Have you used suggested workouts before? Do you want to give them a try? Let us know in the comments below!

@andyjackson-parr257

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't yet, but look like a really good idea to stay focussed when not chasing a target.

@restyreside1184

2 жыл бұрын

Were can i find this training suggestion to my garmin245M?

@restyreside1184

2 жыл бұрын

@Trex Me thank you so much i appreciated..👌

@MrAlexspearo

2 жыл бұрын

Never used it for a whole month!

@andersstaffe9904

2 жыл бұрын

Have used programs i connection with marathon training, and I had been really great. What abou following a longer program 3-4 months, where you get VO2 max and all thoes thinges messerured before and after. Then make a short follow every week, about the week, and next weeks program. Toward a fast 1/2 marathon!

It seems that most of the training was done at or below the ventilatory threshold (low intensity runs), with some work outs getting into the lactate threshold (aka tempo/threshold run). It seems to follow the 80% low intensity, 20% moderate/high intensity distribution that has been giving so many good results to recreational and elite runners. Way to go!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger!

@Billy-wd1oi

Жыл бұрын

Would you say that this can replace all those online workout plans I’ve been following. If so I’ll just add some speedwork in

@rogerbergua6268

Жыл бұрын

I like to keep it simple. In my opinion, there is no need to overcomplicate things. The 80% low intensity, 20% moderate/high intensity works. The 80% builds up the aerobic base (your engine) and the 20% is used to tune the engine to perform when it's necessary. Similar approaches are used in other sports with very good results (e.g., cycling). I hope that helps!

@danielmackenzie680

Жыл бұрын

@@Billy-wd1oi Garmin often recommend I do 10x 10sec sprints with 3 min rest. So I haven't needed to add speed work. Sometimes it's 20sec . Sometimes 4 min. It's pretty varied

@amateurvegan2636

6 ай бұрын

@@rogerbergua6268what is the % based on, number of runs or km/miles ran? So if you’re doing 5 runs a week, 4 should be longer easier paced runs and one should be faster? Or if your running 30km a week 24 should be slow and 6 fast or? How does it work please? :)

Wish I knew that running slow made you faster when I started out instead of trying to PB on every run

@AndresHernandez-ui2mr

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!! It is so important

@Miss_Annlaug

2 жыл бұрын

I've only trained to run once in my life so far in 2018. I experienced this by accident because I only trained slow and steady! It worked great for me then

@sarahn3394

2 жыл бұрын

Don't beat yourself up over that tho because many people do that including myself. I think some are just nervous and don't exactly know where to start and so we look at all these other people and think to ourselves that we should be doing it that way too.

ME: This looks like an interesting video! [TWENTY MINUTES LATER] ME: Aw, man. I think I'm buying a new Garmin...

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks so much for watching 😊

@janewhitzend688

2 жыл бұрын

Yep me too

inspirational! Thank you Sarah. Just did the daily suggestion for the first time. Going to ( for the most part ) be doing the same for the near future to see if it is better than my own planning.

I love that even after a hard run Sarah still has a smile. Well done

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄

Garmin: Recommend 72 Hrs Rest Me: sorry mate long run tomorrow 😎

@AlexM-hm2wb

2 жыл бұрын

My friend got 5 days after a track session once

@ollyole4560

2 жыл бұрын

The Garmin recommendation is actually rest until your next intense workout. So low intensity such as long slow runs the following day is absolutely fine

@lonot903

2 жыл бұрын

@@ollyole4560 did long slow run within the recovery hours and garmin gave me an "unproductive" rating - how depressing

@ollyole4560

2 жыл бұрын

@@lonot903 Yeah, it really doesn't understand/model below threshold training 😔

@stevedong5117

2 жыл бұрын

@@ollyole4560 I've followed Garmin training plan for my laest race. On the last two days before my race, my training status changed to "peak", which made me super confident.

I love the variation in the runs they suggest, it truly helps increasing your VO2max while keeping you engaged! Great video

The watch seems amazing! I love my 45 and also love the new addition of the “track run” setting!

