where you stake your position for the next mile. If you don't do your strides, you'll dip into anaerobic metabolism early, and your legs might be locked up halfway through the race, and that's bye-bye sub-19:00.

I felt like I weighed like nothing. My entire body was a spring. Side note: if you've never put on racing flats/spikes, I encourage you to borrow a pair for a short run (and I mean short! Like 100 meters if you don't run, and a mile or two if you do run). It feels like there's a weightless force field on your foot, with how light it is compared to a normal shoe. It's a surreal feeling.

When we started the race, I felt a touch desperate. I ran only a little slower than my best; you're supposed to hold yourself back for the first mile. I knew that, but I glanced at my watch to see that I was averaging a 5:00/mile pace. That was WAY beyond my target pace, and I barely even noticed. That was heartening to see, but I obviously dialed the pace way, way back to 5:45/mile or something. I needed this record-breaking adrenaline to last me for three miles, not half of one.

Frankly, all I remember of that race was that first 200-meter dash and the disconnect between what I felt and what I saw on my watch. I always have that disconnect during a race, but it was especially pronounced during this race.

The next two miles were hard but good, and I broke 19. I got a massive personal record (PR) to end my high school career with; I think it was more than a minute of improved time. Which is rather insane. Improvement tends to be more incremental than that, but things like this do happen pretty often in running, especially at the relatively slow paces I ran at.

My brother broke 19 and 18 in the same race. Just skipped right over the whole 18-minutes-something-seconds window. I was over the moon for him, of course. We'd both made it past the lettering-qualification by the skin of our teeth, and at the same time, by a huge margin.

He's kept up with consistent running more than I have. He's also gotten me back into running after I semi-gave up on it, and our older brother's gotten back into running too. We, along with our dad, decided to run a marathon/half-marathon together this summer. I'd say we all did well, though I didn't train as much for it as I should have.

I've only ran one marathon so far, and it was recent, but now I'm feeling the itch. I want to run another one, I want to absolutely demolish my time. Admittedly, this is partially because I didn't practice as much as I should have, and I've seen my brothers' times, so I know how much farther I can go.

If you've come close to your (previous) best at something, you might have realized too that it was only a false summit. Could be a project within your hobby, could be a physical accomplishment, it could be anything that requires some level of effort large or small. But I hope, when you realized you could do even better than you just did, that it felt inspiring.

It's kind of a rush.

[exitrowiron]

Return to Running

Although running is my favorite athletic activity, I haven't done it regularly since I started training for my cross country ride in 2022. Then I tore my meniscus and needed surgical repair and started training for my cross Pyrenees ride which I completed a few weeks ago.

Now all of that is behind me and I am enjoying a pain-free return to running and hopefully soon, racing. My time away from running and increasing age have eroded my VO2 max, but I'm optimistic it will improve over time.

I'm using the Garmin coach to train for the Seattle half although it is tempting to ramp up my mileage more quickly than the AI suggests.

I know I'm in the minority, but I enjoy running on the treadmill. It is convenient, temperature controlled and I have access to entertainment. And I can strictly match my pace to the designated workout.

[hoe4sports]

Leave it all on the field

Ruesha Littlejohn x reader

A/n: No trigger warnings detected.

Ruesha had camped in you apartment for the rest of camp, and you didn’t usually mind but it was getting very depressing. Since she saw the picture of Katie and Caitlin a few days ago, she had turned into a shadow of her old self. She was not her usually bubbly self, and you were trying everything in you power to brighten her mood. You had told jokes, danced or jugged, sang and made food. When you woke up the last morning of camp before you headed to Australia, The land of Caitlin Foord, you decided that you needed to do something to try and bring the old Ruesha back. “Okay pretty girl” you said as you opened the blinds while she was still sleeping. “Today is the day” you said and she huffed from under the cover. It was not your dream scenario to live with her, sleep next to her and spend ever awake moment of your life next to her as her bestfriend, but life has a funny way of making things play out just as it wasn’t supposed too.

