Two weeks ago I started training for a half marathon. I felt like I needed a goal to work towards to get me out of the house. I don’t consider myself much of a runner. But running does provide me with a lot of benefits. It boosts my energy levels not only by enhancing my stamina but also by increasing my exposure to sunlight. Which can be challenging in the usually clouded Stavanger region. The sunlight helps me get enough vitamin D and establish a healthy day-night rhythm, which in turn improves my sleep quality.
For my training, I’m using the Garmin Fenix 5, in combination with the Garmin Pro heart rate monitor. Both pieces of equipment I like a lot. The training program is automatically generated by Garmin and put on my agenda. All I need to do is start the activity on my watch and start running. The Heart rate monitor provides me with data that helps me improve my running, and probably even more importantly, increase my motivation. What gets measured gets improved, and once you see improvements, it becomes addictive.
I’m not all too confident that I will complete the program. I’ve tried to work up to a half marathon before during Covid times. But 15km was the furthest I got. After that, my legs would just not move any more. This time around I will focus more on stretching and complimentary strength training.
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