Omg! Watches can do this now?! This looks so fun! Especially for us indecisive people who never know what to run when lol 😁

This was actually quite interesting. More content like this please!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Noted! Glad you enjoyed 😃

@michaelgoode9555

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There is so much capability buried within my watch that I am not using. I have had to turn off many of it's "features" because I found some of them demotivating and also that I cannot really work out what the benchmark is. For instance, when it says your fitness age is ... (mine is apparently ten years younger than my actual age) what is this comparing against? Also, the blood oxygen measurement always read low against my finger monitor that I have so that has been permanently disabled too. And hr: I find that without the chest strap the hr reading are erratic and inconsistent when running. I always run with a chest strap now. It would be good to have content showing step by step how to use lots of these metrics for best effect but also how to do things such as putting plotted courses into the watch for navigation when out in unfamiliar places. A mini series of how to use your Garmin to best effect perhaps? As channel sponsors I am pretty sure that Garmin would like numpties like myself to get more out of our devices, no? 🙂

@HolbyA7

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting

@michaelcrookes1350

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, great video

Keep up the good work Sarah, love your videos! Sometimes im skeptical of the suggested workouts and my watch always telling me off saying i need to rest on a run day!

love your video! I've always wondered about the suggested workouts, which I'm always curious to view every day but then I promptly dismiss. Now I''m inspired to try them out for a few weeks. thanks and keep up the great work!!

Thank you for the video. I think I definitely need to look into something like this. I'm an experienced but poor runner (in my own opinion) and feel generally that I'm getting slower in training for races instead of faster. Had a bad race at the GNR last week so watching this has certainly helped me out. Thank you again 🙂

Absolutely brilliant approach to training. I’ve taken a similar approach recently and it’s definitely lead to big improvements for my capacity to run. Keep it up!

Running slow for recovery is definitely a challenge sometimes. Great dedication to this experiment! It's great to see this kind of technology actually being beneficial. Thanks for this video

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Matthew!

Great video Sarah! Hadn't been thinking about getting a new watch but I have just very spontaneously ordered this one. Looking forward to doing the suggested runs. I normally just make it up as I go along! Great video as usual.

What I learned is that using a plan (or suggested workouts like the one in the video) is that you can improve by going slow but increasing mileage, most importantly preventing injuries!

@waynehearne5498

2 жыл бұрын

Time on the feet is better than speed. You naturally get quicker the more you run. I love my easy runs I can take in the views more. 😀

Sounds like quite a challenge! Well done! I’ve never followed any suggested workouts from a fitness watch, but it was interesting that you did feel the difference after the 4 weeks 💪🏼

this was great! Same on not working with a plan and glad to hear the system is on point!

I'm an avid runner and a veteran on trying many plans. My take on them is that you MUST respect the suggestions. If the plan tells you to go slow, very slow, then you must do that. Always look at the end results not the momentary satisfaction of doing what you feel. Great video as usual!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richardpowell1425

Жыл бұрын

I also found it hard to dial down recovery workouts to the correct intensity but got there in the end.

@k9is2sick

Жыл бұрын

@@richardpowell1425 did you notice a difference?

@richardpowell1425

Жыл бұрын

@@k9is2sick Yes, I was able to build a high level of fitness without getting excessive fatigue.

@zuludeltanovember

10 ай бұрын

thanks gramps

Love the thought of a surprise run everyday.

@nicholashernandez4367

2 жыл бұрын

They're nice. I just went on one today and it was cool and calm.

Love the idea of using the watch as a trainer. Perfect for those of us that don’t have the time or money to utilise a proper running coach or personal trainer.

I love this channel, so motivating and informative, you rock!🙌🏻

That is one awesome watch! I've been obsessed with this channel since I started running this year!

I bought this watch after watching this video, and it is totally worth it! Have been following the suggested trainings for almost 3 weeks and my VO2Max is already improving! I am very impressed! I am a beginner runner, and this watch really facilitates to just go out there and run, without planning ahead.

