Racing Without a Running Watch: What happens when you run 'naked'?

[@Manvmiles]

Would you ever ditch your running watch and race on feel?

[@briansmyth1502]

What a fantastic and thought provoking video. As a newish average runner I have been a slave to my Garmin for 2 years. Certainly will take many of the points raised into my first Marathon block in the new year in preparation for London. Brilliant job Kieran 👍

[@Manvmiles]

Glad you found it interesting, Brian. Would love to hear how you find it if you try it out.

[@TheMassif]

Great video! The biggest takeaway for me is the power of building a strong aerobic engine, high volume and low stress, more than the ‘naked run’. By the way, this is the kind of videos I love, shoes reviews are overrated 😅

[@Manvmiles]

Thanks Massimiliano. The big base definitely has helped with my overall fitness. And I think there’s another video in running slow to run fast.

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Nice clip my friend! 👏Good experiment! Best wishes man! 👍

[@Manvmiles]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Panos_79]

Thanks, this was really interesting, I see this is becoming a real passion of yours. Any effort to keep us from becoming too dependent on our running watches is much appreciated. As for myself, I don't think I could race on feel, but as I am becoming a more experienced runner I tend to look less at my watch during training. The last few months I've ditched the multi-field screen and only look at my current heart rate while training, as well as the km splits.

[@Manvmiles]

It has helped me to feel more liberated when I race. I still use my watch in training and I think in an 'A' race marathon I'd still use it but I think there's a lot to be said for relying on it less in many of our regular runs and races.

[@samspade2399]

Fascinating stuff. Ran parkrun yesterday on feel (though not at full gas). Normally I'm guilty of using the Garmin as a crutch for reassurance I'm on target pace, conversely it can be dispiriting checking the watch when you're off schedule. Also as Nick Anderson mentioned, there is the fear factor of pushing past an assumed performance ceiling

[@Manvmiles]

You think you'd try it at longer distances?

[@samspade2399]

@@Manvmiles might do, but probably not in an 'A' race

[@mitakis_bg]

May give it a shot in a shorter (3k?) solo TT or parkrun 😃

[@Manvmiles]

It’s well worth it, I think. Be interested to hear how you find it.