Ruesha threw her pillow at you, and you decided to change my tactics. If there was one thing she loved, then it was a good breakfast. You made sure to leave her alone in her, or rather your, depression room as you whipped up easy breakfast. Toast, eggs, paprika and watermelon. You made sure to make her favourite kind of blueberry tea, and then you went back into the bedroom. This time, you felt more determined . She was going to get up. You grabbed her covers by the corner, and yanked it off of her. “Shite, Y/N, won’t you leave a mournin to woman rest now will ya” she hissed. “Yes, I would. But you are not a mourning woman nor do you need to rest anymore. If you rest anymore then I’m worried that you will become one with mi bed.” she sighted loudly and tossed around. You walked around the bed and hunched down on her level. “Ruesh, I’ve made breakfast. Your favourite kind, I’ve even made tea. You would never let a good tea go to waste now would yah?” You said as you stroke her matted blonde hair, she sniffled as she sat up. “Okay, but only because I don’t like to let a pretty woman down.” she said as she marched to the kitchen. In your house, from your bed, in your clothes. Yet somehow, all she could talk about was Katie McAss.

You sat down next to her as a you bottomed a sugar free red bull while eating a protein yogurt. “Are yah ever gonna learn to eat real foods?” Ruesha teased, and you shrugged. “Why would I? Nobody is seeing what am shoving down my throat when I’m alone.” You said and winked. She just shook her head as she devoured the breakfast. You examined your garmin watch for a hot second only to realise that you were running late. You threw on your jersey, and Ruesha threw on hers as we panicked our way to the arena. “Jesus, if yah would’ve gotten that pretty butt up from bed the first 23 times I asked, then Maybe we wouldnt have this issue.” You said as you tied your cleats next to her. She laughed, but was quickly taken back by the view of Katie. Her now ex girlfriend.

“Ruesha, stop droolin’ would you, it’s not a good look” You teased as we walked out on the field. The coach shot you a weird look, which had you confused. “Is there a reason for your shenanigans now?” she asked as she raised her brow. You and ruesha would often do dumb stuff to lift the spirits of the group, but this time you were confused. You shot her an even more confused look, as she pointed to the number on my jersey. “Is this yet another joke about mi number?” You asked as the girls earlier had teased you for your high number, asking if it was your number or the amounts of yellow cards you had attained . You looked at Ruesha confused, and realised that she was wearing your number 30. You looked down to see that you were wearing her number 8. “Well, I suppose yah there is only one thing left to do.” You stated as you got into a weird stance with my phone in my pocket. It was already connected to the team speaker as i was the designated DJ. You then slapped on some “Tell me ma” and did a classic Ruesha jig across the circle the team was standing in. Everyone knew Ruesha was famous for her jig, so naturally that was the easiest way to resemble her.

Everyone including Ruesha was laughing hysterically, almost practically crying. Well, everyone excluding McCabe. She looked furious, but you gave no flying fuck as you went towards her and jigged around her in a circle as she tried to stumble you. “ yah have to work harder then that” you sang as you skipped over her legs. You then giggled your way over to Ruesha as you pulled her jersey of yourself mid jig, showcasing your visibly toned arms and six pack. You did a last high kick and spun around going out in an extravagant pose as you held the jersey out to Ruesha. She was now hysterically laughing and her eyes were watering, some of the girls were even laying on the ground laughing. “Alright alright, miss comedian over there, let’s practice now shall we.” The coach said as she too dried off her eyes after your little show.

“Yah mad woman” Ruesha stated as she was still trying to compose herself. You waited for your jersey but it became clear as day that you weren’t going to get it anytime soon. “I know you love a good view, Ruesh.” You smirked. Instead you warmed up without the jersey as we ran across the field and did our static stretching. Eventually, you put her shirt back on as it was boiling and you didn’t feel too excited to be burned by the sun. You caught Ruesha looking on more than one occasion, and honestly you didn’t mind.

As warm up was getting close to being over you could see Ruesha visibly struggling with her focus as she kept losing the ball. You went over to her as she whacked the ball in the ground. “Aye, ruesh, what did that poor ball do to you?” You exclaimed as you catched the ball before it bounced away to never land. “I can’t focus, I keep thinking about things I shouldnt think about, and then I drop it.” She complained as you listened carefully. “Alright” you said, “let’s try to use this to your advantage. Use all that negative energy to work your hardest. Use it to proving why you are going to be the one on the starting roster.” You said as you dropped the ball down and kicked it up high to her. “Leave it all on the field, love”. She nodded and catched the ball as she started tricking it.

“Yeees, Ruesh!!!” You cheered as she kept tapping the ball showing her incredible ability to control the ball like no other. As she dropped the ball, you nudged her. “You are totally gonna get your spot in the roster. Believe me babe.” You winked as you continued practicing.

