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Garmin Forerunner 165 Review | How Good is it Really?
In this video, Im review the Garmin Forerunner 165 sports watch, which is replacing my trusty Forerunner 935. I'll walk you through the essential settings every beginner needs to know to get you up and running, track your progress, and analyse their post-run data effectively.
Whether you're a seasoned runner upgrading your gear or just starting out with Garmin watches, this guide will help you hit the ground running (literally)!
🔹 Key running features of the Forerunner 165
🔹 Step-by-step setup for beginners
🔹 Post-run data analysis made simple
This is the first in a series of videos looking at all the features of the Garmin Forerunner 165 with future videos looking more indepth into the features of this entry level runners watch.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running gear reviews, tips, and training insights. Let’s run smarter together!
#GarminForerunner165 #RunningGear #GimoRuns #BeginnerRunningTips
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My COOPAH App Marathon Plan: Week 1 Review for London 2024
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Welcome to my journey to the London Marathon 2024! 🎉 This week, I kicked off my 24-week training plan with the help of the COOPAH running app, and I'm sharing all the details with you. In this video, I'll cover: 🏃‍♂️ How the COOPAH app works and why I chose it for my training. 📅 What Week 1 of the plan looked like, including my runs and recovery sessions. 💡 My thoughts on the app’s guidance and...
Running for Autism: A Personal Journey with My Daughter
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In 2025 I will be running the London Marathon for Autism, raising money for the National Autistic Society and my daughter is coming with me for the journey. Emily was diagnosed with Autism at age 7, and since that time has struggled with many aspects of her life. So when i got the chance to join Team Autism for the 2025 London Marathon, I couldn't turn it down. Emily has become my fundraising c...
Do The Enertor Shock Absorbing Insoles Really Work?
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The Enertor shock absorbing insoles claim to reduce shock buy up to 60% and are clinically proved to reduce injury. Well, as a runner who has had his fair share of injuries, i decided to put them to the test. In this video, ill give you the low down on these insoles which are currently plastered all over socials and are also endorsed by Usain Bolt! I want to feel first had how they feel while r...
I Tried Verve V80 Greens for 30 Days - My Review
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Here is my Verve V80 review after taking this greens drink for 30 days! Is it the best greens powder or is it all just hype? I got sent a 30-day trial of the Verve V80 Transparent Greens drink to take and give an honest review. A drink that, and I quoye; ' is fully-loaded nutrient powder containing 80 fruits, greens, vitamins and minerals in one convenient nutrient drink. V80 from Verve contain...
The Thrilling 5k Fun Run at Silverstone Festival 2024
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I was fortunate to be one of just 250 runners to take on the legendary Silverstone International Race Track during this year’s Silverstone Festival fun run. In this video, I’ll give you an inside look at what it’s like to run at one of the world’s most famous motorsport venues. Each year at the Silverstone Festival, you can join the exclusive 5K Fun Run around the entire Silverstone circuit whi...
Overcoming Shin Splints: My Journey to Recovery
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In today's video, I'm looking past my struggles with recurring shin splints and focusing on my recovery process, the steps I've taken to get back on track with my running, and my exciting plans to train for the Valencia Marathon in December. I've joined a gym, and will be focusing on Strength and Conditioning (S&C) work which I hop will be a crucial part of my recovery and injury prevention. Wh...
The real reason for my temporary split with Runna
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Ive been training with the Runna App for over a year, but sadly its time for a temporary split....and here's why! Injury has dogged my running life where i have had a constant struggle with shin splints, or MTSS (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) and no matter what ive tried ive never been able to fix the issue. After 4 weeks off to rest the shins, Im back with a new plan and sadly that plan means...
Shin Splints is Ruining my Running
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Ive been running for over 14 years, and for 14 years ive suffered with shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrom (MTSS) Shin splints has effected every long distance race ive trained for, and has meant ive never been able to fulfil my own potential and training has been a constant struggle of balancing the enjoyment of running with the pain of shin splints. In todays video, i moan. I tell m...
Rheal Daily Greens Drink: Will It Live Up to the Hype?
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Rheal Daily Greens Drink: Will It Live Up to the Hype?
Starting My Great North Run Training Journey with Runna
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Starting My Great North Run Training Journey with Runna
Who Can Qualify For The Olympics | Night of the 10k PBs 2024
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Who Can Qualify For The Olympics | Night of the 10k PBs 2024
Improve Your Running With This Easy Strength Workout
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Improve Your Running With This Easy Strength Workout
London Marathon 2024: Surviving an Injury and finishing the race
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London Marathon 2024: Surviving an Injury and finishing the race
Collecting My Race Number for the London Marathon 2024
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Collecting My Race Number for the London Marathon 2024
My Final London Marathon 2024 Runna Training Run
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My Final London Marathon 2024 Runna Training Run
Run Your Best First Marathon With These Top 5 Tips
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Run Your Best First Marathon With These Top 5 Tips
London Marathon Prep: Final Long Run Evaluation
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London Marathon Prep: Final Long Run Evaluation
Exciting Marathon Training Week 13 Discussing Fuelling Strategies
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Exciting Marathon Training Week 13 Discussing Fuelling Strategies
Handling Injuries During Critical Marathon Training
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Handling Injuries During Critical Marathon Training
Is The Sub-4hr London Marathon Dream Over? An Injury Update!
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Is The Sub-4hr London Marathon Dream Over? An Injury Update!
My PB Run at the Wrexham Village Bakery Half Marathon 2024
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My PB Run at the Wrexham Village Bakery Half Marathon 2024
Pushing Limits: My Lactate Threshold Test Journey
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Pushing Limits: My Lactate Threshold Test Journey
Unforeseen Injuries and Personal Bests: Week 4 Marathon Training
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Unforeseen Injuries and Personal Bests: Week 4 Marathon Training
Mastering Runna Workouts: Syncing Tips for Your Watch
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Mastering Runna Workouts: Syncing Tips for Your Watch
Unveiling Week 1 Marathon Training with the Runna App
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Unveiling Week 1 Marathon Training with the Runna App
16-Week Runna App Marathon Training Plan: Watch My Journey to London Success!
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16-Week Runna App Marathon Training Plan: Watch My Journey to London Success!
Unboxing & Ultimate Review: SoundPEATS GoFree 2 Wireless Earbuds
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Unboxing & Ultimate Review: SoundPEATS GoFree 2 Wireless Earbuds
Running a Personal Best at the Wolverhampton 5mile Turkey Trot!
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Running a Personal Best at the Wolverhampton 5mile Turkey Trot!
My Target Races for 2024 | Smashing My PB's As A Vet50!
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My Target Races for 2024 | Smashing My PB's As A Vet50!