@patriciagomez3868

2 жыл бұрын

What is this watch

@rebecca4508

2 жыл бұрын

This makes me hopeful, I also upgraded to a Forerunner 245 (partly due to this video) and after the first week of suggested workouts my VO2 Max has dropped! I've also had 4 workouts in a row almost completely the same. Really hoping that this adapts as I use it for longer. I'd be interested to see how other people have gotten on?

@mang0.0

Жыл бұрын

@@rebecca4508 prob needs more data to give you good suggested workouts. Im guessing it’s done that by now?

@rebecca4508

Жыл бұрын

@@mang0.0 Unfortunately not! 3 months in and I'm still getting the same work outs, nothing has changed at all, I really don't understand and it's such a shame. I do wonder if it's deliberate now to get people to update to the new model?

@mang0.0

Жыл бұрын

@@rebecca4508 that's strange, I have a Garmin 245 myself but I don't really use suggested workouts. I'm currently trying their free training plans that come with the watch that are personalized for oneself, right now using a 5K training plan that definitely uses a variety of training methods. You could try those if you'd like, right now I'm at week 9 of 15 and I'd say it's going pretty well. From my experience, the training plan workouts definitely feel more personalized than the suggested workouts that appear on the watchface

Just started the half marathon training plan from Garmin, and running to time and going more slowly definitely makes me feel better afterwards

Excellent video, Sarah. I have only been running for a year and this has convinced me to get a Garmin to up my game. Thank you and all the best.

Thank you so much for this great video. I ever wondered what suggested workouts would be like. Sounds pretty cool!

Very interesting! I always just go for the run without planning, never thought of sticking to a monthly schedule.

A friend’s watch has this function, I was really impressed with it. Garmin worked out how long she could hold a pace for and prevented her going off too fast and needing a recovery walk later.

Loved this. You have sooo much energy.

Just got my FR 55 today, will be trying the suggested workouts soon. Will keep you posted.

I’ve always been a big fan of Garmin. It’s awesome seeing them trickle down there more advance features to the entry level watches!

I’ve always ignored these recommendations…. might give it a whirl now. Great video.

Wow. That’s my training planning done! Thanks for the great video.

I loved watching you, I did the same drill before my Garmin got stolen and I was doing amazingly well. I have had a hard time getting back on track since I run with my phone but it is not as comprehensive as the Garmin Training. Nice Video!!

Love the discipline of Sarah on the most difficult day of the month, so ispiring 😍

This seems like a really good feature to mix my training up a bit. I've been using the same 10k plan since 2018.

Sarah thanks for being so positive and “real”!

Love this! Super interested in the Garmin range! Had a Fitbit in the past but I’ve heard great things from friends about their Garmins! If this video has taught me anything it’s that I think Garmin might be just what I need to motivate my runs again!

Great video! I love seeing Sarah try out challenges! She's so happy and positive, I think she'd be the best running buddy 😂 I've already preordered my Garmin Forerunner 55 and I can't wait to try this out!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad you found the video helpful and good luck with your new watch! Let us know how you get on 😊

This is giving me high hopes to get back at it. I’ve been running for about 120 days along with changing my diet and I’ve lost about 34 lbs. I’m taking a weeklong break to deal with one of my hips feeling a little sore, and I’ve not felt like myself since I haven’t been running the past few days. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to need to pick up a Garmin and I’ll continue following.

@briannyob7799

Жыл бұрын

It's worth it. I have a Garmin Fenix 6 and it has an excellent training program

@thisguy2973

Жыл бұрын

@@briannyob7799 as an update one year later, I still haven’t pulled the trigger, but I’m thinking I want a fenix to have all the features and robustness. Also, I’m now down a tots of 50lbs and just updated all my wardrobe to fit. Still feeling great and I’m gonna keep pushing/grinding.

@briannyob7799

Жыл бұрын

@@thisguy2973 congratulations on losing 50lb! I'm an xc skier, snowshoer, hiker and mountain biker so I wanted the ruggedness of the Garmin. I run when the the conditions aren't good for the other activities. My VO2 max went from 43 to 48 using the watch.

I need this watch to improve my trainings. 😍😍 Thanks for all those advices on your channel!

