I haven’t been able to run for 2 weeks, how can I get back into it?
If you have been on vacation for a few weeks or have taken a forced break (injury, illness…), it is best to resume training gradually. In the RunMotion Coach app, under Change my week (premium function)I want to change my week type, you can tell the coach that you are in the recovery phase and ask for a gradual resumption. For non-premium users, it is also possible to delete the current main goal and create a new one by specifying ‘I want 2 easier weeks’.Some readersIs there a progression of paces up to the race?
Yes, there is a progression of pace if you set a target time for your main objective, which is to improve your MAS or endurance. In this case, the pace starts from your current level and gradually moves towards the target pace. If the target pace is very close to your current performance level, the specific paces will be derived from your target pace from the beginning of your preparation. If you indicate that you want to become a ‘finisher’ without specifying a target time, the pace will be bSome readersChange my training days (running) and add cross-training (cycling, S&C workouts)
There are 2 ways to change the training days: For a SINGLE week in the timeline via the Change button For ALL weeks in My Profile Please note that these 2 functions are premium functions, as is cross-training with the addition of cycling and S&C training. Only changing the running training days is free of charge. You cannot directly replace a planned running session with a session in another sport, you must use the following 2Few readersAdjusting the equivalence between speed and heart rate
If you enter your resting heart rate and your maximum heart rate in your profile and have calculated a MAS, we will tell you, for example, that you should run between 5:00 and 5:10/km (140-146 bpm). It is possible that your heart rate (HR) will be higher or lower if you run at this pace. We use the Karnoven formula to calculate this. If you have too much variation, there are several possiblFew readersI would like to increase the duration of my long outgoings
If you are preparing for a marathon, you will be running between 2 hours and 2:30 hours, depending on your profile. If you are already used to 2-hour long runs and want to do a little more, you can extend the duration of the long runs by 15 to 20 minutes if you think it will help you to do a little more. For example, if you are preparing for a half marathon and want to run a little more at the weekend, you can also add 15 to 20 minutes if you are used to long runs. For an ultra trailFew readersHow can I change my MAS, especially if I start running again?
The MAS calculated by our algorithms is accurate in most cases, but may vary. For example, if a runner has a very good 10km performance and an average marathon performance, the model will determine a low endurance and a higher MAS. Or if a runner’s level is significantly lower or higher than the performances entered in ‘My past races’ (My Profile My running experiences), then the MAS may not correspond to the current level. To get a more accurate MAS value, you can perform a Half Cooper MFew readersAt what pace should I do my hill runs?
Do you have short hills (15 to 25 seconds) or long hills (over 2 minutes) in your RunMotion Coach training plan? In this blog post, you’ll find the answer to most of the questions you may have. Why don’t we indicate speed or heart rate for hills? Speed The speed depends primarily on the percentage of the gradient and its technical nature. An incline on a single-track route or on the road has an effect on speed. The gradient of the slope also plays a role. In addition, the GPS watch gFew readersHow is the training pace calculated?
In the description of your training session, the following is given as standard: 50 minutes of slow running or 4x5 minutes at 10 km pace with 2 minutes recovery between the 5 minutes of running. If you want to get more precise numbers, e.g. 50min at 6:00/km or 50min running at 12km/h, you need to enter either past competitions or your MAS (fast pace that can be maintained for a maximum of 6min). An equivalence is calculated for heart rate or power when these are entered in My profile My phyFew readersWhat is the coach’s feedback / debriefing based on?
Analyzing a running unit is difficult. In fact, many factors can distort the analysis, first of all the quality of the data. The most reliable method is to analyze your own feelings, which you stated at the end of the session. What is taken into account today It is scientifically proven that it is useful to take into account the runner’s feeling of effort, and this is exactly what we ask for after we have linked the activities to the planned session. The debriefing of the training seFew readersHow do I define my personalized zones?
For runners who have performed a performance test on the treadmill or off-road, it is possible to define personalized zones under My profile (icon top left)My physiological data Advanced heart rate settings. If the user defines their own zones in the advanced settings, the MAS entered replaces the MAS calculated from the competition results. The training pace is then calculated on the basis of this manually entered MAS. As endurance isFew readersHow do I link my completed session with the planned one?
Coach Arthur, Coach Joy or Coach Socrates will offer you sessions to complete. As soon as you have completed a session, click on ‘I have completed the session’ in the description. The coach will then suggest that you link the session you have planned with the session you have completed. If you have linked another tracking app or GPS watch to your RunMotion Coach account, you will automatically be offered activities. These must meet the following 3 criteria: The activity was performedFew readersAdd long hill sessions for trail running
If you are preparing for a trail run as your main objective, you will always complete hiking trails and hills. Settings for hill runs If you live in the city, you probably do not have Mountain set in My profile My training settings My training areas. In this case, you have short hills, and we strongly recommend that you also do S&C workouts or even strength training on the bike. These last two settings can be found in My profile My training settings My training days.Few readers