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  • @conor9627
    @conor9627 5 днів тому

    How are these working for you now mate? Notice any difference? Thinking of purchasing myself to help with shin splints.

  • @DJSt3rling
    @DJSt3rling 7 днів тому

    Do Runna's warmup/cooldown activities appear on the Garmin? Or *just* the main workout?

    • @cumminsPerk
      @cumminsPerk 7 днів тому

      Warmup and cool down do track. Messed my timing up just a wee bit

  • @jimcagle3385
    @jimcagle3385 8 днів тому

    I have the Garmin forerunner 965 and recently had the Apple Watch and it would show your mile segments and pace but on the Garmin it doesn’t show your mile segments just your pace during intervals. Why is this?

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 8 днів тому

      @@jimcagle3385 I don’t have the 965 but I was under the impression that it does, you just have to set the preference in settings?

    • @jimcagle3385
      @jimcagle3385 8 днів тому

      @ it does tell you the segments before you run, like I had 0.5 mi at 8:10 pace today 5 times but while your running it doesn’t show how far you have until you get to the end of the 0.5. Just beeps when you get there. Thanks for the help 🙏🏼

    • @jimcagle3385
      @jimcagle3385 8 днів тому

      @@gimoruns I think I figured it out. You can just scroll down and it tells you your overall miles so I could just go by that for splits or segments I guess.

