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  • DBT@lemmy.worldtoRunning@lemmy.world•Garmin watch users: Do you use the suggested workouts?
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    12 days ago

    I don’t remember exactly, but it wasn’t a lot. My weekly mileage is definitely higher now than it was back then. My issue was that I was pushing my pace going as fast as I could every single run. Plus I didn’t do any sort of strength training back then.

    Now I’m doing strength training on a regular basis and have plenty of easy/ zone 2 runs in the mix.

    People who run everyday are almost certainly incorporating easy runs to allow for active recovery between harder runs.

    Just don’t add too much mileage to quick and you’ll be fine. Don’t go from 3 days a week to 6 in one week, and pay attention to your weekly mileage. You don’t want to add more than ~10% per week.

  • DBT@lemmy.worldtoRunning@lemmy.world•Garmin watch users: Do you use the suggested workouts?
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    12 days ago

    You’re actually supposed to do more easy runs than “normal pace” runs. Helps build up your aerobic base and prevent injury. I’ve heard something like 80% of your training should be easier pace.

    For me it took a while to find a groove and enjoy easy runs, but I had no choice due to a hamstring injury (from overtraining). Now I appreciate them just as much as tempo or harder runs. And I can actually go a little faster now at easy pace, where before I’d have to stop and walk to keep my heart rate down.