I've taken a week for "rest" after running steadily since February and four races in September.
I've done some short runs. But mainly, I've spent the last few days testing some strength workouts and working on changes to my form. (In particular, trying to ensure my glutes are engaged and my hips beneath me.)
Fitness test tomorrow and then a speed block to get ready for a shift to skate skiing!
I guess I'm the guilty party. :) I posted the article because I thought it was thought provoking enough to engender discussion -- something I like if it's civil and mostly intelligent. I didn't think everyone would agree with the athletes quoted or that they should or shouldn't.
I am not without self discipline. Nonetheless, when I am tired/hot/hungry/etc., as it often is when running, my willpower is at its weakest point. :)
Well, the article consists of interviews with some elite runners . . . so, I understood what they meant.
On Coros watches, there's "effort pace." I think it's very close to "gradient adjusted pace" on some other watches. Both give a pace number adjusted for the grade one is running up or down. On Coros, one can make workout targets using effort pace that adjust for hills.
My Pace 2 doesn't do Google calendar, or any calendar other than my training calendar. It can give notifications from the phone, but I don't use that function.
The training calendar can receive plans built out imported from training peaks, the coros app/website, and probably some others. I use it constantly.
Two things about the 3 give me pause: 1) no ANT+; 2) It can store and play music but, I have read, only mp3s (no FLAC or ogg or streaming.)
I have my Strava set to private. I only make virtual races public.
But I am really only using Strava to collect data and pass that data on.
As the Born To Run guy says, mind and body don't speak the same languages! Often true for me. I too, have run myself into stress fractures while certain I was listening to my body.
I second the Coros Pace comment. I have the Pace 2. I like everything about it - smaller size, light, long time between charges, training plans, bread crumb navigation.
My only complaint is no ski modes but they are said to be on the way.
Good review of Pace 2: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/coros-pace-2-in-depth-review-multisport-running-power.html
Yes. One we trusted. Haven't had that since I stopped cycle racing. The more I've learned and experienced, the harder it is for me to trust a coach.
I can easily think of times I likely should have rested or slowed down but wanted to keep a number high.
For me, metrics are a net positive, but I've often done counterproductive things because of them.
Restless sleep is one of my major overtraining warnings. The HRV and sore hamstrings also suggest you need a break. (If you don't want to back off a bit, you can try taking an aspirin or ibu before bed.)