This was a cool watch. Like GTA but around the Chesterfield countryside 😂 I'm going to play it conservative on the marathon. I'd go out 3:40 pace and then give it the beans in the last 10k if you're feeling strong. It's a weird beast the marathon - a mixture of fighting boredom and not getting a stitch!
Cheers, Ian. I never thought about it being like GTA lol. Was messing about with the on screen display stuff for the first time....a bit of a Test Run, if you like :) I was thinking aim for 3:45 and if I slow down and get a sub 4 I'd still be delighted. If by some miracle I'm still feeling strong later on, then see what I can do. Boredom and stitch are two new fears that have now been unlocked 😂😂
It's amazing to see how you're blending AI coaching with your training, Mark! Keep pushing those limits! The journey to your first marathon sounds exciting, even with a bit of doubt. Trust the process and keep questioning the advice. Can't wait to see how you tackle the half and full marathon! You've got this!
Hi Mark. This is really interesting, what a great I idea for a series of events and videos. Good luck for the upcoming half and marathon. Looking forward to following the journey.
Hi Tony. I've been enjoying using the chat bot to put my plans together and bounce ideas off. It's like the introvert runner's dream 😂 Thanks for following along mate.
Very interesting what you're doing, especially since you've stuck with it for so long and really are seeing very good results. All the best for the upcoming half marathon!
Thanks mate. It's been serving me well up to now. Given 'only' four runs a week, I think progress has been good. I guess I have to consider that I don't often train for the shorter distances, so just dedicating some time to them and following any plan might have worked just as well. I really like being able to key in a question or request in plain English and get my plan updated to suit, in an instant.
I would say those times are very achievable, first marathons are always absolutely vile 🤣🤣 The main thing will be making it to the start, that'll be the hardest thing with the volume of workouts you'll be doing. I always associate that start music with Running brooms 🤣🤣 Thought my PC loaded a different video initially 🤣🤣
You nailed it there mate. Getting to the start of the half is my current concern, with a heel problem flaring up at this late stage. I should learn to just stop running 3 weeks out from any race, as I almost always get late problems like this lol.
This is so interesting as I was looking the other day at ChatGPT for a plan to see what it looked like. I’m so glad it’s worked out for you and you’ve managed to hit that 5k and also 10k PB. Looking forward to seeing what happens in your half/full marathon.
Hi Brad. Thanks a lot mate. It's certainly and quick and lazy way to get and update a training plan. Let the computer do all the work! I'm sure someone with your experience can always judge whether it's giving you a sensible plan or not, and ask it to change this to suit your preferences. All the best :)
Firstly, what a lovely route for a run! Secondly, I see that squirrel, and I'll try and raise you in one of my future videos.... 🤣 Fairly impressed with the AI Coaching - spotted a couple of dated things that England Athletics no longer promote, but overall its got much of the base elements. If you've not done a standalone marathon then provided you finish that'll be a PB and the AI has passed the test? (Assuming the half goes to plan...🤞)
Thanks, Greg. Will be keen to see what manner of wildlife you conjure up for us 😂 I don't always follow the advice AI throws my way. Would be interested to know what it's giving me that's outdated though. At this point I'm not sure whether the marathon is still going to be a good idea, as my heel is giving me some grief, so I'll have to play that by ear. It would technically be a PB if I managed to finish though :) I'm making things easy for AI here lol.
Interesting concept Mark. It looks like its working well for you. You've clearly got a good synergy with the LLM as you know to listen to your own body. My fear is that someone careless using tools like this might just blindly follow the suggestions and overwork themselves to an injury. Nevertheless, great tools we have available now, and the price is definitely 'right' in this case! I think the more off trail you go and the more elevation change you add to your runs the harder it gets to follow the pace suggestions, unless you can manipulate your prompts to feed back your heart rate and get it to guide you by target heart rate or use a system of RPE (rated perceived exertion).
Hi Sean. You're spot on there. I have a few years' experience with running, and still do stupid things quite regularly. When things are going well, you don't always suspect that something is about to go horribly wrong. Injuries can spring up out of seemingly nowhere. I followed all of my Garmin daily workout suggestions in the lead up to my first half marathon, and ended up injured a couple of weeks out. Now, I've been feeling really good on this plan lately, keeping up my strength work, taking breaks when I feel over-worked, and yet I suddenly developed a heel issue last week, and now I'm feeling like the half will be a struggle. I asked the bot about using heart rate and it said that it was indeed an option. I chose to continue using pace as the main driver, whilst using my own feelings on individual runs to guide how hard or not to push. Hope you're doing well mate.