  • @guytaylor7667
    @guytaylor7667 16 днів тому

    Not good for multisport as in triathlon.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 15 днів тому

      @@guytaylor7667 yes correct the 165 doesn’t offer a triathlon feature, you’d need to step up to the 265 for that 👍🏻

  • @arch.b4408
    @arch.b4408 17 днів тому

    See you on the start line 🫡

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 16 днів тому

      Good luck with your training. Are you using COOPAH too?

    • @arch.b4408
      @arch.b4408 16 днів тому

      @ yeh! Enjoying it, really tempted to pull the trigger on a garmin but they are expensive !

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 16 днів тому

      @@arch.b4408 Yes i've always used garmin having recenelty swapped out my 935 for a brand new Forerunner 165. Its an entry level watch at £249 but is fantastic for runners. Just done a beginners review video which is on my channel. Cost effective, nice bright screen, worth watching if you are considering a new watch

  • @paulgrog29
    @paulgrog29 17 днів тому

    I have this watch with the exact same vo2 max I do wish it had other metrics that the 265 has be nice of garmin added that but doubt they will

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 17 днів тому

      Yeah this deffo misses some of the running and wellbeing metrics the 265 and 965 have, but that’s the reality of buy in the entry level model on this range. I doubt any of the 265 or 965 metrics will find themselves landing on the 165, but who knows. I still love this watch in the short time I’ve used it though 👍🏻

  • @patrickcalabocal4710
    @patrickcalabocal4710 18 днів тому

    Great review, interested to see how it syncs with youtube music and strava.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 18 днів тому

      The you. In a few weeks I’ll do a more in depth review once I’ve used all the features. Syncs with Strava super easy, but I didn’t buy the music version. Keep watching my channel for the next one 😎

  • @newchenyufengchenyufeng5535
    @newchenyufengchenyufeng5535 18 днів тому

    😂😂😂when age is out ...

  • @alexdowding6870
    @alexdowding6870 19 днів тому

    Great insight. Just comment that the music was too loud in between talking. 😊

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 19 днів тому

      Thanks for your feedback and glad you liked the video. Apologise if the sound was too loud, I do try and keep everything at the same output volume so I’ll look at that.

  • @davenapier
    @davenapier 26 днів тому

    Could I ask, is there a reason you chose to run the long run at near your target marathon pace and not just easy whilst you are building the long runs up? The app did not give you any pace targets for that particular run. Not a criticism, just interested, might be that for this race your easy pace and marathon pace are not too far apart.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 26 днів тому

      Good question. I ran to the pace given to me by the app which was 9:09 target. To be honest, my long runs have been around 6-8 mikes over the last few months and my target marathon page is 8:50. I was quite surprised it gave me mara paced session in week 1 however it does ask what you long runs have been over the last 4 weeks when setting up the app. It wasn’t too fast or too far to be honest.

  • @shroud5112
    @shroud5112 Місяць тому

    cool video guys😼💪💪

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns Місяць тому

      @@shroud5112 thank you ❤️

  • @w777running
    @w777running Місяць тому

    Great vid. Henley Wood looks a little bit less muddy than when we did it the other week. Looks like a great glamping pod too!

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns Місяць тому

      Yes I lived that one, great little course and marshalling was excellent 😎

  • @livegreatalways
    @livegreatalways Місяць тому

    Week 1 on Runna just completed. But I have never seen the nice screen with the pace range color bar. Using FR965. Anything I need to set it up or it is supposed to be automatically appears? Tq for the video

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns Місяць тому

      Hmmm, no there is nothing to set up it should appear automatically especially on the Garmin.

    • @DJSt3rling
      @DJSt3rling 7 днів тому

      Are you sure that you're selecting Runna's workout/activity on your watch (versus a normal "run" activity)? If so, it should appear automatically.

