Ran 8k, on my way to 10k

[Bladerunner2049]

Hi all.

Just thought I'd say that my journey to 10k continues a pace.

I'm following a Garmin coach, Amy, with a very conservative plan of running 10k by June 13th. No particular race, which is handy now they've all been cancelled.

It's a combination of different types of runs, pace, negative splits, hill runs etc about 4 times a week with videos interspersed. Although I have to admit doing it 4 times a week is a big ask, easier now I've nowhere else to go 😀

The longer runs are causing me to meet more people, especially running in the late afternoon. But if a mobile obstacle course at times. Going to try the longer runs in the morning in future.

Take care everyone

Noel.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

You’re well on your way! That plan sounds very good, a great mix. So many plans don’t have any variety. If you’re finding the 4 times a week a challenge you could drop to three. You have lots of time and, as you say, no particular race to aim for although you are so nearly there 🏃🏃‍♀️🙂

[Bladerunner2049 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Hi Irishprinces

Its quite good at resetting future workouts if you miss any. Or you can reschedule one too.

I’m well chuffed to have run 8k twice in two weeks.

I’m keen to get to 10k and make it a repeatable thing and get there without any injury.

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Bladerunner2049]

That’s the priority - no injury 🤞 You’ve done really well, nearly there 🙂

[sofaspud]

Hello,

How does one follow a "Garmin coach". Do you have to have a Garmin watch? Apologies for the ignorance displayed in my question but right now I just go out with my phone and the Asics app.

Thanks!

[Bladerunner2049 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Hi Sofaspud. I should have said that, yes it a virtual coach that uses a Garmin watch to set workouts for you. I’ve got a Vivactive3.

The goal would be the same as the Magic10k plan, and is probably similar.