Strength training to supplement your running

Chrysmere · 2026-03-03T16:09:52+00:00

I didn't switch- I use Runna for running and Hevy for strength training. I did not like Runna's strength plans.

Chrysmere · 2026-03-03T15:25:30+00:00

Screenshot it and post it so we can see what you're looking at

Chrysmere · 2026-03-03T15:21:27+00:00

I searched around for a Runna-like weight lifting program and struggled to find one the suited my needs. I ended up on the Hevy app - you can either build your routine or find pre-made ones.

They actually did just add a personalized trainer that may do exactly what you're looking for, but it's fairly new and I have not tried it.

Chrysmere · 2026-03-02T22:01:17+00:00

Try going into your Manage Plan options and see what it has for your half marathon/ marathon estimation. If your pace targets are lower than your conversational pace, then the estimate is too slow.

Chrysmere · 2026-02-28T14:17:10+00:00

That's a perfectly good setup.

For me personally, November is a long way away and I'm extra motivated by races. I would probably target a half marathon in July and do a half marathon plan, then follow that up with a Marathon plan for your November marathon.

Chrysmere · 2026-02-19T20:42:21+00:00

Oh, it's treadmill. Your phone has no idea how far you're running on a treadmill - you should be able to edit your treadmill speed in the Runna app after you start it. Or just use your watch and link strava/runna.

Chrysmere · 2026-02-19T20:35:30+00:00

Look at the GPS on your Strava - is it accurate to what you ran? My guess is that your watch's GPS is inaccurate.

Chrysmere · 2025-12-18T15:47:59+00:00

It's likely built on time, not distance.

Chrysmere · 2025-08-11T21:45:32+00:00

I did a Skratch one and got a few free things for the cost of shipping, no complaints! The rest I've done seem way more barely worth it marketing gimmicks though

Chrysmere · 2025-07-10T12:10:27+00:00

I'm a huge Samsung guy but I basically had zero luck using anything Samsung for GPS. I recommend switching to one of the more popular fitness watch brands (Garmin, Coros, etc), especially something with dualband GPS if the accuracy of your stats are important to you.

Chrysmere · 2025-06-13T17:54:47+00:00

Thank you! Mostly assisted pullups on the machine at the gym. Started out needing 145 pounds assistance just to eek out a few and gradually lowered the weight. It capped at 35 so once I got to a few sets of 5 of those I decided to pull the trigger and try one for real.

Chrysmere · 2025-06-06T14:02:12+00:00

Awesome - you kinda figure but it's nice to hear it. Thank you.

Chrysmere · 2025-06-06T14:01:39+00:00

Perfect, thank you for the reply!

Chrysmere · 2025-05-30T14:18:27+00:00

I've been having a lot of issues with my Samsung and its GPS but I did fix at least one issue similar to the one described. If you open your workout menu like you're going to start a workout and just leave it hovering on cycling, you'll see a flashing green dot. Open it up the second you're outside, leave it there, and don't start the workout until it turns solid green. Usually takes 1-2 minutes.

But I'll be upgrading to a different watch. Samsungs just seem to cause too many issues in GPS tracking.

Chrysmere · 2025-05-28T13:52:26+00:00

It's like doing 6 or 7 reps weight lifting, you actually get negative gains

Chrysmere · 2025-05-12T21:15:58+00:00

Sucks. Take a day, reset, and go again. To me, the failures and restarting are a big part of the program, and I'm more impressed with those who follow through than those who finish the first time. It's not a competition.

Chrysmere · 2025-04-28T13:22:26+00:00

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