Love the idea of this . Would definitely help motivation going in the winter and it takes your other sports into account too. On the Xmas list

Just came across this channel and love it. Inspired me to start running again after 21 years. I went running right after watching. Keep up the awesome vibe.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, great to hear Jamie. Hopefully you'll enjoy more of what we have coming up in the future.

I just got into running at the beginning of this year and now signed up for my first half-marathon in September. I am really excited and this channel is helping me out a lot :)

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Lisa, well done! Best of luck for the half marathon, do let us know how it goes 😀

I've never done this before but keen to give it a go now. Well done for sticking with it.

Been thinking about buying my first running watch and this has been the most useful video! Thank you! 🙏

thanks for the video. I got a Fenix 6X (had the 6S but was a bit small for my wrist) and an HRM Pro band and i am currently doing what you used to do. Go out and smash 5k at my best pace, or about that. Current PB is 22:37 but i feel like i don't know what i am doing. Will start following suggestions from tomorrow i guess :)

Just a tip, if you have a chest strap do guided Lactate Threshold run and the Garmin watch will get your LT heart rate and pace. They set your HR zones based on LTHR and have the watch base your daily workouts on HR instead of pace. Works really well, I had never tried running in zone 2 and since I got my Epix my running has become much more sustainable in terms of fatigue.

Really interesting video, thanks Sarah! I never realised watches had this option, although mine doesn't seem to have a daily suggestion but it does offer different workouts so will give these a go 👍

Loving the idea of structured plan like this!

I wish older Garmins could update with this feature. I’d definitely use it especially as my running club isn’t back to full capacity. Great idea Garmin!

More like this one please. Everyone always tells you how to train, but showing what a plan can do for you is great!

Great smiley content Thanks definitely working with the daily suggested workouts. Keep smiling 🙂 🏃‍♀️ Sarah

Thank you! I think I want to start running with a Garmin watch. This gave me some good info.

Thanks Sarah. I've always wondered if these suggested/adaptive training plans were any good. Some nice variation by the looks of it which made interesting runs.

Been doning them occasionally with a fenix 6 for a while - interesting to see what following it consistently looks like 🙂

great watch! I've been really thinking of getting a running watch finally to help with consistency.

This is a really good idea, I'll be giving this a go too, when the weather cools down! 👍

Confused by all the blurry boxes on your face and the watch screen at points not sure why???

I’m definitely starting to consider myself a runner and am considering a new running watch. This sounds helpful!

@sarahn3394

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Garmin vívoactive 3... Let me tell you this thing has changed my LIFE! I recommend everyone with athletic goals to get a sport smartwatch. I got my dad one for his birthday just like mine, and it keeps us both going!

That's amazing that your VO2Max improved after being static for so long!! Definitely motivated me to try the suggestions too!

Thanks for this video! As a newly dedicated runner I am doing some research into upgrading my watch (currently in a more lifestyle watch) and found this helpful for maybe guiding my runs in the future 😊

I just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it! I've just gotten myself a forerunner 245, and I intend to do what the watch says as well to see what happens. I mean, I am in terrible shape after 1 year of basically doing nothing, so it really can't get worst. 🤣🤣🤣

@complimentaryrandomnessinc3137

Жыл бұрын

Have you been doing as the watch commands?

@yoramh.6308

Жыл бұрын

Yeah how was it ?

@laraQart

Жыл бұрын

Well, I am happy to report that it actually helps. 😅 It takes dedication at first, an sometimes I really didn't wanna do what the watch suggested... But it is true that, in general, it helped me running smarter: slower sometimes, doing the warm-up and the cool down, introducing interval training some days...

I’ve done this for 4 months solid. Big gains in VO2max and it feels like a plan so keeps you motivated. Right up until it gave me sprints just over a week ago and I injured my hamstrings. I had 6 days off and it’s changed the suggestion to match my recent training. Managed to do 20K over the weekend, but the legs are suffering again.

@boromirofmiddleearth557

Жыл бұрын

try supplementing with magnesium and pointing some magnesium oil on your muscles.

