I Did Exactly What My Running Watch Told Me For A Month And This Is What Happened

Sometimes planning your runs can end up taking just as long as the run itself, so what about if you handed over the planning to your watch?
The Running Channel’s Sarah spent 30 days following daily suggested workouts on the brand new Garmin Forerunner 55 watch. Did she get fitter? How easy is it to follow? Watch to find out.
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[@runningchannel]

Have you used suggested workouts before? Do you want to give them a try? Let us know in the comments below!

[@andyjackson-parr257]

I haven't yet, but look like a really good idea to stay focussed when not chasing a target.

[@restyreside1184]

Were can i find this training suggestion to my garmin245M?

[@restyreside1184]

@Trex Me thank you so much i appreciated..👌

[@MrAlexspearo]

Never used it for a whole month!

[@andersstaffe9904]

Have used programs i connection with marathon training, and I had been really great. What abou following a longer program 3-4 months, where you get VO2 max and all thoes thinges messerured before and after. Then make a short follow every week, about the week, and next weeks program. Toward a fast 1/2 marathon!

[@rogerbergua6268]

It seems that most of the training was done at or below the ventilatory threshold (low intensity runs), with some work outs getting into the lactate threshold (aka tempo/threshold run). It seems to follow the 80% low intensity, 20% moderate/high intensity distribution that has been giving so many good results to recreational and elite runners. Way to go!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Roger!

[@Billy-wd1oi]

Would you say that this can replace all those online workout plans I’ve been following. If so I’ll just add some speedwork in

[@rogerbergua6268]

I like to keep it simple. In my opinion, there is no need to overcomplicate things. The 80% low intensity, 20% moderate/high intensity works. The 80% builds up the aerobic base (your engine) and the 20% is used to tune the engine to perform when it's necessary. Similar approaches are used in other sports with very good results (e.g., cycling). I hope that helps!

[@danielmackenzie680]

@@Billy-wd1oi Garmin often recommend I do 10x 10sec sprints with 3 min rest. So I haven't needed to add speed work. Sometimes it's 20sec . Sometimes 4 min. It's pretty varied

[@amateurvegan2636]

@@rogerbergua6268what is the % based on, number of runs or km/miles ran? So if you’re doing 5 runs a week, 4 should be longer easier paced runs and one should be faster? Or if your running 30km a week 24 should be slow and 6 fast or? How does it work please? :)

[@MegaBeePrime]

ME: This looks like an interesting video! [TWENTY MINUTES LATER] ME: Aw, man. I think I'm buying a new Garmin...

[@runningchannel]

Ha! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@janewhitzend688]

Yep me too

[@peedro711]

Love the idea of using the watch as a trainer. Perfect for those of us that don’t have the time or money to utilise a proper running coach or personal trainer.

[@mackenzieplowman9547]

The watch seems amazing! I love my 45 and also love the new addition of the “track run” setting!

[@seanmiller597]

Wish I knew that running slow made you faster when I started out instead of trying to PB on every run

[@AndresHernandez-ui2mr]

Me too!! It is so important

[@Miss_Annlaug]

I've only trained to run once in my life so far in 2018. I experienced this by accident because I only trained slow and steady! It worked great for me then

[@sarahn3394]

Don't beat yourself up over that tho because many people do that including myself. I think some are just nervous and don't exactly know where to start and so we look at all these other people and think to ourselves that we should be doing it that way too.

[@ozjen83]

I love that even after a hard run Sarah still has a smile. Well done

[@runningchannel]

😄😄😄

[@Thomas-db5cs]

I love the variation in the runs they suggest, it truly helps increasing your VO2max while keeping you engaged! Great video

[@maferh22]

I bought this watch after watching this video, and it is totally worth it! Have been following the suggested trainings for almost 3 weeks and my VO2Max is already improving! I am very impressed! I am a beginner runner, and this watch really facilitates to just go out there and run, without planning ahead.

[@patriciagomez3868]

What is this watch

[@rebecca4508]

This makes me hopeful, I also upgraded to a Forerunner 245 (partly due to this video) and after the first week of suggested workouts my VO2 Max has dropped! I've also had 4 workouts in a row almost completely the same. Really hoping that this adapts as I use it for longer. I'd be interested to see how other people have gotten on?

