RE: Steemit-runners: I need your advice
Hi, I used to run 10km every week until I set myself the goal of running a marathon. What I found important was increasing the distance slowly but surely and then going for speed. Technique is also very important and something I learnt whilst doing a free course by a local brand of sports stores. I see that the terrains are quite similar to where I do my long runs, but the frequency and also having shorter runs during the week helped my build up my stamina. Now I'm improving the distances even more, but that's due to a solid foundation. I have a strict plan I stick to, but I do feel at the end of my long runs that I can do more still ... I really believe my strong basis helped me there.
Until 3 years ago I never ran and I've eased myself into it slowly. I bought a Garmin Fenix watch just under 3 years ago as I like stats and accuracy and the Garmin also had built in GPS, a possibility to measure wintersports and take it swimming. Now 3 years later it's still going strong, I've considered upgrading to the Fenix 5, but the differences are minimal and my watch does so well that I have opted that out for the time being. I also like the fact that I can change the straps, I can use it as kind of a business watch, but usually I use a velcro band on it, which is comfortable and easy to put on/take off.
I hope this helps. Hook me up if you have more questions.
Wow, that is very impressive - a marathon. That takes a lot of determination. :) I am trying to ease my way into longer distances. I have a tendency to start off too fast, so I have to mind keeping the pace at a level where I'll finish without having to go slower than I would like. I really want to keep building that motivation. And I think a watch could be helpful. The Fenix 5 is a little pricier than what I had in mind, but the Garmin 235 is sailing up as a clear favorite. I had a look at the new Fitbit Versa and the Suunto Fitness 3 as I like them having more of girlie look and it's something I could wear all the time, but they both lacked the GPS.
Thanks for posting and looking forward to follow your journey towards your marathon. :)
I can really recommed any garmin, regardless the type the stats are awesome and garmin connect is a huge benefit imho. It helped me going further and faster since I started running. Speed is not an issue, just try and maintain it and keep going a bit further each time. I don't actually think that you have to slow down.
Good luck!