@katenhe

Жыл бұрын

Used to get injuries after speed sessions till I changed running shoes

@amateurvegan2636

6 ай бұрын

@@katenhewhat from and what to please ?

@LUMIGOCHA

5 ай бұрын

Never forget strength training, at least 1 day each week.

I have had my Garmin FR 245 for about a year now and had no idea this feature was on my watch! Thanks!

I loved this video!!! Amazing! I love watching all of the videos. 453 days and counting!

I'm training with a garmin watch as well, so this was very informative and interesting! Would love to have you test out the Garmin Coach plans!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion thanks!

@jonathanbower7081

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel I also vote for Garmin Coach but specifically 5k

After watching this video, I purchased the 245 (which was actually cheaper than the 55 at the time due to black Friday deals) and absolutely love it. This video really spiked my interest in the daily suggested workouts and loved the idea of the watch calculating these all on its own, based on recent activity etc. Have been using for nearly 2 weeks and received my first suggestion yesterday. Really looking forward to seeing where this takes me! Great video as always!

@reterni799

Жыл бұрын

Thoughts after a year? I may get the 245

@philbooth4741

Жыл бұрын

@@reterni799 Awesome- still love it. I would absolutely recommend you buy it now.

@reterni799

Жыл бұрын

@@philbooth4741 thanks!!!

Great video. The suggestions were much better than expected!!!

I’ll need to do this sometime! Thanks for sharing your journey!

Thank you for this amazing review! I have watched several Garmin watch reviews on KZread but this is the first time I've seen the watch in action and it is awesome! The main things they always touch on is accuracy and oh by the way it has Garmin coach. This video has set my decision to go with Garmin in concrete. Again, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and honesty about each run. I totally get the I'm not feeling it today and how rewarding it is to persevere.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carla! It's great to hear that you found the review really helpful.

I have a garmin and tend to ignore the recommended activity as it never fits with my schedule! Having watched the video I should try to work around it to improve my fitness and maybe enjoy running a little more!

Great video! Thanks for taking us along with you on the structured workouts from your Garmin 55. Looks like a sweet entry point watch.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. Totally awesome to track your runs and see progress.

Enjoyed the video but pretty distracted by the blur rectangle left in there accidentally tracking along for ages!

@damFr

Жыл бұрын

Why is there a blur square in the middle of the video? it looks like it has been added by KZread bot.

@StevenFreitag

Жыл бұрын

​@@damFr I suspect that the editor put the block in and motion tracked it to blur out a license plate or street name, but then just forgot to make a cut, leaving the blurred block to try and motion track itself all the way through the video!

Enjoying the Channel, often watching with the family as we all run, and can relate to so many of the videos... My youngest son (13), a promising runner already with many trophies, would really love this Garmin.

Greetings from Vancouver. This was fantastic. Thank you.

Thanks Sarah, I've normally got a plan in place for some race or other but will definitely check it out for a bit of motivation when I don't. Great running 💪👍

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

Love this kind of content and I should really think about a device structuring my workouts.... I might get somewhere with my fitness then 🤣

I usually follow a pre-set training plan on my polar watch using heart-rate zones, but this kind-of adaptive training plan feature of the Garmin watch sounds way cooler.

@florians1595

2 жыл бұрын

Polar pioneered these adaptive workouts with the ignite one or two years ago and also rolled it out to the grit x and vantage series. It will also give you suggestions on stretching and muscle buildup to give a more holistic training experience.

@auberginensalat

2 жыл бұрын

@@florians1595 that sounds great too. I should have added that I am using an older model (Polar M430) because according to my research people gave it the highest score for wrist based heart rate measurement, even trumping newer models.

Thank you - i really enjoyed this video, they are my favourite ones - the videos where you guys try out different things are the most interesting,

Wow! Will have to check this watch out. Great video!

"Rest Day means eating a whole bag of cookies" - love it!

@5_C_G

Жыл бұрын

We eat them just as we workout. 10 reps of 5 sets

Going to give this a try to get myself back into structured running before my marathon training starts

I recently bought a secondhand garmin forerunner 495 and it’s been so beneficial when running and I love it so much!

