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CR9 - Jeffing works?

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Hiya,

Today I went for the Jeffing ratio 90:30 and I have to admit, apparently Jeffing works! The shorter I make my running ratio, the faster I run and the further I run. It is SO weird! I did go a little out of breath after a while, but it was more doable than with londer run ratios and after the run I still felt fresh and energized! Next time I am going for 60:30. My Runkeeper did bug a bit, making it very hard to hear when to do what. I ordered myself a Gymboss, but it will be 2 to 3 weeks before it is here.

Anyhow, here below are some stats, all for 30 minutes.

Ratio - km - pace

Straight run - 3,29 km - 6,4 km/h

5 min / 30 sec - 3,31 km - 6,6 km/h

2.5 min / 30 sec - 3,38 km - 6,8 km/h

90 sec / 30 sec - 3,47 km - 6,9 km/h

Cheerios, Evy

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Doris8Graduate10

Well done you see to be finding it easier . Keep it up😀🏃‍♀️

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NetCadetGraduate10

That is SO fascinating, thanks for sharing! I have always struggled with walking breaks as I find it impossible to get into my stride running again, but perhaps the secret is shorter runs? Will give it a try!

in reply toNetCadet

I read Jeff suggests gliding from one to the other. But I don't know how you do that. Should you ever find out, lemme know! 😉

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NetCadetGraduate10 in reply to

Ah that is what the Garmin training plan was always trying to make me do! I found it weird when I tried it but it's supposed to be good for you. If you have a Garmin there are videos on it in the training section 👍

in reply toNetCadet

Thanks, going to try and find those vids!

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61LadyGraduate10

Sounds like you are mixing it up beautifully. I enjoy Jeffing too but find it much more fussy on a treadmill - can’t wait to get outdoors again.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Just a thought while you await your gadget ... what I did was revisit c25k early weeks so the intervals are timed for you. It also feels a bit rebellious to run when Michael (or whoever) is telling you to walk 😁

I tried walk/run and also slow jog/run and did a slow jog on the warm down section followed by my own warm down walk and stretches. I was amazed how much further I went than just straight running🤔

All the best and happy Jeffing

in reply to61Lady

It IS amazing, right? So far I did it outdoors. But they promise icky weather and normally I then use the treadmill. But I don't think I can Jeff on my treadmill. Certainly because I am still experimenting and don't have a fixed pace yet... Pouring rain it will be I guess 😑

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CouchphoenixGraduate10

Hi Evy, I’ve just noticed you’ve got a Graduate badge next to your name, when did you complete C25k? I thought you decided it wasn’t for you ?

in reply toCouchphoenix

Actually, I stopped with C25K at the end of week 6. I still needed walking breaks and could not go on to week 7. But I did go further on my own and after a little bit of time (faster than if I fkept following C25K, I succeeded in running 3 consecutive times 30 minutes in 1 go. I explained it to the Roseabi, asking whether I could graduate after all and she allowed me for once despite not fully having followed C25K. I graduated I think on 9th of January.

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to

Ah I see so you couldn’t tackle the 3 x 25 min runs on week 7 as you still needed walking breaks, but you were able to complete 3 x 30 min runs without a walking break having left the programme and achieved those faster than if you’d stayed on it......oh well, whatever works for you.

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RunWillieGraduate10

Well done Evy.

Looking forward to hearing how you go with 30.30 ratio.

I did 10.75k 30.30 the other day in an hour and half and 6.35k today 30.30 in an hour at a super low heart rate. Love Jeffing ❤️🏃‍♀️

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RunaroundSueGraduate10

Hidden how did you get on with the Gymboss?

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RunaroundSueGraduate10 in reply toRunaroundSue

Sorry, didn't mean to underline everything :)

in reply toRunaroundSue

Pretty well actually. Read the instructions and found all clear. Only turning it off after it beeps like hell to announce you are done, that was a bit tricky. Must have scared some people with the incessant beeping 😂

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RunaroundSueGraduate10 in reply to

I have just downloaded the Gymboss app to see how I get on

in reply toRunaroundSue

I have not tried that app. My phone gets hiccups when running from the shocking I think. Because of that intervals regularly did not sound through.

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RunaroundSueGraduate10 in reply to

I thought I would give it a go. I don't run with apps, I use my little mp3 player.I like the 3:1 ratio but thought I would try some others

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