#zwiftrunning

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[jacksayspurple]

Just ran my first ever a half-marathon. Two hours ten minutes and seven seconds for 13.1 miles, which is a full half hour quicker than I was predicted. This is a big deal for me! Validate me!! #vitalitybighalf #vitalitybighalf2019 #instagay #sportychic #zwift #zwiftrunning #london #londonlife #runlondon #londonrun #bighalf (at Greenwich) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1FUdmF2hx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=129z8h8k6q723

[topet6]

Stage 2 ✅ Rookie Run, so much fun #zwiftlongdistancerunners @gozwiftrun #laufenmachtglücklich #laufenverbindet #laufen #zwiftrunning #running #brooksghost13 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNNn7OghNxE/?igshid=11ti6xzwh30i9

[michaeltfiore]

DAY 287 straight workout/runs.... damn... getting there - solid 5k today, solid mile time too. Digging running a lot... got to keep on pushing. 80lbs bye bye!!! Still lots of work ahead but feeling good!! #runner #running #zwiftrunning #zwift #healthy #lovewhatyoudo (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM8lxHHHca4/?igshid=17ds6l8dhmhqf

[jeldyap]

Short brick powered by the mighty red pills! hurrah! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ #altred #altredambassador #betalainsunleashed #brick #bricktraining #runbikerun #cycling #run #running #zwift #zwiftrun #zwiftcycling #zwiftrunning #training #motivation #determination #traininghard #trainhard #trainharder https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzWOhOJ7mr/?igshid=lfyo55d4eyxa

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What is ZWIFT?

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I get asked a lot about ZWIFT after posting an indoor ride or run on my social media platforms and especially now we are all in a Covid-19 Global Pandemic.  I love Zwift, it has completely transformed my indoor training, has helped improve my cycling and achieve many goals and yes, its addictive. Only recently have I begun using it for running indoors and I wish I had used ‘Run’ Zwift when training for the London Marathon on those days when going outside to run wasn’t possible. I am very fortunate though to have the chance to work out at home, I have a treadmill, I have a smart turbo trainer and I have a subscription to Zwift amongst other indoor cycling training applications such as Sufferfest, Rouvy, RGT.

Trying to understand what you need to use ZWIFT can be a little confusing, so here is my guide on what it is and what you need.

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What is Zwift?

In short it is a massive multiplayer virtual reality gaming platform for cycling and running and recently Triathlon training. To ride, you use your own cycle with a smart turbo trainer or a basic manual one, a smart bike like a Wattbike or you can challenge yourself on a rocker or rollers. Zwift allows you to ride in event stages with Pro cyclists and teams, take on challenges like Tour de Zwift, create ‘meet ups’ with friends, ride or run in Wattopia, which is Zwift’s very own virtual world, or you can take part in training for Prudential Ride London, New York, Richmond and Yorkshire to name a few. You ride with thousands of other cyclists or runners from all over the world at the same time. The more you ride and run, the more droplets you gain and the more you level up.  You can unlock kit, upgrade your bike and if you have the inclination to spend a lot of time climbing Everest you can unlock the Tron bike (illuminated bike). You can interact with other riders and runners in real time and smash your goals. New features are regularly added. Link it to Strava and you can check out your achievements and other geeky information on your performance.

 Zwift is also good for keeping kids active at home and the subscription is free to children up to the age of 16. You will need to complete a parental consent form https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-accounts-for-children-HyleeRkr7 and set up a Zwift account.  Zwift has a 7-day free trial for adults and then it is £12.99 a month.  While most turbo trainers are not sized for many junior bikes, especially for the wheels to reach the rear resistance, regardless, you can still get the kids riding on Zwift and maybe make your own adaptations by searching online or if you have rollers, could you have a budding Ruby Isaac in the making.  Kids love challenging themselves especially on a live sprint segment.

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As mentioned above, Zwift has transformed my training and indoor cycling. Having the benefit of using a smart trainer means that it is a direct drive, (rear wheel is removed and the bike is attached to the trainer and connected wireless via ANT+ or Bluetooth) this measures how hard I pedal and calculates my wattage, the resistance and effort is automatically adjusted when riding up hills by increasing the effort or decreasing the effort when riding downhill or drafting other riders but even with a basic turbo trainer you still end up sweating buckets and having a great workout you just need to adjust your resistance manually if you choose to.  Either way, more people using their bikes and training indoors the better. Its great fun.  I usually have my Zwift Companion app open so I can I live chat, give ‘RIDE ON’ which is the thumbs up or Kudos.   The ladies only rides are funny and supportive and yet still hard work even if we are encouraging each other up the hills with the thought of cake (I prefer bacon) and prosecco at the finish line.  So to the point…what do you need to do it?

 What do I need to Zwift at home for cycling?

*A bike

*A smart trainer or basic turbo trainer Rocker or rollers.