Awesome! I'll be trying mine because of this. Thank you👍👍👍🏃💨

As a 76 year old jog/walker, I love this channel. I have been running since 1973 and ran my first complete marathon in 1976. Due to a hip and groin injury two years ago and the lack of races and poor training on my part during the pandemic, I have not completed more tha a 10k (a slow jog/walk in Honolulu in December) in the last 3 months. My training and workouts have been sporadic. I want to get back to training and hopefully your videos will inspire me to work up to really running again. I didn't even realize their were training programs on my Garmin until I watched this video. When I went to Garmin connect all that I could access were biking programs and there is only one run workouts. I have a Garmin 235 and recently got a Garmin 735XT because my 235 was getting old and the battery storage with GPS was less than I needed for marathons. How do I access the training program used in this video?

@vanehernandez6669

Жыл бұрын

I found it on the garmin app, in the garmin coach option!

@teresahungkey2289

Жыл бұрын

just press start on your watch, press run and the first thing you see is "today's suggestion" press start again and you are all set! I'm currently doing this same challenge for a month and loving it!!! oh my, the freedom of mind of not having to decide which workout is next but just following whatever your watch says is just great!!!😂😂

I just started running this channel has really help me alot

Good to see that the suggested workouts can be enjoyable and beneficial

Day 19 hahaha you made me yawn, it’s contagious, enjoyed your honesty and commitment, we’ll done.

@dawnwoodward2228

2 жыл бұрын

The word yawn made me yawn 🥱

Great video. Very nicely done. But what was with all the blurred out sections? 🤔🤷‍♂️

@Ianbamberger7

Жыл бұрын

Maybe she had mucus coming out of her nose and was embarrased.

I'm currently doing this same challenge for a month and loving it!!! oh my, the freedom of mind of not having to decide which workout is next but just following whatever your watch says is just great!!!😂😂

This was very helpful info. Thanks.

If anyone finds helpful - in addition to using pace and heart rate as noted, there is a 3rd option. If you pair your Garmin with a heart rate strap, you can use running power as well. I find this to be a great metric because there's no effort data lag time waiting for your heart rate to catch up with the effort. 😃

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that James 😊

@Subscriptionexperiment

2 жыл бұрын

Does the 55 have this feature? Running power?

@toutingthomas

2 жыл бұрын

A running pod?

@danieljames1

2 жыл бұрын

@@toutingthomas I use the Garmin Forerunner 945 and Garmin HRM Pro. The HRM Pro is the heart rate strap that can calculate and record running power that the Forerunner downloads and transfers to Garmin Connect to be incorporated in the run stats. The Forerunner can display the power that the strap is broadcasting in real time during the run Hope that helps. 😁

@toutingthomas

2 жыл бұрын

@@danieljames1 it does thanks! I didn't know a heart strap could do that but sounds like you find good and recommend. I was lucky to get a stryd foot pod v cheap from a friend, sounds similar, its pretty good to have power as wel as hr data. Ta

A really interesting video, my Garmin Forerunner 245 has just had a software update and I now have this feature. Will definitely be giving it a go. After a 30k run this morning hopefully it will suggest a rest day 😀

@peterd7872

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I also have the Forerunner 245, it's been updated but I can't find it. Can you tell me where it is exactly?

@colinjackson852

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterd7872 When I selected my run this morning is automatically suggested a run. That said if you select a run, then use the up button to go to options - Workouts you should see Today's Suggestions, select that it and it will tell you what it is

@peterd7872

2 жыл бұрын

@@colinjackson852 got it! Thank you!

@AbbeyRoad1962

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the information. I've been looking for this options. I've have a Garmin forerunner 245 as well

@runnerup9786

2 жыл бұрын

It's such an awesome update to the ForeRunner 245, It really is an awesome all-round watch for the price point. I really want a Fenix6 Pro but I almost don't see the point at moment.

what an enjoyable video this is! really.. nicely done. Thanx!

Great job showing how it’s done.