[@mang0.0]

@@rebecca4508 prob needs more data to give you good suggested workouts. Im guessing it’s done that by now?

[@rebecca4508]

@@mang0.0 Unfortunately not! 3 months in and I'm still getting the same work outs, nothing has changed at all, I really don't understand and it's such a shame. I do wonder if it's deliberate now to get people to update to the new model?

[@mang0.0]

@@rebecca4508 that's strange, I have a Garmin 245 myself but I don't really use suggested workouts. I'm currently trying their free training plans that come with the watch that are personalized for oneself, right now using a 5K training plan that definitely uses a variety of training methods. You could try those if you'd like, right now I'm at week 9 of 15 and I'd say it's going pretty well. From my experience, the training plan workouts definitely feel more personalized than the suggested workouts that appear on the watchface

[@owenjamescoyle]

Garmin: Recommend 72 Hrs Rest Me: sorry mate long run tomorrow 😎

[@AlexM-hm2wb]

My friend got 5 days after a track session once

[@ollyole4560]

The Garmin recommendation is actually rest until your next intense workout. So low intensity such as long slow runs the following day is absolutely fine

[@lonot903]

@@ollyole4560 did long slow run within the recovery hours and garmin gave me an "unproductive" rating - how depressing

[@ollyole4560]

@@lonot903 Yeah, it really doesn't understand/model below threshold training 😔

[@stevedong5117]

@@ollyole4560 I've followed Garmin training plan for my laest race. On the last two days before my race, my training status changed to "peak", which made me super confident.

[@billhakk5241]

What I learned is that using a plan (or suggested workouts like the one in the video) is that you can improve by going slow but increasing mileage, most importantly preventing injuries!

[@waynehearne5498]

Time on the feet is better than speed. You naturally get quicker the more you run. I love my easy runs I can take in the views more. 😀

[@matthewmcnaught9883]

Running slow for recovery is definitely a challenge sometimes. Great dedication to this experiment! It's great to see this kind of technology actually being beneficial. Thanks for this video

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Matthew!

[@sophienicholls1751]

A friend’s watch has this function, I was really impressed with it. Garmin worked out how long she could hold a pace for and prevented her going off too fast and needing a recovery walk later.

[@ricecakepower]

Omg! Watches can do this now?! This looks so fun! Especially for us indecisive people who never know what to run when lol 😁

[@chriscushion605]

Thank you for the video. I think I definitely need to look into something like this. I'm an experienced but poor runner (in my own opinion) and feel generally that I'm getting slower in training for races instead of faster. Had a bad race at the GNR last week so watching this has certainly helped me out. Thank you again 🙂

[@dankspain]

Just a tip, if you have a chest strap do guided Lactate Threshold run and the Garmin watch will get your LT heart rate and pace. They set your HR zones based on LTHR and have the watch base your daily workouts on HR instead of pace. Works really well, I had never tried running in zone 2 and since I got my Epix my running has become much more sustainable in terms of fatigue.

[@30somethingmike]

Absolutely brilliant approach to training. I’ve taken a similar approach recently and it’s definitely lead to big improvements for my capacity to run. Keep it up!

[@guillermovargas8564]

I'm an avid runner and a veteran on trying many plans. My take on them is that you MUST respect the suggestions. If the plan tells you to go slow, very slow, then you must do that. Always look at the end results not the momentary satisfaction of doing what you feel. Great video as usual!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardpowell1425]

I also found it hard to dial down recovery workouts to the correct intensity but got there in the end.

[@k9is2sick]

@@richardpowell1425 did you notice a difference?

[@richardpowell1425]

@@k9is2sick Yes, I was able to build a high level of fitness without getting excessive fatigue.

[@zuludeltanovember]

thanks gramps

[@thisguy2973]

This is giving me high hopes to get back at it. I’ve been running for about 120 days along with changing my diet and I’ve lost about 34 lbs. I’m taking a weeklong break to deal with one of my hips feeling a little sore, and I’ve not felt like myself since I haven’t been running the past few days. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to need to pick up a Garmin and I’ll continue following.

[@briannyob7799]

It's worth it. I have a Garmin Fenix 6 and it has an excellent training program

[@thisguy2973]

@@briannyob7799 as an update one year later, I still haven’t pulled the trigger, but I’m thinking I want a fenix to have all the features and robustness. Also, I’m now down a tots of 50lbs and just updated all my wardrobe to fit. Still feeling great and I’m gonna keep pushing/grinding.