[faithhopeloveandtherapy]

The emergency 1yo placement went home to his carers yesterday. He was a delight but I’m very happy to have my child free life back for a while. The first few days of having him, I was not really feeling it, but by day four I was back in the swing of baby life and I’d figured out which groups we could go to to keep ourselves entertained. I took him swimming on Friday which was fun.

Saturday afternoon, H and I and four friends went out for bottomless brunch. We had such fun, drank far too much prosecco and cocktails. I am officially the biggest lightweight of us all, as we all drank the same number of rounds of drinks, yet everyone else was far more functional than me by the end. I came home and fell asleep on the sofa for four hours. Then I had horrible alcohol-induced vertigo a few hours later when I went to bed. And all day today I have not felt at my best and the thought of any more alcohol makes me feel ill. I had such a fun time but I’m not sure it’s really worth it to wipe out my entire weekend! Perhaps I should have just stopped a few Proseccos earlier.

Despite the bleary head, I took myself out for a 6 mile run at lunchtime. My half marathon training has officially started. I’m using a Garmin coach plan and I’m in week 2 now. When I got home I did some yoga for my back. We ate loads of carbs and not a lot else yesterday - bottomless brunch is only bottomless on the drinks, and there never seems quite enough food to soak it all up - so today I decided we need to eat something more balanced and nutritious. I roasted up a mountain of vegetables (carrots, peppers, mushrooms, kale and spinach) and mixed them with couscous and topped it all with a tahini dressing. Such a rainbow feast. I’ve eaten two enormous bowls and feel very satisfied. Hopefully I’ll wake up tomorrow morning with a clear head and fresh motivation ready for the week.

[digitaldetoxworld]

The Best Smartwatches for Fitness in 2024

 Smartwatches have become quintessential equipment for health fans, supplying a mixture of convenience, functionality, and current technology to monitor health and fitness metrics. Smartwatches can beautify your fitness journey from monitoring coronary heart rate to guiding workout routines or even monitoring sleep. Here’s an in-depth guide to the great health-focused smartwatches to be had nowadays.

Best Smart Watches For Fitness 

Apple Watch Series 9: Best Overall Fitness Smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 9 continues to dominate the health smartwatch category with its seamless integration of fitness and lifestyle features.

Key Features:

Advanced Health Tracking: Continuous heart rate monitoring, ECG abilities, and blood oxygen degree tracking.

Workout Modes: Over 100 workout modes, which include jogging, cycling, swimming, and yoga.

Precision Tracking: The twin-frequency GPS guarantees correct direction tracking for outside activities.

Seamless Integration: Pairs perfectly with Apple’s Fitness+ provider, presenting guided exercises with real-time metrics displayed on your watch.

Why It’s Great

The Apple Watch Series Nine isn’t pretty much healthy; it’s a properly-rounded smartwatch with a top-class design, vibrant display, and smart assistant integration. It’s first-rate acceptable for iPhone users who want a combination of health monitoring and everyday functionality.

Garmin Forerunner 265: Best for Runners

Garmin is synonymous with health monitoring, and the Forerunner 265 exemplifies why it’s a fave among athletes, specifically runners.

Key Features:

Performance Metrics: Tracks VO2 max, cadence, stride period, and healing time.

Training Insights: Offers personalized workout guidelines and education plans based on your fitness desires.

Battery Life: Up to fifteen days in smartwatch mode and 30 hours in GPS mode.

Durability: Designed to withstand rigorous outdoor conditions with water resistance as much as 50 meters.

Why It’s Great:

The Forerunner 265 is perfect for runners who need certain metrics and robust tracking abilities. It’s also compatible with third-birthday party apps like Strava and TrainingPeaks, making it a versatile desire for serious athletes.

Fitbit Sense 2: Best for Holistic Health Tracking

Fitbit has continually been a leader in health-focused wearables, and the Sense 2 is their maximum superior presentation yet.

Key Features:

Stress Management: An EDA sensor measures strain ranges and offers guided respiratory sports.

Health Metrics Dashboard: Tracks coronary heart price variability, skin temperature, and oxygen saturation.

Sleep Tracking: Provides specified insights into sleep ranges and offers a Sleep Score.

Long Battery Life: Lasts up to six days on a single charge.

