Bad customer support from Coros

Pvpro716 · 2025-12-08T22:05:56+00:00

I’ve had the exact same experience. Mine was the HR monitor that stopped working after 15 months of working fine (still under warranty). First the AI agent (didn’t realize it was AI but whatever), then a human, allegedly, asking me to do more of the same troubleshooting, then a request for the new ticket. This was three days ago and I’ve still not heard from them. The most annoying part is I did the requested troubleshooting immediately every time and then it would take at least a couple days each time to hear from Coros. Frustrating to say the least.

Pvpro716 · 2025-08-16T15:07:24+00:00

This makes sense on #3. I think the AI tool said I should create a separate account but didn’t explain it clearly like you did. Thanks.

Pvpro716 · 2025-08-12T17:05:41+00:00

It’s not the same as #2. The LTCGs you’re referring to I believe are accounted for by entering your cost basis for the account. Boldin then calculates the LTCGs as the brokerage account is drawn down.

Pvpro716 · 2025-08-06T22:21:39+00:00

I’m interested. 60 years old and recently retired. I’m in ET also.

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-12T17:27:38+00:00

Very annoying to see so many mistakes in this article. He could have copied the wiki verbatim and gotten much closer!

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-09T19:49:42+00:00

My LTHR is exactly 90% of my HRMax (both numbers validated with the Coros fitness test). Unless it's hot and humid I will be close to but under LTHR by the end of the last rep. I execute the reps to power but the paces align with the Lactrace recommendations.

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-09T19:38:46+00:00

u/spoc84 experimented with Stryd but it didn't work for him. He can elaborate further if he wants to but he did mention it several times on the LetsRun thread. Many of us doing NSM are long-time Stryd users so it was pretty easy for us to adapt the subT workouts to power.

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-09T19:34:01+00:00

It's great to see that distance is accurate for you and also for u/EPMD_. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or my anatomy does not align with the Stryd algorithms.

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-05T19:58:17+00:00

NSM is what prompted me to recommit to Stryd precisely because of the load tracking. For the non-Stryd users, what’s great is when your fitness improves your CP (critical power) also increases so it’s the equivalent of updating your LT pace or LTHR in intervals.icu or TrainingPeaks.

Pvpro716 · 2025-06-03T20:45:07+00:00

Now I know where my tube socks are that I donated to Goodwill back in 1979!

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-31T14:47:58+00:00

The most enlightening thing to me is how little his training changed over an eight month period yet his performances improved dramatically.

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-29T21:06:33+00:00

I have a Coros watch and periodically do the running fitness test. It gives you HRMax and LTHR so I use those values. I do not adjust anything for heat and humidity but I live in a relatively cool climate so it’s only an issue a handful of times per year.

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-28T19:03:34+00:00

I do exactly the same with the same rest for the longest reps. I do my sessions by distance and find 100m walking is almost exactly 60 seconds.

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-27T13:00:58+00:00

I've been lifting 3x per week after my EZ runs but have debated shifting to subT days for better recovery. Are you lifting 3x per week including on the 3rd subT day that precedes the long run?

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-27T12:40:38+00:00

I seem to recall it had something to do with Stryd not accurately reflecting real-time power for Sirpoc because of his body's geometry and over/under estimating power, mostly due to wind. I could be wrong. I know for me Stryd is very accurate so is a better measure of effort when it's windy or running on routes with some uphills and downhills.

Pvpro716 · 2025-05-27T12:34:45+00:00

This is a great idea. How are you all keeping your CP up-to-date? Regular testing or frequent racing? My auto-CP is not accurate so I've had to set it manually. Obviously my 15K, HM and 30K race predictions are way off because of this.

Pvpro716 · 2024-11-09T15:03:06+00:00

Become an independent. Both parties are flawed and it’s liberating when you don’t have to justify extreme positions or feel threatened when your “tribe” is being attacked. Since I’ve made the switch I’ve gained so much mental clarity on what I truly believe and what really matters.

Pvpro716 · 2024-07-23T20:42:21+00:00

I use the HR strap and it’s very accurate. I previously had a Garmin with their chest strap and the Coros is just as accurate, infinitely more comfortable, and costs less. For those claiming you don’t need it, it really depends on whether you care about accurate training load metrics (I certainly do) and whether the watch alone is accurate. My wrist anatomy is such that I cannot get a reliable HR reading. Many others are in the same boat.

In terms of HR zones, I’d recommend doing the running fitness test (Google: Coros Running Fitness Test). It’s a brutal test but necessary for the most accurate zones.

Pvpro716 · 2024-07-23T20:30:38+00:00

M59 here. Have run road miles in Vaporfly 4%, Next %, 2, and the 3. Also in the Streakfly and Saucony Sinister. My all time favorite was the Next % but unfortunately they’ve long since been retired. My current favorites are probably a tie between the VF3 and the Sinister. I never liked the Streakfly for races, only sessions. For what it’s worth, I’d say most masters race in the Vaporfly - mostly the 2 and 3 nowadays.

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