  • @mmmmmlemons
    @mmmmmlemons Місяць тому

    Shin splints really suck, mate. The first few steps in the morning, the day after a run, stumbling around, are the worst. Support shoes and changing to trails sorted them for me, but I guess you have tried the obvious things. Hope you get past them.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns Місяць тому

      Appreciate the comment. Yeah I’ve tried support shoes, several pairs, correctly fitted. Sadly didn’t work, helped but not cured

  • @deepanishav
    @deepanishav Місяць тому

    I can't see the pace on my interval or tempo runs that are synced with runna. Can you help? I have tried troubleshooting from garmin and runna but can't see my pace.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 24 дні тому

      Have you checked the runs are syncing from Runna into your Garmin calendar in the app? And if so, when you come to do your scheduled run and put your watch into run, does ‘Do Workout’ pop up for you to accept?

  • @livegreatalways
    @livegreatalways Місяць тому

    Coming here in Oct 2024 considering the Runna. Are you still using the App and have you broken PBs with it? Tqvm for the video

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns Місяць тому

      I’m currently not using the app due to recovering from an injury however when I was using it I broke several PBs including setting a new half marathon PB and breaking my 5k twice

  • @gerasimoskardaras1319
    @gerasimoskardaras1319 2 місяці тому

    nice video, you train with Garmin watch ? which model?

  • @irunremy4567
    @irunremy4567 2 місяці тому

    you can change the plan by changing your 5K.. 10K.. 1/2 PB time I did it.. and the app will refigure your time, pace and workout

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 2 місяці тому

      Correct yes, something I’ve done continuously while using the app. The new AI features will now also track your progress and make automatic adjustments based on your performance too which is interesting. However that’s not why I stopped using it, having suffered an injury the app didn’t give me what I needed for rehabilitation

    • @irunremy4567
      @irunremy4567 2 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns 👍🏿💪🏿

  • @rebornmanga
    @rebornmanga 2 місяці тому

    Hi there, great video, just one thing, do you know if you can change the data screen during a run or edit the workout screen to show a little more information? Also it counts down which is a bit weird!

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 24 дні тому

      I think Runna only displays one ‘in session’ screen but you can use the up and down buttons in your way n to scroll through the usual data screens when running.

  • @Open_Space0718
    @Open_Space0718 2 місяці тому

    I take mine in Cranberry juice, not sure if that affects the product and how it works, but just water I couldn't do it after trying it for the first time with water I went with Cranberry because it has one of the least amounts of sugar compared to other justices. And I feel great on Rheal. I also add it to protein shakes.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 19 днів тому

      Interesting I haven’t tried it with any other juices or proteins. May give that a try!

  • @FoodFitnessAlways
    @FoodFitnessAlways 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, really liked your relaxed style! Just a quick question - I've synced my Garmin to Runna (on the Runna app) but when I go to 'Run' on my watch, no suggestions actually appear. Is this because my first Runna session is scheduled for Wednesday and so on Wednesday the suggested workout will actually show the Runna planned workout? or should all of them appear somewhere on the watch straight away?! Thank you! :-) Adam

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 2 місяці тому

      Yes, you run will only show on your watch i the day its scheduled, not before. You can go into your Garmin app and look at your training calendar and you can see them all there too.

  • @AWright300
    @AWright300 3 місяці тому

    Nice video. I’ve done the 10k event there a few times and it’s a decent enough outing especially for F1 fans

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 3 місяці тому

      @@AWright300 is that the Run Silverstone event where they do the multi-distance races?

    • @AWright300
      @AWright300 3 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns I think it’s usually just 10k. Held in Mayish time 👍

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu 3 місяці тому

    Thats awesome. Cant say im a fan of F1 but i di like 90's touring cars.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 3 місяці тому

      @@SwimBikeRunStu It’s a cracking weekend to be honest. Lots of different cars racing from 100 year old cars right up to modern F1 and everything in between. The run is a charity run, they have been doing it at the festival for about 5 years now. Well worth looking at if you like cars, good, beer, music and a spot of running 😊

  • @GrahamWillson
    @GrahamWillson 4 місяці тому

    Class

  • @silentcircle3545
    @silentcircle3545 4 місяці тому

    The sound is low and worst

  • @hwanil5463
    @hwanil5463 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @brionia9760
    @brionia9760 4 місяці тому

    I really believe strength work is as important to running as recovery stuff (mobility,roller) and the running itself. If you haven’t already I’d recommend getting a specific programme from a good sports physio or PT who understands what specific weaknesses need addressing - I’ve found this invaluable. Different issue, but hip flexor issues made long runs painful, this year I did my first 50 miler with no issues. Good luck with it, onwards to Valencia!

