Garmin: “No anaerobic benefit.”

Someone needs to add an F-you quick reply for that.

Away on an island off Brisbane for a few days, Went for a run yesterday. Saw at least 25 whales!

Finally got out this morning. It was 2°. Good run, ended up quite slow in comparison to my recent times, but felt comfortable and strong, so still happy with it.

Kids birthday party today so no run. I’ll likely go tomorrow if the clean up goes ok…

Woke up with a headache this morning, so getting out was a struggle. Glad I did though, as always. Managed 10km (53min), by not turning home just yet a couple of times. Doggo got into the rhythm too which helped.

For me, have decided to do my first race. A 10km option in the local marathon. It’s in October so heaps of time to prep. I’m currently consistently getting out with the doggo three times a week doing about 5-6km each time. Did a 7km run this morning with him. Might look at one of those Garmin training programs to get up to 10km. Anyone tried that with success?

I live in a suburb in inner Melbourne. There’s one river trail near me, but I wish there were more trail running options locally. We go camping in the hills/coastal area/forested areas fairly often, and the trail running whilst there is such a highlight of the trips for me.

As promised, just got back now. Found a section of the creek where the doggo could run off lead, so that was great fun. Very humid here this morning though, so I’m a standing shower right now - doggo jumped in the creek numerous times.

Getting back in the rhythm of running every second day after a bit of a break… Missed my run this morning though, so I’ll go tomorrow, promise.

This is him. He’s a golden retriever sized groodle x coolie. I live in the city, so he’s usually running next to me on one of those waist leashes. Can’t trust him not to race off after a cat/electric scooter etc.

On holiday up in the mountains, so went for a 5km with the doggo off lead. First time we’ve done it and he was great, just ran about 10m in front of me the whole time. Dirt road, hilly, little section of trail… Was good. Hills a lot stepper than I’m used to though, so pretty sore today.

I’m at the beach for Easter, so had a great 5km this morning along the hill roads then back along the beach. Doggo got to run off lead besides me, then we had a swim at the end of the 5km. Water was pretty brisk. Felt really good on the run.

Almost exactly 12 months after they sent me a refurbished one, I’ve got the same issue again. Although this time it’s vertical lines instead of the white spot. I’ll ride it out for as long as possible, but what would I replace a 245 music with these days? Just need the running metrics, gps and on board music, nothing fancy.

Got some PBs this morning. Feels good man.

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For me, I missed my run this morning on account of parenting related stuff. So going tomorrow. I’m finding the routes I can run locally a bit stale, but it’s a two-birds-with-one-stone thing as I’m running with the doggo…so Shikata ga nai

I’ll try. I’m not the best at remembering things like that. I’m also UTC +10, so I’ll be posting at a time that’s convenient… Might do Sat my time…

Yeah. 6’4"

Ha. Not ex Olympian, but ex-climbing arborist. Doggo is part cattle dog so he keeps my pace up.

Gained 20kg through COVID lockdowns. Turns out it’s easier to put it on than take it off. Who knew hey…

It’s from a website called SmashRun. Free for basics, paid for extra stats. Links in with my Garmin. Trying it as it has a few features Garmin hasn’t provided as yet.