Why It’s Great:

The Fitbit Sense 2 is right for folks who want to be aware of average fitness and health as opposed to simply fitness. Its intuitive interface and specific insights make it a fantastic associate for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike.

Samsung Galaxy Watch6: Best for Android Users

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 moves stability between fashion, fitness, and technology, making it a top choice for Android users.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Fitness Tracking: Includes heart charge tracking, body composition evaluation, and automated workout detection.

Enhanced Sleep Coaching: Provides personalized insights and guidelines to enhance sleep first-rate.

Durable Design: Features Gorilla Glass DX and a waterproof construct.

Smart Integration: Works seamlessly with Android phones and integrates with Samsung Health.

Why It’s Great:

The Galaxy Watch6 gives a sleek design with sturdy health monitoring functions. It’s especially properly-suited for Android customers looking for an all-in-one smartwatch.

Polar Grit X Pro: Best for Outdoor Adventurers

The Polar Grit X Pro is designed for outdoor fanatics who want a rugged and dependable smartwatch.

Key Features:

Navigation Tools: Offers turn-by using turn steering, altitude tracking, and direction planning.

Military-Grade Durability: Resistant to excessive temperatures, humidity, and drops.

Outdoor-Specific Metrics: Tracks hill splits, strength expenditure, and weather situations.

Long Battery Life: Up to 40 hours in GPS mode and 7 days in ordinary use.

Why It’s Great:

For hikers, climbers, and adventurers, the Polar Grit X Pro is a dependable accomplice that provides all the information you need in hard environments.

WHOOP four.Zero: Best for Recovery and Performance Optimization

WHOOP takes a completely unique technique to fitness tracking by specializing in restoration and performance instead of interest monitoring.

Key Features:

Recovery Metrics: Analyzes sleep, heart rate variability, and pressure to provide daily readiness scores.

24/7 Wearable: Lightweight layout and not using a display, that specializes in information over distractions.

Monthly Subscription: Includes access to WHOOP’s detailed analytics and community challenges.

Why It’s Great:

The WHOOP four. Zero is good for athletes and health fanatics who prioritize healing and overall performance. Its unique subscription version ensures access to particular insights and a supportive community.

Coros Pace three: Best Budget Option for Athletes

Coros has quick turn out to be a favorite amongst athletes for presenting superb health trackers at competitive prices.

Key Features:

Advanced Metrics: Tracks strolling energy, cadence, stride, and recuperation.

GPS Accuracy: Features multi-band GPS for particular tracking.

Battery Life: Lasts up to 24 days in ordinary mode and 38 hours in GPS mode.

Lightweight Design: Comfortable to wear during long workouts.

Why It’s Great:

The Coros Pace 3 is a splendid finances-friendly alternative for runners and athletes who need superior metrics with out breaking the financial institution.

Amazfit Bip 5: Best for Beginners

The Amazfit Bip Five combines affordability with essential health-tracking capabilities, making it an exquisite choice for novices.

Key Features:

Basic Tracking: Tracks steps, coronary heart charge, and sleep.

GPS Integration: Offers built-in GPS for outside sports.

Battery Life: Provides up to 10 days of use on a single rate.

Lightweight Design: Comfortable and easy to wear all day.

Why It’s Great:

For the ones new to fitness monitoring, the Amazfit Bip five is an first-rate start line. It’s less expensive, consumer-pleasant, and offers all of the fundamentals to kickstart a health journey.

Suunto nine Peak Pro: Best for Endurance Athletes

The Suunto 9 Peak Pro is designed with endurance athletes in mind, providing lengthy battery lifestyles and specific performance metrics.

Key Features:

Exceptional Battery Life: Up to a hundred and seventy hours in GPS mode.

Performance Metrics: Tracks coronary heart fee, altitude, and weather adjustments.

Rugged Design: Water-resistant up to a hundred meters with a swish yet durable build.

Training Tools: Offers personalized training guidance and development tracking.

Why It’s Great:

For triathletes, cyclists, and marathon runners, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro provides the durability and precision needed for long, grueling sessions.

 Huawei Watch GT 4: Best Stylish Fitness Watch

The Huawei Watch GT 4 combines a fashion-ahead layout with complete health monitoring.

Key Features:

Health Monitoring: Tracks heart charge, SpO2, and strain ranges.

Activity Modes: Includes 100+ exercising modes, from conventional sports activities to recreational sports.

