Running goals, motivation and chat 2026 - Part 3!

It’s hard to say because I have connected it to my watch so the readings I see are from the monitor. I may disconnect it from my watch and have it just on my phone for a run so that I can compare the two. I found that my heart rate came down quicker even if it went up when I was going up hills compared to normal.

it was like 30% off on Amazon so thought I’d give it a go. So far so good.

@Whataninterestinglookingpotato that’s very interesting. How did the readings compare with your watch? £20 is a bargain!

@Cantbesure i tested my heart rate monitor out tonight by taking it on a run that I knew would raise my heart rate. I feel that it was probably quite a bit more accurate than my watch and my vo2 max went up by quite a bit after. It stayed in position reasonably well. All in all, quite pleased for £20. I’m still debating whether to use it on Sundays half or not. I might wear it to track tomorrow and Jen decide.

did a 5k up a big hill tonight at quite a fast pace to test out the monitor. Then I did the hills session that takes place near my house. All good fun.

I bought one too ha ha. But not sure when is best to use? After a run as a recovery? Never thought about using as soon as get up to wake me up. Need all the help...

@Cantbesure i will report back once I have tried it. It should be coming today. Undecided whether or not to try it out on Bristol half at the weekend. Well done on your long run over the weekend.

has anyone ever done a backyard ultra? I'm eyeing one up for October but im undecided. it does look like a fun challenge!

@Whataninterestinglookingpotato interested to know how it compares to the garmin heart monitor. Do let us know.

no races for me this weekend. I did parkrun. Didn’t floor it but did find it very hot and was sub 29. I also did a club social long run on Sunday. We did 12 miles but slowly and with lots of stops which I was grateful for. This running malarkey never feels easy 🙈😂

I haven’t used one @Cantbesure I might have a look into them though. I have brought a heart rate monitor chest strap this morning! I keep getting sold running things! 😂

Is anyone using a vibration plate? I’ve been spammed on my socials with them so one found its way into my basket. I’m using it in the morning to wake up. Before a run and a longer session after runs. Too early to tell if it’s working yet.

@Iamanunsafebuilding that sounds like a lovely race! Sounds like a nice finishers prize too.

That sounds lovely @Iamanunsafebuilding except for the unexpected heat. Glad you enjoyed and the mug sounds like a lovely post-race keepsake.

Have a good week runners!

@OhOneOhTwoOhThree
I think it will be fun
and I’m def not worried about the running I’ve since found out it’s 1km runs between 5 work
stations and then a 5k run at the end. It will be different and my wall balls are not the best so might be at that station a while but it’s a new challenge for me and I like that. 3 years ago I would never even have considered it

@OhOneOhTwoOhThreeit was beautiful, around the Marlborough Downs and through Avebury but I found it hard going. The weather forecast was overcast and possible rain, we got full on sunshine and it was way hotter than I expected. This was also my first long run since my ultra 4 weeks ago. I know that’s excuses really but ultimately I ran with my DH and a friend and we took it easy when I needed to and had a lovely time! There was a hand thrown pottery mug instead of a medal which is nice as well

Morning all, happy bank holiday Monday.

Well done on your marathon relay @Whataninterestinglookingpotato .

@tinks3110 we've just been watching a piece on hyrox on BBC breakfast or whatever the morning show is. Looks fun!

Welcome to the thread @whatsit84

How did you get on with your 20 mile event @Iamanunsafebuilding

I did one of my favourite routes yesterday. A bit slow in the middle as there were some young cows in one of the fields, but the farmer assured me they would leave me alone if I took it gently.

So it’s like hyrox then @tinks3110 I wouldn’t stress too much about it. Just go at your own pace and enjoy it for the novelty. I’m sure you’ll do just fine.

@Whataninterestinglookingpotato
its 1km runs with 5 work stations in between. There are devil press, sled push/pull, wall balls. I forget the other ones or have blocked them from my mind 😳

Welcome to the thread @whatsit84 good luck with your half marathon training.

@tinks3110 what does the hybrid event entail? I’m sure you’ll be able to smash it. You e been running really well!

north Dorset marathon relay completed today as a mixed team, 2 males and 2 females. Our over all time was 3:07 which isn’t too shabby!! 3 of us got 10k PBs within the run. I finally have a sub 45 minute 10k time! Yay!

happy running all!

I‘m a newbie here! Hello! I’m doing a general ‘run faster’ plan on Runna until I start a half marathon training block (for end of October) in another 7 weeks. Did a hilly 16k yesterday and due to next weekend’s commitments, going to do a progressive 17k tomorrow. My legs are anticipating the pain….!

I’ve just been convinced to sign up
for a hybrid event in July and totally regretting it as it seems like all of my gym buddies are doing pairs and I am solo?! I’m veering between yes I can do this and oh what have I done

I volunteered at parkrun this morning as we have a 20 mile event tomorrow. It’s got a nice long cut off so no pressure and I’m running with my friend. DH is quicker than me so he’ll be waiting for me at the end! There’s a pottery mug for finishing rather than a medal which is nice

@xsquared fingers crossed you find your marathon mojo over the next few weeks. I’ve heard good things about Edinburgh marathon. It’s meant to be a good one and am I right in thinking it trends vaguely downhill? Which tbh, sounds quite appealing!!

@xsquared i hope you have a great marathon when it comes around and hopefully you’ll feel better about it before the day

i might have been talked in to a hybrid event but have managed to avoid a triathlon 😳

Well done to all the park runners this morning!!

I said I wasn’t going to run until tomorrow’s race. But I went to the gym and felt good and the dog needed a walk, and I thought, why walk with the dog when I could run! 🏃‍♀️ 😂🙈. So I did a little zone 2 5k plod with her and my injury felt ok, niggly but not painful. So as long as I tape tomorrow I think I’ll hold up ok.

Well done Tina's on your first parkrun sandwich.

I had planned parkrun sandwich with my running partner today, but she had to get back sooner, so we did 15 miles together and joined the parkrunners in the middle without crossing the finish line.

Only 3 weeks to go before Edinburgh but I'm just not getting the same excitement as I did with my previous marathons for some reason. 😕

Well done @tinks3110 I do love a parkrun sandwich 😄

Just parkrun for me today, my fastest one since last November. I cycled there and back so feeling quite pleased with myself.