The Running Thread - 2018

[SarahDisney]

I view Strava as more of a "hey great job getting out there and getting it done" type of social thing than a competition. Sure there are competition things in there like the segments and stuff, but I am never going to win any of those so I don't pay attention to them.

This exactly.
When I do go on Strava, I like to give kudos to everyone as a way of saying, "hey, great job going out there." And when I get kudos, I really appreciate it because it means someone took a few seconds to see my hard work and congratulate them for it.

December 23rd and 30th are the Sundays.

Great. Thanks. I'll see what's going on around here and see if there's anything I want to do.

 

[KSellers88]

Was checking out the race list and it looks like we have every week covered except the last two in December. Anyone have a race or thinking of one during that time?

Possibly doing the Carolina Beach half marathon on 12/29...it all depends on if our friend who lives in NC ends up getting deployed or not.

Edited to add...apparently there's a 5K in Atlanta on 12/22 I could do as well if no one else has a race that weekend. LOL. Keep the streak alive!

 

[SarahDisney]

Update: There is very little going on around here (race-wise, at least) the last two weeks of December! Especially the second to last week. I will investigate and see if a race-cation is an option.

 

[ZellyB]

I use Strava as well but not the premium. I like the Disboards club and seeing how everyone is doing and giving and, of course, receiving kudos! I like how some of the information is shown on Strava as well versus Garmin connect. But, if I stop my Garmin right on the mileage mark, Strava always seems to be like .01 behind that which bugs me, so now I always run past until my Garmin says like 4.01 miles or something. I refer to it as Strava's pound of flesh.

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD has sent me digging on strava. Is it possible to use this to gather all my old runkeeper data and my new garmin data? I do not see a good way to link between the two and find it oh so demoralizing that Garmin thinks I have only run 10 times. And yes, I realize there is zero logic behind this feeling.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Who here uses Strava? Do you use it as your GPS for your runs or just a place to share runs with others? If you are a garmin user and have strava, did you pay for the premium package? What does it offer different than Garmin Express? Strava Premium folks do you recommend it and what cool features does it offer?

I use Strava as a way to keep up with my friends and their training. Training Peaks is my primary workout tracking tool because it has all the power, HR, and fatigue stars I find useful; Strava is more of a social app to me.

@TheHamm check out https://tapiriik.com/

 

[BuckeyeBama]

QOTD: Who here uses Strava? Do you use it as your GPS for your runs or just a place to share runs with others? If you are a garmin user and have strava, did you pay for the premium package? What does it offer different than Garmin Express? Strava Premium folks do you recommend it and what cool features does it offer?

Just started using Strava because it was required for the NYC Virtual Marathon. I love it and wish that I had started using it years ago. I do not have the premium plan. I also use a Garmin. I sync only my personal runs, not my slower runs with my rD team. I do this so Strava can help me analyze just my data. The StravistiX extension is the boss - makes my fatigue trend analysis much easier.

 

[sylkai]

QOTD has sent me digging on strava. Is it possible to use this to gather all my old runkeeper data and my new garmin data? I do not see a good way to link between the two and find it oh so demoralizing that Garmin thinks I have only run 10 times. And yes, I realize there is zero logic behind this feeling.

Yes.

I'm pretty sure I used one of the third party linkers to get my Runkeeper data into Strava, and then the Garmin stuff takes care of itself. It won't transfer all the way to the Garmin site, but you can at least have everything there on Strava.

 

[Chasing Dopey]

What apps/tech/apparel/accessories would you all recommend for a new runner?

I currently use an apple watch. I'm good on shoes (I was fitted for Brooks at a running store) but is there anything else you would recommend a new runner use/invest in?

I agree with what others have said about waiting to see what you'll need. Except one thing if you want to run with your phone: a SpiBelt.

No Strava here. I use Garmin connect but don't have friends.

This conversation is just getting depressing.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD has sent me digging on strava. Is it possible to use this to gather all my old runkeeper data and my new garmin data? I do not see a good way to link between the two and find it oh so demoralizing that Garmin thinks I have only run 10 times. And yes, I realize there is zero logic behind this feeling.

I know what it is your feeling and even though its not logical, it is what it is. Im there with you lol.

I agree with what others have said about waiting to see what you'll need. Except one thing if you want to run with your phone: a SpiBelt.



This conversation is just getting depressing.

Thats changing!

 

[TCB in FLA]

ATTQUOD: No Strava. I use Garmin Connect which give me enough data for my personal needs at the moment.

July totals:
Miles 52.71
Race 2
OTF classes: 13 (including 3 new locations while traveling)

August goals:
Continue Dopey training, increasing mileage
Restart track workouts (need school to start back)
OTF: 10 classes
Back on the good nutrition track
Decide on fall races

 

[Slogger]

Was checking out the race list and it looks like we have every week covered except the last two in December. Anyone have a race or thinking of one during that time?

Let me look at the DC/VA race calendar for end of December and see if I can find an event!

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD-I use Garmin because I have a basic Garmin watch. The Garmin connect typically transfers all data to my Strava basic account.
For treadmill runs, I manually upload the info directly to Strava (but not Garmin). The Strava data is great for tracking my runs, pace, elevation, and comparing similar runs. I don't have the Strava premium but curious what others think about the extra bells and whistles it offers.

Also participate in the Strava Disboards running group and use it to give kudos to you guys! My info is public and might rethink that in the future.

 

[maw]

What apps/tech/apparel/accessories would you all recommend for a new runner?

I currently use an apple watch. I'm good on shoes (I was fitted for Brooks at a running store) but is there anything else you would recommend a new runner use/invest in?

Oh just keep reading this thread. It's full of enablers! Seriously though, I get a lot of good suggestions from here and I agree with the other posts that you'll figure out what you need as you go. Happy running!

 

[kleph]

I don't have the Strava premium but curious what others think about the extra bells and whistles it offers.

the biggest thing i've seen thus far that i find useful is the breakdown of heart rate zone data. here is an example of the reading from my most recent run.
(sorry in advance for the large size of these images, i wanted to make it 1:1 with how it appears in my browser.)



garmin has this as well if you have a vivofit 3 or better device. i have found these two analyses can sometimes vary pretty wildly. strava's seems to be more consistent and is somewhat more user friendly, particularly on the mobile app.

here's the pace analysis. again, it's a slightly more robust version of what you get for free with garmin.



and here is the pace distribution analysis. i don't think there is an equivalent of this on garmin connect, at least not for the vivofit 3 or under.



for the most part, as i have mentioned, a lot of this is either already available via garmin connect or, possible, way too granular for most casual runners. i have not had any luck creating segments, which is a pretty big draw for getting premium. no have i poked around the training plan options.

 

[cburnett11]

But, if I stop my Garmin right on the mileage mark, Strava always seems to be like .01 behind that which bugs me, so now I always run past until my Garmin says like 4.01 miles or something. I refer to it as Strava's pound of flesh.

You too?! lol. Yeah I ALWAYS end my runs with .02 added to whatever
1/10th my workout would normally end on. So 6.02 for a 6 mile run. This became even more of a problem/habit for me because now even on interval workouts that might end on a total of 6.75... I'll go ahead and prolong the cooldown to end on 6.82. I never want Strava to round down on me. Always an even number too. *sigh*

 

[Miranda]

Heh I always run to .01 past my goal distance, too.

 

[Princess_Nikki]

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[gjramsey]

Heh I always run to .01 past my goal distance, too.

at least .01 over up to .04 over. Since I know one of the trackers will be shorter than what garmin lists......

 

[SarahDisney]

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