Battery Life: Lasts up to 14 days on a single fee.

Elegant Design: Features a premium end with customizable watch faces.

Why It’s Great:

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is best for folks who want a health tracker that doesn’t compromise on fashion. It’s specifically applicable to casual customers who price aesthetics and functionality.

[womansfilm]

We need more older lesbian representation in the garmin watch 5k training plan coach options

[adolin]

OH I love talking about running plans! @halosudne you've Unlocked a Special Interest, I'm afraid.

Current schedule

My current base building schedule is very chill. Mostly easy pace, not many workouts, fully allowing myself to take as many walking breaks as needed. I try to run 5 times a week, though I don't stress if I have to make it 4. My long runs went from 40% of total weekly mileage (back when I was doing, like, 15k to 20k a week) to 30% now that I’m running more.

For example, this week it’s like:

DAY 1 — 7 km easy run (If I can’t sing along to my playlist I’m going too fast) DAY 2 — Workout. 10 min @ tempo pace, 6 km total (1.5 km warmup, 10 min @ tempo pace, easy pace cooldown) DAY 3 — 9 km easy run  (If I can’t sing along to my playlist I’m going too fast) DAY 4 — 6 km easy, including strides (5K easy pace followed by 6x100m strides — short bursts of accelerations until you’re nearly out of breath, hold that pace, gradually slow down. Jog or walk until your breath is even, repeat. Cooldown jog at the end) DAY 5 — Long run, 13 km (Start @ recovery pace; I go by heartrate and vibes. Then gradually increase pace through the run, end up at a slightly faster than easy pace. Just a bit winded.)

This all adds up to 41 / 42 km. Next week I’m aiming for 46-ish, the week after 48 to 50, and then I should be plan ready.

My upcoming plan

I’m base building for the Pete Pfitzinger HM plan level 1. I’ve already done a few of his plans, including the HM level 2 plan, but I would NOT recommend them because they’re so mileage-heavy and pretty tough. Just the level 1 half marathon plan starts at 50 km/week, and peaks at 76 km (31 mpw to 47 mpw, if you believe in freedom). It can be a lot!

However, I DO recommend reading his book if you are interested in the science behind running training plans, because he really lays it out in a very accessible way, and explains the rationale behind his training plans and how to tweak them for any necessities. He also has base training plans that really worked for me.

I have a spreadsheet and everything from the last time I did one of his plans, lol, and my schedule will look a bit like this. As I said... it can be A LOT.

Various plan recs

If you like something lower volume, I recommend the Hal Higdon plans! They’re staples for a reason. Once again, though, I recommend 1) reading the book if you can swing it OR 2) look for information about the plans (r/running is a treasure trove for that!) just so you’re familiar enough with the logic behind the programming to be able to change whatever you need if you miss a few runs or have to scale it down or up.

BAA (the Boston Athletic Association) have a wealth of training plans free on their website.

Also, I trained for my first race ever following the “Garmin Coach” adaptive plan on my Garmin smartwatch – I know this is a long shot BUT if you happen to own a Garmin I really recommend the adaptive plans if you’re struggling to build mileage. The programming changes week by week depending on how you’re proceeding and it’s a neat feature

Time goals etc

I have no idea what kind of time to aim for for my HM, mostly because I really haven’t run seriously for a while so I have no idea what my running fitness baseline is right now. Next week I’m doing a lactate threshold field test to help me figure out where I’m at. I like to do all my easy runs and recovery runs based on heart rate AND my workouts based on goal speed, so that’s a cool data point to have! 

How it works: it’s a time trial run — 20 minutes warmup, then 30 minutes ALL OUT EFFORT RUN. No goal pace, just run at max sustainable effort for those 30 minutes, then cool down for as long as you need. 

It’s a low-tech, no-throwing-up needed alternative to any “max HR” kinda field test, and it’s useful (TO ME) to determine what effort / intensity / time goal I can expect to aim for during my next training cycle. I’ll report back on how that goes :D

(Here’s a more detailed guide, just ignore the part about how you need a chest strap because I respectfully disagree). 