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 18 днів тому

      Thanks for the input and advice. I’ve done S&C programs before but it didn’t really help the shins, helped other things though. However I can’t disregard the importance of strength work and I’m now 2 weeks into a new program and it seems really good so fingers crossed hey!!

  • @JTD33
    @JTD33 4 місяці тому

    I've struggled with medial shin splints (inside of the shin) for 10+ years so I know what it's like! Despite being quite fit I had to always take 2 rest days even after an easy 5k run in order to avoid the more serious pain... Last year I was finally able to finish my first half marathon and I think it was mostly a result of strengthening the tibialis anterior muscle (front of the shin) while also stretching and releasing my calves. You can search for "tibialis raises" or "toe raises" for the strengthening and just basic foam rolling and stretching for the calves. Now I'm getting back into running after some other injuries and just today struggled big time on a very easy run due to the pain, so I have to get back into that routine which worked last year. Another thing I just want to mention is that physical pain can also be caused by mental stress, and it's surpisingly often a component in chronic pains like this. I never thought I could have something like this but went through it with back pain/sciatica and thanks to that experience I now think the chronic shin splints may also be somewhat related to stress. If you're curious, I would recommend watching Dr. Howard Schubiner's talk at Google here on UA-cam. If nothing else, it's quite an interesting topic and something I think everyone should be more aware of I subscribed and hope to see you complete a full block of training en route to a marathon PB! :)

  • @jamisons2504
    @jamisons2504 4 місяці тому

    Best of luck!

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      @@jamisons2504 thank you 🙏

  • @luischoudhury7111
    @luischoudhury7111 4 місяці тому

    Could the cycle of shin splints be because as you say whne you are able to train you train quite hard. maybe reduced speeds and distances when you train and perhaps a gradual increase in these over many months could work for you? I had repetitive achilles injuries for 10 years. But have been injured free for 18 months now.... starting with 8.5 min/km and now at 6min/km which isn't quick but I hope to be into mid 5 mins / km by this time next year. That would be slow for most but for me am happy to get there even if it takes forever (am 57 years old so no spring chicken lol).... hope this helps?

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      @@luischoudhury7111 No I don’t think so because I have almost a year training purely zone 2 easy pace and it still came back then too. It definitely does come on quicker and more severe when I including speed work though

    • @luischoudhury7111
      @luischoudhury7111 4 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns ah. could try a physio if they can spot something or gait analysis may highlight something?

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      @@luischoudhury7111Have a Watch of my other shin splints videos 😉. I’ve had shin splints for about 10 years, in that time I’ve had 5 physios, had 2 gait analysis done, had multiple fitted shoes, had custom orthotics, dry needling, PHP treatment, have been on multiple rest and return to running programs, had coaches, even went to see a GB team physio. Sadly, all have failed to correct the issue 😭. One thing I haven’t tried over a consistent period is gym work, so I’m being a gym geek for the foreseeable and seeing how that goes. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

    • @luischoudhury7111
      @luischoudhury7111 4 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns oh no! i do hope the strength and condition sessions do the trick! You will be one very happy runner thereafter!

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      @@luischoudhury7111 thank you 🙏

  • @fionnhagon5733
    @fionnhagon5733 4 місяці тому

    Not helpful at all. Whole lot of waffle and im 8 minutes in and still no clue how it sends it to your watch. Thanks for nothing i guess gonna go try another video

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment, sorry you didn't find the video useful, many others have. As an FYI to help you out, runs are auto-sync'd to your watch via Bluetooth once you pair your watch with your phone, you dont have to physically do anything which is why i didn't really cover that in my video. However i will try harder to include all basic steps in any future videos and not assume everyone knows the basics, thank you for bringing this to my attention. Oh, ill try not to 'waffle' too lol!