What would be interesting would be to compare being coached by Chat GPT with an actual coach for a training block. Perhaps a fellow RUclipsr who would offer that service gratis in the name of collaboration...
You're a star, John :) I'll be sure to give you a shout and see whether this is still an option / convenient at some point in the future. Much appreciated mate.
Thanks mate! I was tempted for a while, but the lack of consistent long runs put doubt in my mind. Now my heel is playing up, so I think I'll have to be a bit more realistic, at least this time around.
Thanks a lot, Matt. It's interesting to try out, if nothing else. You can always use your own experience and knowledge to guide AI, and request changes if it throws in something you don't agree with 👍
That's a great idea. I reckon you could definitely go sub 3hr30 in the marathon. What's the camera you are using throughout and is it on a chest strap?
It's interesting to see what information it's extrapolated from the wider web. A lot of it seems like pretty solid, current info but it does seems to have clung onto a couple of things that are definitely out of date and not researched backed. Granted these particular things are still very commonly used in the wider running community.
Thanks, Jess. I must say I don't always keep up with the latest research myself so I wouldn't always recognise any outdated advice it gives me. To be fair I usually read what it says and just carry on as I was 😅 I'm totally blaming AI for my sore heel though 😂 Great way to avoid all responsibility, having a "coach"...
Yes, really good point. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as a new runner, and I just wouldn't know what to take at face value, what to ask, and what to ignore. You have to work in tandem with the bot, not just ask for a plan and blindly follow it. Thanks 👍
@@markg99 it would be interesting to see how it works the more vague you are. The only ones who will be negative towards ai are actual coaches themselves because ultimately it's gonna affect them and their pocket
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This was a cool watch. Like GTA but around the Chesterfield countryside 😂 I'm going to play it conservative on the marathon. I'd go out 3:40 pace and then give it the beans in the last 10k if you're feeling strong. It's a weird beast the marathon - a mixture of fighting boredom and not getting a stitch!
Love it. Chesterfield GTA 🙂
🤣👍 love that Chesterfield GTA MarkyMark G in the hood
Cheers, Ian. I never thought about it being like GTA lol. Was messing about with the on screen display stuff for the first time....a bit of a Test Run, if you like :)
I was thinking aim for 3:45 and if I slow down and get a sub 4 I'd still be delighted. If by some miracle I'm still feeling strong later on, then see what I can do. Boredom and stitch are two new fears that have now been unlocked 😂😂
It's amazing to see how you're blending AI coaching with your training, Mark! Keep pushing those limits! The journey to your first marathon sounds exciting, even with a bit of doubt. Trust the process and keep questioning the advice. Can't wait to see how you tackle the half and full marathon! You've got this!
Thanks buddy. It's been good fun using AI to develop my training plan. Race day in 6 days now 😀👍
@@markg99 Best wishes, Mark!
Hi Mark. This is really interesting, what a great I idea for a series of events and videos. Good luck for the upcoming half and marathon. Looking forward to following the journey.
Hi Tony. I've been enjoying using the chat bot to put my plans together and bounce ideas off. It's like the introvert runner's dream 😂 Thanks for following along mate.
Very interesting what you're doing, especially since you've stuck with it for so long and really are seeing very good results. All the best for the upcoming half marathon!
Thanks mate. It's been serving me well up to now. Given 'only' four runs a week, I think progress has been good. I guess I have to consider that I don't often train for the shorter distances, so just dedicating some time to them and following any plan might have worked just as well. I really like being able to key in a question or request in plain English and get my plan updated to suit, in an instant.
I would say those times are very achievable, first marathons are always absolutely vile 🤣🤣 The main thing will be making it to the start, that'll be the hardest thing with the volume of workouts you'll be doing. I always associate that start music with Running brooms 🤣🤣 Thought my PC loaded a different video initially 🤣🤣
You nailed it there mate. Getting to the start of the half is my current concern, with a heel problem flaring up at this late stage. I should learn to just stop running 3 weeks out from any race, as I almost always get late problems like this lol.
This is so interesting as I was looking the other day at ChatGPT for a plan to see what it looked like. I’m so glad it’s worked out for you and you’ve managed to hit that 5k and also 10k PB.
Looking forward to seeing what happens in your half/full marathon.
Hi Brad. Thanks a lot mate. It's certainly and quick and lazy way to get and update a training plan. Let the computer do all the work! I'm sure someone with your experience can always judge whether it's giving you a sensible plan or not, and ask it to change this to suit your preferences. All the best :)
Firstly, what a lovely route for a run! Secondly, I see that squirrel, and I'll try and raise you in one of my future videos.... 🤣
Fairly impressed with the AI Coaching - spotted a couple of dated things that England Athletics no longer promote, but overall its got much of the base elements. If you've not done a standalone marathon then provided you finish that'll be a PB and the AI has passed the test? (Assuming the half goes to plan...🤞)
Thanks, Greg. Will be keen to see what manner of wildlife you conjure up for us 😂
I don't always follow the advice AI throws my way. Would be interested to know what it's giving me that's outdated though.
