Intervals done, phew!😌

[grumpyoldgirl]

My homework run was one minute running followed by one minute walking or slow jogging, repeated 10 times. So that was run/walk, obvs, and oops I only did 9 repeats (Garmin operator error 😁) But, I got out and did it and I really didn't feel like it. And as always, I feel better now 😊 Next session of my 5 to 10 course is on Thursday, I'll report back!

[51mc Graduate10]

Sounds good, so I thought I would like to try it.However, the first challenge was setting it up on my Garmin 35. Even with a printout from I/N I can't fathom out how to do it. There is no hope for me!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to 51mc]

It wasn't easy (Garmin fiddling that is)! I went into outdoor running, then run mode - intervals. Then activity - running then type - timed 1.00 Then new activity rest, type timed 1.00. Then repeats 10.

Saved that so it's ready to go.

I walked to the playing field and started it up, (same process to get to intervals) it shows Run, beeps 5 times as it counts down to zero, then buzzes for end of section. Does the same at the end of each section so you're ready to stop or start. Then I walked home, so I didn't need to add a timed warmup or cooldown (thank goodness)!

There is also a run/walk mode that I haven't tried.

Simple. Hahahaha(slightly hysterical)

[51mc Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you , looks so simple!!!! I will give it a try when I have calmed down after my last attempt, (next week probably), and let you know if I managed it. I often feel that the technology is more challenging than the running, I might have to go back to counting steps!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to 51mc]

Takes longer to explain it than to do it, if it's any comfort 😬

[51mc Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you for the detailed instruction, I managed to set it up and try the run out this morning. Much harder than I thought it was going to be, so plenty of room for improvement!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to 51mc]

It's so hard! So much easier to just keep jogging along. All this stopping and starting, phew! It must be doing us good...

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Well done you! Both for the interval runs and the Garmin Conquering! A veritable champion. 🎉

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you, my brain is now in recovery mode 😁

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done Grumps. JogRunSprint is much easier than Garmin manipulation and free on IPhone . Well done for working it out !!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Beachcomber66]

Not got an iPhone, I'll have to look on Android. But, I've figured out my Garmin now!

[backintime Graduate10]

Good for you - I do my intervals on a treadmill at the moment - no thought involved, I just watch the minutes

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to backintime]

Where's the fun in that?!😂 Oh that sounds so easy, I might have to join a gym for the winter. Seriously that's food for thought 🤔

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I don't do the eyeballs out sprinting on the treadmill as I'm too scared, but I do get a good clip out of these little legs

plus you see your speed and can up it just that little bit from time to time

My nice interval is 1 min walking, 1 min jog, 1 min faster jog and 1 min sprint

repeat 5 times

I find I sprint faster when I know I can drop to a walk after rather than thinking I need to save for the jogging after (me talking myself into it)

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to backintime]

Always been too scared to try a treadmill, but I'm old and ugly enough to be a bit brave now. I really like the sound of that (nice?!) interval But mainly I like the idea of not having to set up the garmin Seriously couldn't do your interval on it!

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

you could do intervals just with the timer on your phone, watch 1 minute go past every time

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to backintime]

Hm, it's a thought..🤔

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Or set alarms one minute apart...low tech ; )

[Run46 Graduate10]

Good on ya...there seems to be a few of us struggling with our enthusiasm recently but at least we're still getting out there. I blame the change in the weather 🤔

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Run46]

Yes it's a shock to the system 😨