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Garmin watch users: Do you use the suggested workouts? (self.running)

submitted 1 month ago by blackn1ght to c/running@lemmy.world

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I've had my watch about 6 weeks now and I've just started to try to recommend workouts to see if they make any difference.

Just wondering if people use the suggested workouts or whether they're just a bit rubbish? How do I know if the suggestions are accurate for what I need?

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[–] golli@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

I don't think they are rubbish, but if you are good at following plans, then a real one will be much more effective. It probably also depends on your fitness level. The more serious of a runner you are the less effective it'll be. For beginners it probably doesn't matter as much and any kind of running will yield results.

Personally I am not structured enough to follow a plan, so sadly my training is probably inefficient in general. The way I use them is that I look at the daily suggestion before I start my run, and if it looks like something I am in the mood for, then I'll do the workout. Otherwise I just ignore them.