[fitnessbeautyarts]

Looking for the perfect smartwatch to fit your lifestyle? Let’s compare the top models available today to help you decide. First up, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, priced between $472.99 and $649.99. It features a durable titanium frame, advanced health tracking like sleep apnea detection and menstrual tracking, GPS, and water resistance up to 128 feet. Its large 1.5-inch display is bright and easily readable in all lighting conditions. However, its bulky size and higher price tag may not suit everyone. Perfect for adventurers and power users. Next, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7, priced from $295 to $349.99. It offers a sleek design, automatic workout tracking, and features like blood oxygen monitoring and sleep apnea detection. With its bright AMOLED display and reliable water resistance, it’s great for everyday wear. However, the unspecified battery life might limit its sleep tracking capabilities. Ideal for Galaxy phone users looking for an affordable yet capable smartwatch. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is priced at $799. Designed for outdoor adventurers, it includes features like an SOS siren, dive computer, and a 72-hour battery in low-power mode. The rugged titanium case and durable design make it perfect for extreme conditions. While the upgrades from the previous model are minor, it’s an excellent choice for anyone prioritizing durability and performance. For Apple fans seeking a lightweight option, the Apple Watch Series 10 costs between $449 and $499. It has a larger OLED display, swim tracking, and menstrual cycle monitoring. The thinner, lighter design is easy to wear, but the battery life lasts less than a day, limiting its usefulness for sleep tracking. It’s a versatile choice for everyday Apple Watch users. The Google Pixel Watch 3, priced between $349.99 and $449.99, integrates seamlessly with the Google ecosystem and Pixel phones. It features daily readiness scores, automatic workout detection, and a 36-hour battery in low-power mode. While its scratch resistance isn’t as strong as other models, it’s a great fit for Google users. At $249.99 to $324.49, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a fitness-focused option with GPS, NFC payments, and up to 11 days of battery life. It’s more stylish than previous Garmin models and offers data-driven sleep coaching. While its fitness tracking is basic compared to premium smartwatches, it’s a strong choice for those who prioritize battery life and fitness tracking. The Fitbit Sense 2 is priced between $179.95 and $249.95. It includes features like stress monitoring, GPS, and a six-day battery life. While it offers solid health tracking, its limited app availability and average heart-rate accuracy make it more suitable for fitness-focused users than general smartwatch enthusiasts. Finally, the Amazfit GTR 3 is the most affordable option at $119.99. It offers a sleek, analog-inspired design, 21-day battery life, and GPS. Although its fitness features are basic and it lacks third-party app connectivity, it’s an excellent budget option for those who want solid performance without breaking the bank. Whether you’re an adventurer, fitness enthusiast, or casual user, there’s a smartwatch here for everyone. Let us know in the comments which one suits your needs best!

[kouros-herc]

Wednesday, November 13 — What’s in Your Closet? Come up with fifteen significant clothing items from your character’s wardrobe/life and describe them in detail. Feel free to combine these into full outfits!

Behold! Some key items from Hercules' wardrobe!

Descriptions Below!

Row 1: Sports Gear. Obviously Hercules spends most of his life in sports gear, but these are a few items of particular significance to him!

Reflective Running Jacket - Not only a safety necessity when tackling the Swynlake trails of the backroads of the farmlands, this reflective Gilet was a gift from his parents back when he was about 22. He wouldn't really have needed one if he was moving back to London, and his parents investing the money in it was a sign to him that they were ok with him staying in Swynlake.

Lucky PB socks - Dino-socks = free speed. Herc wears these during competitions, or attempts at breaking a PB, they're his lucky socks (although he doesn't actually remember where he got them, maybe a secret santa or something?)

NTO Tornados Competition Vest - Hercules very rarely competes in Athletics competitions but he is technically of the member of the freshly-made-up Next-Town-Over Tornados! An Athletics club who enter competitions and coach youngsters etc. So when he competes, he wears his club strip with its glorious purple. More often he wears it when about to go absolute beast-mode on a training session.

Pride U Athletics Hoodie - Still just about hanging on, although the Pride U crest on the front has started peeling off, the PRIDE U ATHLETICS CLUB on the back is still going strong! It reminds him of his first real sense of belonging and all the fun he had there.

'Douchebag mode' Sunglasses (Oakley Sphaera Polarised Lens Sunglasses) - Considering Hercules is the least competitive Gym Rat, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking he's not a viciously competitive intense human being. This is a mistake. He's just nicer about it. But after warming up, he goes into Super Intense Focus Mode (AKA Douchebag mode) because on the track there is no room for being Mr Nice Guy. The sunglasses are part of that. He slips them on and suddenly his eyes disappear and he's leaving you in the dust.