[@briannyob7799]

@@thisguy2973 congratulations on losing 50lb! I'm an xc skier, snowshoer, hiker and mountain biker so I wanted the ruggedness of the Garmin. I run when the the conditions aren't good for the other activities. My VO2 max went from 43 to 48 using the watch.

[@Stuart-Taylor]

Keep up the good work Sarah, love your videos! Sometimes im skeptical of the suggested workouts and my watch always telling me off saying i need to rest on a run day!

[@paulalbhouse17]

Excellent video, Sarah. I have only been running for a year and this has convinced me to get a Garmin to up my game. Thank you and all the best.

[@LisaaOfTheNight]

Great video! I love seeing Sarah try out challenges! She's so happy and positive, I think she'd be the best running buddy 😂 I've already preordered my Garmin Forerunner 55 and I can't wait to try this out!

[@runningchannel]

Fantastic! Glad you found the video helpful and good luck with your new watch! Let us know how you get on 😊

[@mariakilmpasani9696]

Sounds like quite a challenge! Well done! I’ve never followed any suggested workouts from a fitness watch, but it was interesting that you did feel the difference after the 4 weeks 💪🏼

[@KennetDanielsen]

inspirational! Thank you Sarah. Just did the daily suggestion for the first time. Going to ( for the most part ) be doing the same for the near future to see if it is better than my own planning.

[@gloriaslechta8861]

love your video! I've always wondered about the suggested workouts, which I'm always curious to view every day but then I promptly dismiss. Now I''m inspired to try them out for a few weeks. thanks and keep up the great work!!

[@Bambibae95]

I just got into running at the beginning of this year and now signed up for my first half-marathon in September. I am really excited and this channel is helping me out a lot :)

[@runningchannel]

Amazing Lisa, well done! Best of luck for the half marathon, do let us know how it goes 😀

[@islacraig4458]

Love the thought of a surprise run everyday.

[@nicholashernandez4367]

They're nice. I just went on one today and it was cool and calm.

[@mervwignall5822]

I’ve done this for 4 months solid. Big gains in VO2max and it feels like a plan so keeps you motivated. Right up until it gave me sprints just over a week ago and I injured my hamstrings. I had 6 days off and it’s changed the suggestion to match my recent training. Managed to do 20K over the weekend, but the legs are suffering again.

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

try supplementing with magnesium and pointing some magnesium oil on your muscles.

[@katenhe]

Used to get injuries after speed sessions till I changed running shoes

[@amateurvegan2636]

@@katenhewhat from and what to please ?

[@LUMIGOCHA]

Never forget strength training, at least 1 day each week.

[@jamieblack9349]

Just came across this channel and love it. Inspired me to start running again after 21 years. I went running right after watching. Keep up the awesome vibe.

[@runningchannel]

Amazing, great to hear Jamie. Hopefully you'll enjoy more of what we have coming up in the future.

[@Sean-hd1bp]

More like this one please. Everyone always tells you how to train, but showing what a plan can do for you is great!

[@DKRobert]

This was actually quite interesting. More content like this please!

[@runningchannel]

Noted! Glad you enjoyed 😃

[@michaelgoode9555]

Agreed. There is so much capability buried within my watch that I am not using. I have had to turn off many of it's "features" because I found some of them demotivating and also that I cannot really work out what the benchmark is. For instance, when it says your fitness age is ... (mine is apparently ten years younger than my actual age) what is this comparing against? Also, the blood oxygen measurement always read low against my finger monitor that I have so that has been permanently disabled too. And hr: I find that without the chest strap the hr reading are erratic and inconsistent when running. I always run with a chest strap now. It would be good to have content showing step by step how to use lots of these metrics for best effect but also how to do things such as putting plotted courses into the watch for navigation when out in unfamiliar places. A mini series of how to use your Garmin to best effect perhaps? As channel sponsors I am pretty sure that Garmin would like numpties like myself to get more out of our devices, no? 🙂

[@HolbyA7]

Very interesting

[@michaelcrookes1350]

Agreed, great video

[@sarahlongville3332]

Great video Sarah! Hadn't been thinking about getting a new watch but I have just very spontaneously ordered this one. Looking forward to doing the suggested runs. I normally just make it up as I go along! Great video as usual.