    • @emily-janeschutte805
      @emily-janeschutte805 4 місяці тому

      What a gracious response to a rather rude message. I enjoyed your video for its relaxed vlog style. We’re all just human, and it’s nice to personalise that connection with people over the internet. Perhaps it’s not for everyone, but you’ll obviously never be able to please everybody. Keep it up 😁

  • @nickharnett7330
    @nickharnett7330 4 місяці тому

    I’ve just bought the garmin 255 after watching this video as I’m 4 weeks into a 12 week half marathon runna plan but I’m wondering do all models have the pace range gauge ? That’s one of the main reasons I’ve bought it that’s all so I don’t have to take my phone out with me anymore but at the same time the readings are a lot more accurate

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Yes i believe the pacing gauge for your speed work session all display the same however some watches may display it differently. You wont get a pace gauge when just out for a 5 mile easy run for example, its only there when you are doing sessions with pace like intervals.

  • @markhill8590
    @markhill8590 4 місяці тому

    Pace lag on the watch is ridiculous

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      What watch are you using, i usually find it pretty good on mine. A slight lag when switching into efforts from easy pace, but i can live with that.

    • @markhill8590
      @markhill8590 4 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns I'm using the Forerunner 965 wanted to try the coros out but unfortunately couldn't live with the pace lag

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      @@markhill8590 Snap, i switched to the Corus Pace 3 and it lasted about 4 weeks before i returned it and went back to Garmin lol!

    • @markhill8590
      @markhill8590 4 місяці тому

      @@gimoruns garmin may be more expensive but you're paying for that quality

  • @Gmoz79
    @Gmoz79 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Pebble_Collector
    @Pebble_Collector 4 місяці тому

    +1 phone

  • @eddieyew2713
    @eddieyew2713 4 місяці тому

    Great effort mate. Well done.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, it was a tough one thats for sure!

  • @1thepolaris
    @1thepolaris 4 місяці тому

    We need a month two update 😊

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Im doing a month 3 update next month, wanted to get some time using it first.

  • @bradleyabrey1102
    @bradleyabrey1102 5 місяців тому

    Hi. Do you know if it fits a galaxy watch? Or would i have buy one of the following watches?

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Which Samsung watch do you have? I believe they publish a compatibility list online you could look at too,

  • @joannemarkov
    @joannemarkov 5 місяців тому

    For me it's plantar fasciitis. I'm beginning to face the fact that at the age of 44, I can't run more than 4 times a week. Even better would be every other day so 3-day weeks and 4-day weeks. I've added in treadhills (walking uphill on the tread), rowing, and a spin bike for cardio cross-training. My annual Runna subscription runs out in ten days and I won't be renewing until I'm back in the type of shape where I can benefit from their type of programming.

    • @joannemarkov
      @joannemarkov 5 місяців тому

      I was inspired by Allie Ostrander here on UA-cam. She has incorporated heavy regular doses of cross-training for injury prevention.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 4 місяці тому

      Sucks doesnt it, im currently on the sidelines and havent run now for a while. Im considering joining a gym so can continue rehab but get some cross training done so i dont loose too much fitness. I dont think i can bare starting from scratch again lol! Hope you PF sorts itself soon. Im in the same boat with Runna, subscription ends this month and I wont be renewing just yet. Ill train for Valencia marathon using my own plan for now.

  • @EBoone503
    @EBoone503 5 місяців тому

    ugh.. yeah I'm suffering a very similar fate these days. I'm taking a rest day today and will bike instead amongst other self-massage techniques my chiro taught me. being 40+ is a skill that nobody prepared us for!