At this point I'm not sure whether the marathon is still going to be a good idea, as my heel is giving me some grief, so I'll have to play that by ear. It would technically be a PB if I managed to finish though :) I'm making things easy for AI here lol.
Interesting concept Mark. It looks like its working well for you. You've clearly got a good synergy with the LLM as you know to listen to your own body. My fear is that someone careless using tools like this might just blindly follow the suggestions and overwork themselves to an injury. Nevertheless, great tools we have available now, and the price is definitely 'right' in this case! I think the more off trail you go and the more elevation change you add to your runs the harder it gets to follow the pace suggestions, unless you can manipulate your prompts to feed back your heart rate and get it to guide you by target heart rate or use a system of RPE (rated perceived exertion).
Hi Sean. You're spot on there. I have a few years' experience with running, and still do stupid things quite regularly. When things are going well, you don't always suspect that something is about to go horribly wrong. Injuries can spring up out of seemingly nowhere.
I followed all of my Garmin daily workout suggestions in the lead up to my first half marathon, and ended up injured a couple of weeks out. Now, I've been feeling really good on this plan lately, keeping up my strength work, taking breaks when I feel over-worked, and yet I suddenly developed a heel issue last week, and now I'm feeling like the half will be a struggle.
I asked the bot about using heart rate and it said that it was indeed an option. I chose to continue using pace as the main driver, whilst using my own feelings on individual runs to guide how hard or not to push.
Hope you're doing well mate.
Cool idea. Best of luck with it Mark 👍🏻
Cheers mate. I needed someone or something more sensible than me to come up with the plans :) So far so good.
What would be interesting would be to compare being coached by Chat GPT with an actual coach for a training block. Perhaps a fellow RUclipsr who would offer that service gratis in the name of collaboration...
You're a star, John :) I'll be sure to give you a shout and see whether this is still an option / convenient at some point in the future. Much appreciated mate.
I think you could hit the 3.30 in the marathon bud! You have a great base to build on with those speed sessions! I believe in you Mark! 👏😎🤘
Thanks mate! I was tempted for a while, but the lack of consistent long runs put doubt in my mind. Now my heel is playing up, so I think I'll have to be a bit more realistic, at least this time around.
Great video, I have always been super curious to try and let AI take over my training for awhile
Thanks a lot, Matt. It's interesting to try out, if nothing else. You can always use your own experience and knowledge to guide AI, and request changes if it throws in something you don't agree with 👍
That's a great idea. I reckon you could definitely go sub 3hr30 in the marathon.
What's the camera you are using throughout and is it on a chest strap?
Thanks, Neil. I had my gopro hero 10 on a chest mount for this one. I got a chest and head strap bundle from amazon, and they both do the job nicely.
With that 4k time under your belt, you could 100% go under 3.30 for the marathon with a good enough time to train for it 👍🏻👍🏻
I reckon you're right. Not sure I've given myself enough time on this attempt. Maybe next year I can do a dedicated marathon block and go for it.
Good job, mate, it'll be interesting to see how you do. Best of luck
Cheers mate. One week until the half now. Looking forward to giving it a good go.
It's interesting to see what information it's extrapolated from the wider web. A lot of it seems like pretty solid, current info but it does seems to have clung onto a couple of things that are definitely out of date and not researched backed. Granted these particular things are still very commonly used in the wider running community.
Thanks, Jess. I must say I don't always keep up with the latest research myself so I wouldn't always recognise any outdated advice it gives me. To be fair I usually read what it says and just carry on as I was 😅 I'm totally blaming AI for my sore heel though 😂 Great way to avoid all responsibility, having a "coach"...
You can be forgiven 😜 My job relies on my keeping up to speed with this stuff so I don't have any excuses! 🤣
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😂 sent back from the future to run a sub 22 parkrun 💪🏃♂️😅
I think AI is perfectly fine as long you know what you're doing yourself . I.e give the correct information for it to give a plan
Yes, really good point. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as a new runner, and I just wouldn't know what to take at face value, what to ask, and what to ignore. You have to work in tandem with the bot, not just ask for a plan and blindly follow it. Thanks 👍
@@markg99 it would be interesting to see how it works the more vague you are. The only ones who will be negative towards ai are actual coaches themselves because ultimately it's gonna affect them and their pocket