[@CarlosStorms]

I loved watching you, I did the same drill before my Garmin got stolen and I was doing amazingly well. I have had a hard time getting back on track since I run with my phone but it is not as comprehensive as the Garmin Training. Nice Video!!

[@thegaijin]

I’ve always ignored these recommendations…. might give it a whirl now. Great video.

[@gabrielealagna3199]

Love the discipline of Sarah on the most difficult day of the month, so ispiring 😍

[@laraQart]

I just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it! I've just gotten myself a forerunner 245, and I intend to do what the watch says as well to see what happens. I mean, I am in terrible shape after 1 year of basically doing nothing, so it really can't get worst. 🤣🤣🤣

[@complimentaryrandomnessinc3137]

Have you been doing as the watch commands?

[@yoramh.6308]

Yeah how was it ?

[@laraQart]

Well, I am happy to report that it actually helps. 😅 It takes dedication at first, an sometimes I really didn't wanna do what the watch suggested... But it is true that, in general, it helped me running smarter: slower sometimes, doing the warm-up and the cool down, introducing interval training some days...

[@sherryburlingame8049]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along with you on the structured workouts from your Garmin 55. Looks like a sweet entry point watch.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrAlexspearo]

Very interesting! I always just go for the run without planning, never thought of sticking to a monthly schedule.

[@danieljames1]

If anyone finds helpful - in addition to using pace and heart rate as noted, there is a 3rd option. If you pair your Garmin with a heart rate strap, you can use running power as well. I find this to be a great metric because there's no effort data lag time waiting for your heart rate to catch up with the effort. 😃

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much for sharing that James 😊

[@Subscriptionexperiment]

Does the 55 have this feature? Running power?

[@toutingthomas]

A running pod?

[@danieljames1]

@@toutingthomas I use the Garmin Forerunner 945 and Garmin HRM Pro. The HRM Pro is the heart rate strap that can calculate and record running power that the Forerunner downloads and transfers to Garmin Connect to be incorporated in the run stats. The Forerunner can display the power that the strap is broadcasting in real time during the run Hope that helps. 😁

[@toutingthomas]

@@danieljames1 it does thanks! I didn't know a heart strap could do that but sounds like you find good and recommend. I was lucky to get a stryd foot pod v cheap from a friend, sounds similar, its pretty good to have power as wel as hr data. Ta

[@elliotjames6597]

Love this! Super interested in the Garmin range! Had a Fitbit in the past but I’ve heard great things from friends about their Garmins! If this video has taught me anything it’s that I think Garmin might be just what I need to motivate my runs again!

[@devontownsend1110]

I’ve always been a big fan of Garmin. It’s awesome seeing them trickle down there more advance features to the entry level watches!

[@RyanSmith-hf7gc]

Just started the half marathon training plan from Garmin, and running to time and going more slowly definitely makes me feel better afterwards

[@philbooth4741]

After watching this video, I purchased the 245 (which was actually cheaper than the 55 at the time due to black Friday deals) and absolutely love it. This video really spiked my interest in the daily suggested workouts and loved the idea of the watch calculating these all on its own, based on recent activity etc. Have been using for nearly 2 weeks and received my first suggestion yesterday. Really looking forward to seeing where this takes me! Great video as always!

[@reterni799]

Thoughts after a year? I may get the 245

[@philbooth4741]

@@reterni799 Awesome- still love it. I would absolutely recommend you buy it now.

[@reterni799]

@@philbooth4741 thanks!!!

[@teresahungkey2289]

I'm currently doing this same challenge for a month and loving it!!! oh my, the freedom of mind of not having to decide which workout is next but just following whatever your watch says is just great!!!😂😂

[@TheDrawingManga]

That is one awesome watch! I've been obsessed with this channel since I started running this year!

[@emmadean9146]

I wish older Garmins could update with this feature. I’d definitely use it especially as my running club isn’t back to full capacity. Great idea Garmin!

[@carlah8208]

Thank you for this amazing review! I have watched several Garmin watch reviews on KZbin but this is the first time I've seen the watch in action and it is awesome! The main things they always touch on is accuracy and oh by the way it has Garmin coach. This video has set my decision to go with Garmin in concrete. Again, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and honesty about each run. I totally get the I'm not feeling it today and how rewarding it is to persevere.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you Carla! It's great to hear that you found the review really helpful.

