Lots of slow running >>>>> less, but faster running, especially as a beginner. On that front at least, your Garmin is right.
It sounds like it’s funneling you toward ~6 hours of running per week, which is (IMO) definitely kind of the north end of what a lot of “beginner” runners could pull off. If it feels like it’s too much volume, just drop the times down slightly, but keep your pace easy + slow.
It’s worth noting, though, that Garmin’s Z2 calculations for Heart Rate tend to be SUPER low, and you can likely ignore them. Shit like “Z2 is <130 bpm,” which, like, for a lot of people, ALL runs will always be above 120 BPM. So don’t put too much credence in HR ranges as measured by your Garmin — “Garmin Zone 3” is Strava Zone 2.
Lots of slow running >>>>> less, but faster running, especially as a beginner. On that front at least, your Garmin is right.
It sounds like it’s funneling you toward ~6 hours of running per week, which is (IMO) definitely kind of the north end of what a lot of “beginner” runners could pull off. If it feels like it’s too much volume, just drop the times down slightly, but keep your pace easy + slow.
It’s worth noting, though, that Garmin’s Z2 calculations for Heart Rate tend to be SUPER low, and you can likely ignore them. Shit like “Z2 is <130 bpm,” which, like, for a lot of people, ALL runs will always be above 120 BPM. So don’t put too much credence in HR ranges as measured by your Garmin — “Garmin Zone 3” is Strava Zone 2.