  • @Clairewy
    @Clairewy 5 місяців тому

    Silly question but with the runna app you can edit the plan and reduce runs per week and you can set it to reduce the load

    • @irunremy4567
      @irunremy4567 2 місяці тому

      That is what I was going to say.. you can change the plan by changing your 5K.. 10K.. 1/2 PB time I did it

  • @Clairewy
    @Clairewy 5 місяців тому

    I am running the GNR just coming to end of my runna trial and urgently need to decide if I am continuing

  • @breaddinosaur4444
    @breaddinosaur4444 5 місяців тому

    The more I get into running, the more I think that proper training plans are really (in a polite way) repetitive but effective. The problem I have with Runna is that they have to justify the ongoing cost - so they introduce new sessions every week to keep the interest/variety and skew too much higher intensity work. I think it’s because if they did a more traditional plan then no one would justify the cost. I am doing a Jack Daniels plan, which is great (and from a book) but no way would I pay £8-£15 a month to be told I’m doing 2x2 miles or 3x 2 miles and a long run with x miles marathon pace every week then arrange my own easy runs based on what I want to do haha. Hope your injury gets better, easy pace and volume sounds like a great plan.

  • @MartinCharlton-ds7ro
    @MartinCharlton-ds7ro 5 місяців тому

    Like you I have stopped using the Runna App - whilst it guided me to a 47:23 over 70 PB at last year’s London 10,000 where I finished 1st in my age category I was finding that my body couldn’t cope with the sheer volume of sessions which included faster running and in the end I found I was only doing 1 or 2 of the set sessions each week - as such I couldn’t really justify the cost.

  • @FoxBox72
    @FoxBox72 5 місяців тому

    Runna seems to have the ratio of easy runs to speedwork wrong - it's a recipe for injury.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      @@FoxBox72 I tend to agree, especially as I have ti constantly manage an issue for training. It would be good if Runna would allow you to select how many high intensity speed work session you want to do each week, as automatically scheduling 2, as well as some speed into the long runs, doesn’t work for everyone. It’s deffo doesn’t work to the 80/20 rule anyway!

  • @DTGMRuns
    @DTGMRuns 5 місяців тому

    I'm not familiar with Runna other than having heard about it but only one easy run per week sounds like it could be a significant contributor to your injury frequency? I've not heard of any training method that would use only a single easy run.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      It’s the one gripe I have with it to be honest, I think there is too much high intensity in a week for the average runner. I usually train 4 times a week, the first session is always an easy run, but then the next 2 are speed sessions, my long run is a mix of either easy paced or some form of interval long run. For me, that’s too much loading. I wish runner had an option of how many speed sessions you want to do per week, I’d choose 1, as that’s all my body can take. But I don’t believe there is the option to do that, which is a shame.

    • @MyBoxer96
      @MyBoxer96 5 місяців тому

      @@gimoruns 100% agree. Started using Runna and within 4 weeks, I had an ankle injury and an achilles injury. I wish there were more easy runs in the training plans

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu 5 місяців тому

    Love the breakup. 😂 its not you, it's me 😂😂

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      😂😂 the whole video stemmed from that idea lol!!! I think I’m also going to ‘SHIN REPORT’ a regular feature in my weekly videos 😂

    • @SwimBikeRunStu
      @SwimBikeRunStu 5 місяців тому

      @@gimoruns 🤣🤣 love it.

  • @jamesmitchell9561
    @jamesmitchell9561 5 місяців тому

    Good to see you back 😁

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, those 4 weeks killed me haha! Good to get the shoes back on and finally starting to get some miles done again!

  • @SharaRuns
    @SharaRuns 5 місяців тому

    I hope all goes well for you leading up to GNR.

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      Thank you that’s much appreciated

  • @irunoffroad
    @irunoffroad 5 місяців тому

    The road to recovery is important because it makes you value your running when you can’t do it do you agree Matt

    • @gimoruns
      @gimoruns 5 місяців тому

      Completely agree 👍🏻

    • @irunoffroad
      @irunoffroad 5 місяців тому

      @@gimoruns UA-cam videos are a great way to pass on our experience in a positive way rather than self assessed