[@williamhofeldt9939]

Just got my FR 55 today, will be trying the suggested workouts soon. Will keep you posted.

[@andreahaberma4637]

Sarah thanks for being so positive and “real”!

[@dougieb5284]

"Rest Day means eating a whole bag of cookies" - love it!

[@5_C_G]

We eat them just as we workout. 10 reps of 5 sets

[@doubleletters3516]

I’m definitely starting to consider myself a runner and am considering a new running watch. This sounds helpful!

[@sarahn3394]

I have a Garmin vívoactive 3... Let me tell you this thing has changed my LIFE! I recommend everyone with athletic goals to get a sport smartwatch. I got my dad one for his birthday just like mine, and it keeps us both going!

[@ianwhite987]

Love the idea of this . Would definitely help motivation going in the winter and it takes your other sports into account too. On the Xmas list

[@julietwistguernsey]

Really interesting video, thanks Sarah! I never realised watches had this option, although mine doesn't seem to have a daily suggestion but it does offer different workouts so will give these a go 👍

[@atrixa1991]

This seems like a really good feature to mix my training up a bit. I've been using the same 10k plan since 2018.

[@giodc8599]

thanks for the video. I got a Fenix 6X (had the 6S but was a bit small for my wrist) and an HRM Pro band and i am currently doing what you used to do. Go out and smash 5k at my best pace, or about that. Current PB is 22:37 but i feel like i don't know what i am doing. Will start following suggestions from tomorrow i guess :)

[@juliahallam2404]

Loved this video! Finally I'm actually tempted by a new watch. I'm still using my first Garmin...Forerunner 25! Taking all the procrastinating away and just doing what your watch tells you sounds fab 😍 Thanks for the great video 👍🏼

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Julia!

[@The_Funky_Horn]

Been thinking about buying my first running watch and this has been the most useful video! Thank you! 🙏

[@folklorewales]

Thanks Sarah. I've always wondered if these suggested/adaptive training plans were any good. Some nice variation by the looks of it which made interesting runs.

[@katharina3823]

I'm training with a garmin watch as well, so this was very informative and interesting! Would love to have you test out the Garmin Coach plans!

[@runningchannel]

Great suggestion thanks!

[@jonathanbower7081]

@@runningchannel I also vote for Garmin Coach but specifically 5k

[@Gscj51964]

I love this channel, so motivating and informative, you rock!🙌🏻

[@Kar41run]

Excellent video and very inspiring. Definitely need this in my running life as I do the same runs all the time and usually run too fast and see little improvement. This sounds like a brilliant feature, well done Garmin 🙌

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear you found it helpful Karen 😊

[@paddywiggle]

“Don’t tell anyone, but I quite enjoyed that” Tells tens of thousands of viewers 🤣

[@runningchannel]

Sssh, it's a secret! 😜😂

[@auberginensalat]

I usually follow a pre-set training plan on my polar watch using heart-rate zones, but this kind-of adaptive training plan feature of the Garmin watch sounds way cooler.

[@florians1595]

Polar pioneered these adaptive workouts with the ignite one or two years ago and also rolled it out to the grit x and vantage series. It will also give you suggestions on stretching and muscle buildup to give a more holistic training experience.

[@auberginensalat]

@@florians1595 that sounds great too. I should have added that I am using an older model (Polar M430) because according to my research people gave it the highest score for wrist based heart rate measurement, even trumping newer models.

[@MemoAkten]

That's amazing that your VO2Max improved after being static for so long!! Definitely motivated me to try the suggestions too!

[@neilb7535]

Thanks Sarah, I've normally got a plan in place for some race or other but will definitely check it out for a bit of motivation when I don't. Great running 💪👍

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Neil!

[@averageuser1551]

Day 19 hahaha you made me yawn, it’s contagious, enjoyed your honesty and commitment, we’ll done.

[@dawnwoodward2228]

The word yawn made me yawn 🥱

[@kimturner5270]

I'm so guilty of becoming a couch potato as soon as the training plan ends. Sounds like this watch could be my saviour!

[@KeepWebSimple]

Thank you so much for this great video. I ever wondered what suggested workouts would be like. Sounds pretty cool!

