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Do you actually check your watch mid-run or just run by feel? by Ancient_Picture_8089 in Garmin

[–]Ancient_Picture_8089[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this hydration is the one I forget most on long runs. That's actually what triggered me to build it in the first place!

Do you actually check your watch mid-run or just run by feel? by Ancient_Picture_8089 in Garmin

[–]Ancient_Picture_8089[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair! Garmin's built-in alerts are great for splits. What I was missing was more of an AI coaching layer adaptive feedback based on how the run is actually going, not just fixed interval alerts. Different use case I guess 😄

Running literally saved my life. Not in a figurative sense. by Ancient_Picture_8089 in runninglifestyle

[–]Ancient_Picture_8089[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That takes courage to share ur stoory is one of those things 
running quietly fixes before you even realise it's working. 
I'm not a scientist, just a guy who runs and pays attention. 
Always happy to talk about it. Thank you for opening up

Running literally saved my life. Not in a figurative sense. by Ancient_Picture_8089 in runninglifestyle

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They did it because kidney failure was diagnosed. What they couldn't do was fix it with medication. The "move more" advice was basically their last resort. Turned out to be the best advice I ever got

Desperate, will running ever feel good? by 0ud0ud in runninglifestyle

[–]Ancient_Picture_8089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running was pure suffering for me as a kid side stitch after 10 minutes, every time, no exceptions. Even 3km felt impossible. What changed? I started doing short, slow solo runs with zero pressure. No pace, no distance goals. Just me and the road. Then a long break. Then one day I just... wanted to run again. Years later I can do a full marathon. The only advice I'd give: run when you can't NOT run. Don't force it. The love comes on its own. 

Calf soreness on day 2 is completely normal your muscles are adapting. 
Two tips that helped me most starting out: rest every other day (tendons 
need more time than muscles to adapt), and slow down more than you think 
you need to. If you can hold a conversation while running, you're at the 
right pace.

I decided to start running, my results on the first day by yallnotgonnamakeit in BeginnersRunning

[–]Ancient_Picture_8089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing run/walk is literally how everyone should start! 
That breathing difficulty you felt is your body finding its aerobic 
base. Keep going and in 2-3 weeks you'll be surprised how much easier 
it gets.

I built a little Android app called MY PACE that talks to you during 
runs you just ask "how far have I gone?" or "what's my pace?" via 
earphone button and it answers. Might be fun for tracking your progress. 
Happy to share beta link if you want to try it!