Garmin Coach: FREE Training Plans with Coach Amy on your Watch
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Many runners own a Garmin watch, but some underutilize or are unaware of all the FREE features it offers like Garmin Coach. Garmin Coach is a training program that helps runners train for a race. Garmin users around the world are setting personal goals by training with Garmin Coach.
The Garmin Coach plans are developed by real-life coaches, including our very own Coach Amy! Training options include a 5k, 10k, and half marathon aimed for beginner to experienced runners. Coach Amy’s method emphasizes injury prevention and includes base building, pace work along with cross training and strength to improve efficiency. Runners choose a coach, a race distance and can choose a time goal. In return they are provided with weekly running workouts, videos that demonstrate run drills, and information on nutrition and race prep.
Garmin Coach is accessible through Garmin Connect, a smartphone app that wirelessly communicates with Garmin watches, and logs all of the stats from your training sessions. Garmin Coach is free and available on a wide range of compatible devices. To take advantage of free training with Garmin Coach, go to Garmin Connect or the Garmin Connect App and select Training from the menu. Check here to see which Garmin devices are compatible with Garmin Coach. The program is easy to use and Garmin Coach Technical support can help runners that have trouble navigating it.
Recently, Garmin published an article outlining in detail all you need to know about getting started with Garmin Coach. This training service is FREE with the purchase of your Garmin watch; no activation fee, no monthly subscription fees, and no cancellation fees. There is no risk associated with trying Garmin Coach and it may add some accountability and fresh incentives.
Garmin Coach adaptable plans are developed by real life coaches however, there is no live feedback or correspondence with the coaches. For 1:1 personalized communication with Coach Amy in real time, consider Personalized Coaching with Coach Amy provided through Roadrunners of Kansas City. Each plan under this service is personalized: the plan is dynamic as Coach Amy adapts it on a weekly and seasonal basis depending on progress and performance. She uploads customized workouts each week which include specific instructions on how to do each one. Coach Amy will analyze the data, provide comments on workouts and tweak the plan every step of the way. She maintains consistent communication on a weekly basis and is always available to her athletes via email and text. Pick a plan, have some fun, and hit the streets! Please note: limited spots are available.