[@jamiericketts_]

This was one of the best videos yet. Really really interesting. Full of detail and helpful information. That watch sounds super appealing, as for someone like myself who is still trying to understand all the different ways and means of running, it’s easy to get lost in it all and just run your usual pace. Brilliant!

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Jamie and found it helpful! Do you think you'll be giving suggested workouts a try?

[@jamiericketts_]

@@runningchannel Absolutely! I really feel that after watching this video it is the direction I need to take myself to not only improve my health more, my running and my heart rate, but also my mental approach to running.

[@dossen]

Been doning them occasionally with a fenix 6 for a while - interesting to see what following it consistently looks like 🙂

[@mikehogan5082]

As a 76 year old jog/walker, I love this channel. I have been running since 1973 and ran my first complete marathon in 1976. Due to a hip and groin injury two years ago and the lack of races and poor training on my part during the pandemic, I have not completed more tha a 10k (a slow jog/walk in Honolulu in December) in the last 3 months. My training and workouts have been sporadic. I want to get back to training and hopefully your videos will inspire me to work up to really running again. I didn't even realize their were training programs on my Garmin until I watched this video. When I went to Garmin connect all that I could access were biking programs and there is only one run workouts. I have a Garmin 235 and recently got a Garmin 735XT because my 235 was getting old and the battery storage with GPS was less than I needed for marathons. How do I access the training program used in this video?

[@vanehernandez6669]

I found it on the garmin app, in the garmin coach option!

[@teresahungkey2289]

just press start on your watch, press run and the first thing you see is "today's suggestion" press start again and you are all set! I'm currently doing this same challenge for a month and loving it!!! oh my, the freedom of mind of not having to decide which workout is next but just following whatever your watch says is just great!!!😂😂

[@lewisbyers3493]

Great video, been loving the channel since properly picking up running in February this year. 10kg down and 7 mins off my 5k time so far!

[@runningchannel]

Nice work Lewis!

[@debbiehall6951]

I've never done this before but keen to give it a go now. Well done for sticking with it.

[@GuillaumeUoH]

Enjoying the Channel, often watching with the family as we all run, and can relate to so many of the videos... My youngest son (13), a promising runner already with many trophies, would really love this Garmin.

[@adrianaskew1097]

Love this kind of content and I should really think about a device structuring my workouts.... I might get somewhere with my fitness then 🤣

[@ButtaflyGrlNZ]

Thanks for this video! As a newly dedicated runner I am doing some research into upgrading my watch (currently in a more lifestyle watch) and found this helpful for maybe guiding my runs in the future 😊

[@longhorntiny]

this was great! Same on not working with a plan and glad to hear the system is on point!

[@colinjackson852]

A really interesting video, my Garmin Forerunner 245 has just had a software update and I now have this feature. Will definitely be giving it a go. After a 30k run this morning hopefully it will suggest a rest day 😀

[@peterd7872]

Hi, I also have the Forerunner 245, it's been updated but I can't find it. Can you tell me where it is exactly?

[@colinjackson852]

@@peterd7872 When I selected my run this morning is automatically suggested a run. That said if you select a run, then use the up button to go to options - Workouts you should see Today's Suggestions, select that it and it will tell you what it is

[@peterd7872]

@@colinjackson852 got it! Thank you!

[@AbbeyRoad1962]

thanks for the information. I've been looking for this options. I've have a Garmin forerunner 245 as well

[@runnerup9786]

It's such an awesome update to the ForeRunner 245, It really is an awesome all-round watch for the price point. I really want a Fenix6 Pro but I almost don't see the point at moment.

[@johnfindlay2453]

I have a garmin and tend to ignore the recommended activity as it never fits with my schedule! Having watched the video I should try to work around it to improve my fitness and maybe enjoy running a little more!

[@calebrienecker9508]

I recently bought a secondhand garmin forerunner 495 and it’s been so beneficial when running and I love it so much!

[@alelocox]

Love it! Thanks for being so informative and fun. I hope you reach your 500k subscribers goal, you deserve it!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!!

[@SatisfyingWhirlpools]

Sometimes my better runs happen when my legs feel tired, and my worse runs when my legs feel great.

