[Krusher01]

Krusher01 on March 6, 2018 at 2:25 am · in reply to: 16 Week Mountain Training Plan #8470

Thanks for your advice. I just want to endorse the training plan – in the transition period I have gone from having to train at walking pace, to a slow intermittent run/walk and am now able to run for the duration of the training period. My pace is faster than ever before and I have shaved 2 minutes off my running race pace in just that short time. I can’t wait to see the results at the end of the base period. Thanks for everything you do to make this site so useful. I really appreciate it!

[Krusher01]

Krusher01 on January 4, 2018 at 6:31 pm · in reply to: GPS watch #7455

I am using the Fenix 5x and really like it. The battery tends to last about 5-7 days if I have used GPS during the training session. The feature I have found the most useful is the integration with the structured workout in TrainingPeaks which has really made a difference with focusing my effort in a training session. I would not go back to using a device without the TP structured workout integration and it has been worth the extra money to have it. If you can find a cheaper device with the same structured workout integration it would be worth considering.

One thing I discovered is that with the Fenix 5x you have to set your zones on both the device and Garmin connect to match those you set in training peaks – otherwise the HR AeT threshold alarm in the device won’t trigger at the correct HR.