10K Training Program Question

[TheEd]

Hi D .. actually got out for a first waddle in 5 weeks yesterday, here's hoping spring is on its way

My not using a heart rate monitor of any sorts but can easily gauge pace, once I become a little fitter I shall be looking at a HR monitor

for distance monitoring I have heard the Garmin is pretty decent

one of the complaints I have heard about most of them is the battery

Polar has been out there for quite a while and has always had a good reputation but seems to have lulled for a few years

Suunto is definitely the most vibrant and innovative manufacturer currently

so when it comes to monitors there is a lot out there

this summer I shall be focusing a great deal more on monitor feedback

As for you running, you seem to be putting a few sessions behind you so be careful by not 'tanking' out by overextending yourself

be careful as you making progress

4 miles of hard running could be taxing however if you start off slowly and then finish stronger it will be better and in all honesty, if you feel jaded stop and take a break, the recovery wil benefit you .. stop watch and then start up again

try to enjoy it without it being too taxing that it affects further running

Enjoy

TheEd