Decided to try a HM plan on my Garmin, but it’s gone to run/walk which seems really strange, however I tried it on my 5k route yesterday (it only wants 3k!) and the run was actually faster than normal, so obviously works. Hard though was there’s no indication of when the intervals start stop ‘decide yourself’ (ok I’ll just walk it’s easier 😂) actually tried 2’ run 30” walk bit a pain in the neck (literally) constantly watching the watch 😂 for when the intervals should be.
Anyone tried this technique with any advice ? I sacked Garmin coach off on the 10k plan, but HM is a bit far to muddle through myself.
Anyway Saturday ‘long run’ soon as it’s started getting light…
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I've been thinking about trying this run / walk technique to try and build up my speed - both sprint and distance so will be interested in the responses.
Lots of people use a walk/run method for longer distances so if this suits you then carry on.
It seems a bit odd that the plan doesn’t tell you the timing of the intervals though. There should be a description attached to the plan explaining what the varying types of runs are and how to carry out the different sessions.
I haven’t used a walk/run method myself but I know people here have. Maybe have a look at the Marathon forum and ask the question specifically or do a search on the forums to see old posts.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck and enjoy the road 🙂
I’m on the Garmin 5k Plan. I look on the schedule on Garmin Connect on the phone before he run, which explains the run, what pace, duration is required etc. I have had an interval run - also all runs have a warm up and cool down interval - the watch buzzes and vibrates to begin each interval. The slower interval was to jog lightly or walk, whichever suits me. I prefer to lightly jog as the transition from walking to running is too great, it’s purely a psychological thing for me really.
I’ve been really impressed with the plan so far. Maybe the HM plan is different though I don’t see why as they’re the same coaches as 5k.
It is called Jeffing, though with Jeffing you decide on a ratio and stick to that ratio from the start of a run. I Jeff all my runs. I can run 5K without walk breaks, but why do it if with Jeffing I am just as fast (or faster) plus I feel more energetic at the end? I reached 13K with Jeffing and still felt good at the end!
Lots of people use ratios like 30:30 (30 secs running / 30 secs walking). But I do 4min30 running + 0min30 walking.
Just to be awkward I did distance based run/walk intervals, with fast short runs (200m or 300m) followed by a similar or slightly shorter walked distance.
Tried 3’/30” intervals on a 10k this morning, I can run 10k (just) , didn’t feel tired at the end and my splits where consistent (apart from the one where I stopped to tie my shoe lace). Strava told me I’d got PB’s on several segments, so it obviously works.
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