If you have a basic turbo trainer you will need:

-Speed Sensor (this fits to your rear wheel hub)

-Cadence Sensor that fits to your pedal crank

-make sure the sensors are compatible with your device connection, ie Bluetooth to       Bluetooth or Ant+ to Ant+

You can also opt for a rear wheel blue tyre, for example Schwalbe Blue to save the wear on your regular tyre.  It is also good to note that if you have a carbon frame bike, this may not be suitable to use on a basic trainer as this could cause damage to the frame, but it is perfect for aluminium, steel bikes.

 *A Laptop, PC, Ipad, Mac, Andriod tablet.

* oh...you will definitely need a fan!!

*If you are using a PC or laptop you will need an Ant+ dongle

*Download the Zwift Application

*Download the Zwift Companion App to your mobile

*Create your profile and accurately input your details for weight, age etc.

*Pair the sensors with the Zwift application

* Check out the Primal E Sport Bibs for men specifically designed for indoor training  https://www.primaleurope.com/products/mens-e-sport-bib-shorts

 What do I need to Zwift at home for running?

*A treadmill

*A Laptop, PC, Ipad, Mac, Andriod tablet.

*If you are using a PC or laptop you will need an Ant+ dongle

* Zwift Application

*Zwift Companion App for your mobile

*A run pod that attaches to your running shoe.

*Set up your profile on Zwift and if needed, calibrate your run stride in settings (the spanner) and away you go. Meet up with friends, run in events, or train in a coached event.

 What is the Zwift Companion App?

This is a separate app to ZWIFT itself which I have open on my mobile even if I am using my laptop.  You can see all the events that are scheduled over the next few days, see which category you want to ride in, from A to E, these are dependent on your average power and what you will be putting out during the course and whether these are a series of events or whether they are mixed or male or female only rides.  You can also see the game in action and give thumbs up, change direction, take a screen shot.  

 Check our Zwift Insider too, this is an independent website which is a great way to discover tips and tricks and to understand more features on how to use Zwift.

Once you have got to grips with everything you need and you are ready to go, challenge yourself, set your goals and beat them, but most of all, have fun with it and don’t forget to give ‘RIDE ON’….oh and don’t forget to pair with Strava too, if it’s not on Strava did it even happen…..

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Nice workout today. 5 mil virtual run and a bit weight training. #running #weighttraining #fitness #zwiftrunning #veganathlete #triathlete #buffalo #freezingouthere #highcarg #weightloss #betterlife #healthyfood #milestonepod #ironman

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Not a bad effort for being 7 weeks post op... #running #runningonclouds #onrunning #procompressionsocks #procompression #pineapple #lonelygoat #lonelygoatrunningclub #veganrunnersuk #motivation #happiness #hysterectomyrecovery #postoprecovery #slowandsteady #zwiftrunning #treadmillworkout https://www.instagram.com/p/B6u__u2jPIJ/?igshid=1m6j0kpulvnno

[ceaiv]

Zwift Run - NYC - Couch To Sky K (4.2mi course) #zwift #gozwiftrun #zwiftrunning #stryd #strydlive #strydrunning #tridat #baseperformance #nuunlife #teamzealios #altred #bocolife #runwithpower #CBDurance #rudyprojectna #trilife #tri365 🏃 (at Franco's Health Club & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4P0ACxFZUHd_8DXK6PLsj4f0P3i5ZWaKMWRO80/?igshid=1jolxkfwav87g

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#Running 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🌏 London #GoZwift !!! ➡️ @luismtzroman & @joan_vera #Zwift #zwifting #zwiftrunning #zwifter #zwifttraining #adidas #adidasrunning #adidasruntastic (en London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCggMVlJHLI/?igshid=192czcplhetk2

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That moment when you realize your FTP hasn’t gone way up...you just forgot to spin down your trainer.

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#timetorun #zwiftrun #fridaynight #longrun #garagetraining (at Reedy Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvTcn33gV3F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrvtaa86os3q

[topet6]

Finally it’s getting sunny outside, so we start the #tourofwatopia and run inside 😉☀️#laufenmachtglücklich #zwiftrunning #zwift #zwiftlongdistancerunners https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDTehghLvj/?igshid=1v1jdn22oxxd0

[charlesmiske]

Zwift Running - Import from Stryd to Training Peaks and Merge with Zwift https://inclinetreadmilltrainer.com/zwiftrunning/import-stryd-and-merge-with-zwift-in-training-peaks/

[tortoisemadman]

Eddie Izzard January 2021 Make Humanity Great Again Run Challenge Well done to all Team MHG the Blue Angel’s 31 marathons in 31 Days + a surprise double marathon on the final day. My mileage running with Eddie: 2 - less then 5k 12 - 5k 1 - 10k 9 - HM 21 - M / 16 in a row T = 728.61 miles / 1172.58 k #zwift #zwiftrunning #zwiftrun #eddieizzard #teammhg #blueangels (at Polperro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK0sMpkFRkY/?igshid=14g436omwgb86

[jeldyap]

Great 6 miler to wrap up the night! 👌👌👌 #zwift #zwiftrunning #treadmill #onruncrew #onambassador #runnerlife #run #indoor #running https://www.instagram.com/p/B9qTC30pfb7/?igshid=ovgp3tsfx38t