[@hearthjunkie8173]

I’m a simple man, Sarah tells me to hit the like button, it just has to be done lol. Great vid Sarah 👍

[@DaanVerhaar]

Great challenge again, I love seeing you fully commit to it, you deserve our respect, keep it up! I started running for the first time ever in September 2020. I completed the Garmin Coach 5K, 10K and Half Marathon plans, the latter 2 weeks ago, Might continue with the suggested workouts now....First suggestion: Tempo 4 x 9:00 @ 5:50/km 1:05:00 Here we go!

[@runningchannel]

Good luck Daan! Thanks for watching 😊

[@doggylover1958]

Wow. That’s my training planning done! Thanks for the great video.

[@erdejo01]

Great video. Very nicely done. But what was with all the blurred out sections? 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@Ianbamberger7]

Maybe she had mucus coming out of her nose and was embarrased.

[@paulclarke651]

Going to give this a try to get myself back into structured running before my marathon training starts

[@goose321321]

Great video. I've been learning a lot lately about the importance of hitting different zones for different runs.. This really backs it up! Cheers.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nemesis225]

Great video Sarah. I'm also one of those runners that "always goes fast" but need to learn to mix up my runs. The video really helped - thanks.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you found it helpful, Nick 😊

[@boulderink]

My brother recently gave me his old watch after upgrading to a newer, smarter model. So far the main benefit has been that the heart rate feedback has helped me slow down on my easy runs. I switched off the 24 hr monitoring though after a day or so because I got kinda obsessive.

[@convex2172]

Please answer this, does the forerunner 55 of yours give instant feedback as soon as your hr reaches/exceeds the upper limit? Does it do that 10/10 times? With my current stupid amazfit watch, it gives high hr alert randomly, so its not appropriate for my MAF training. If this watch gives frequent feedback when I exceed my target hr, Ill buy this in a jiffy!

[@marcwanagas1234]

@@convex2172 Garmins have an audible and vibration alert when you initially exceed your HR target, and roughly every minute after if it doesn't go down.

[@convex2172]

@@marcwanagas1234 thanks for the info

[@StevenFreitag]

Enjoyed the video but pretty distracted by the blur rectangle left in there accidentally tracking along for ages!

[@damFr]

Why is there a blur square in the middle of the video? it looks like it has been added by KZbin bot.

[@StevenFreitag]

​@@damFr I suspect that the editor put the block in and motion tracked it to blur out a license plate or street name, but then just forgot to make a cut, leaving the blurred block to try and motion track itself all the way through the video!

[@JonathanKarr33]

I loved this video!!! Amazing! I love watching all of the videos. 453 days and counting!

[@cathrynmiller3888]

Sarah is my running spirit animal. The "love hate" relationship with running I feel it in my soul ☺😆

[@duhhey]

Sarah are so much fun to watch. Love your enthusiasm and the enjoyment for running even when you don’t feel like it. You help me get my butt out the door. Keep up the great work 👍😎💜

[@fatrunner]

Loved this, title: "I did exactly what my watch told me for a month. Day 3:" I ran faster than the watch said to". 😂😂😂

[@runningchannel]

Whoops! 😂 But we all do this sometimes, don't we? Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@Carlwiththehair]

This is a really good idea, I'll be giving this a go too, when the weather cools down! 👍

[@sarahwhittaker6965]

Great video Sarah. I am currently doing a garmin marathon training plan and running slow in low training zones is very hard. It is so easy to just go out and run at your own pace.

[@runningchannel]

You can do it Sarah! Well done 😊

[@OhShunz]

I had no idea “suggested workouts” were a thing. I wonder if this could work for cycling as well. Great video!

[@adventure_hannah3841]

They have suggested workouts for cycling as well! :)

[@KennyOmegasCavity]

Same, i used forunner 230 with chest strap since 2018. It did nothing. Yesterday I upgraded to 255, and started noticing my watch suggesting me/guiding me.

[@richardclarke82008]

My wife is half way through couch to 5k and a watch would be a great reward when she finishes.

[@adamsosa]

My dog ate my last garmin 😂🧑‍🏫

[@PPPPresto]

@@adamsosa relevant.

[@adamsosa]

@@PPPPresto your first name should be “hey” 😂😂

[@PPPPresto]

@@adamsosa it is. P is my middle name.

[@adamsosa]

@@PPPPresto that is brilliant, I love your parents ❤️

[@jonathansterne9399]

Good to see that the suggested workouts can be enjoyable and beneficial