Row 2: Accessories. One part of Hercules' slow fashion glow-up journey has been actually bringing accessories into his outfits and just subtly classing things up a little that way.

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Smartwatch - When you're as active as Herc, you need a proper tracker to keep up with it. This Garmin was top of the line when he bought it a few years back after a lot of saving up, but it's totally worth it for him. Its got EVERYTHING. Built in flashlight. Solar charging. Advanced fitness metrics so he can track almost every aspect of his training. This thing is hardcore.

Sun Cufflinks - Hercules bought these as a little detail for the Celestial themed prom, but now he'll often use them when having to dress up fancy for other occasions. They add a bit of class to an outfit (he thinks), and they make him smile. Its also a good reminder of Ken's advice on making outfits feel more 'him.'

His 'Thank god for boots' Boots. No surprise, Hercules is really more of a trainer guy. He's got a ridiculous number for all kinds of sporting activities and training, but sometimes trainers just won't cut it. He hates wearing smart shoes, they always seem to cut into the back of his ankle and its a whole headache when he gets blisters because they suck when he runs. But Ken helped him discover a world of new possibilities like ankle boots that look smart enough for a semi-formal event or business meeting, can help elevate a casual outfit, and don't cut his ankles to pieces!

Sunflower Ring - Another Prom holdover, this time from the Enchanted Garden, I think. Hercules and sunflowers is an ongoing love-affair, and again, this is now an accessory he'll add to lots of other outfits when dressing them up.

'Bruce's Sea Glass' Bracelet - Remember the bit of sea glass that Hercules found on the beach? The one that reminded him of Bruce and everything his friend inspired in him? Yeah. Hercules had it made into a bracelet. He wears it every day now. Its his constant reminder to himself to try to live by those values.

Row 3: The Statement Pieces. Herc's wardrobe still contains a lot of plain t-shirts and jeans, plus all his other athletic gear, but Ken did teach him to embrace some bolder pieces that would really define a look when paired with otherwise simple pieces, and Hercules really likes that. Also all of these tend to lean into different textures, which he has found he really enjoys.

Fisherman's Jumper - A find from From Farm To Table years ago now! This is one comfy, cosy, proper woollen jumper. Hercules loves it, it's perfect for throwing on over a t-shirt on a dry day to go to an event or running errands, or a hike, or for days curled on the sofa when the weather's crap.

Corduroy Shirt - Another that he can dress up or down, this dark green really suits his hair, and has a much softer edge than a shirt in other fabrics might have, which he appreciates because he feels like it makes him look a bit more comfortable and relaxed and not straining at the seams like some kind of hulk.

Velvet Blazer - Hercules has discovered over recent years that he really enjoys the texture of velvet. He finds the softness very comforting, especially when at events like Prom where he might otherwise get a bit anxious, plus he likes the darker colour palette it usually comes in.

Check Overshirt - Perfect for throwing on over things. Hercules' metabolism runs really fast because of his Gift and he usually runs quite warm, which means Autumn and Spring often see him trying not to wear heavy layers. Something like this he can just slip on and off as he needs, and again, dresses up an otherwise casual outfit with a bit of flair.

Denim Jacket - Ah his old staple, I should use it more. He found this at some Charity Shop a very long time ago, but its genuinely good quality denim and he likes that the lining makes it softer and warmer, so he can use it more in the winter. Often thrown over a white tee for a vintage look.

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Riding two abreast on a road with traffic is the bicycling equivalent of reclining your seat in coach on an airplane. It isn't (usually) illegal, but it is inconsiderate. In the case of biking however, you aren't just irritating another passenger, you're irritating the driver of 2-4,000 lb hunk of 50 mph metal.

During my cross country ride several bikers insisted on riding two abreast or solo in the middle of the lane. A few riders had the Garmin rear radar and would ride two abreast until the car got close and then move to the right. I refused to ride with them because in each case the driver became irritated or anxious or both. In my experience irritated, anxious people lose self awareness and make poor decisions - a bad combo when driving the giant pick up trucks which are common where I live. If you haven't noticed this kind of behavior, I encourage you to spend a few hours at an airport.

The roads near me are all chip-sealed which creates dangerous conditions on the narrow shoulders. The best riding surface is where the cars' right wheel travels the lane. I split the difference by riding the paint.

(Ignore the timestamp, this is Saturday's ride.)

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