Question 1

Can I track a running workout without a GPS watch?

Accepted Answer

✅ Yes, with the Campus app, no need for a GPS watch to track your running workout.
The running activity tracker allows you to:
Track the distance covered in real-time

Know your instantaneous pace

Receive vocal or vibration alerts with each pace or phase change

Precisely visualize your effort and recovery intervals

Track specific indicators such as terrain type or pace variations (e.g., trail)

📱 All you need is your smartphone in your pocket to benefit from complete and precise tracking, without a GPS watch.

Question 2

If I haven't run recently, is it necessary to go through this plan before starting a preparation?

Accepted Answer

It is highly recommended by the Campus coaches, who have seen too many runners get injured upon resuming. 4 weeks is short, you can immediately follow up with another plan!

Question 3

Is this plan suitable if my break lasted several months?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your fitness level and running experience. For breaks of a few weeks or months, yes it is completely suitable. If your break lasted a year, for example, your body is completely unaccustomed. In this case, you can consider taking the beginner running plan.

Question 4

How many workouts per week?

Accepted Answer

On Campus, it’s your choice!
👉🏻 We guide you with the best recommendation to help you progress, but the freedom is in your hands. From 3 to 7 workouts per week, you can adjust according to your habits or your preferences.
👉🏻 Your training plan is flexible, realistic, and effective, so you can train sustainably and enjoyably.

Question 5

Do we really lose our fitness after 2 weeks without running?

Accepted Answer

Luckily, no. A slight drop in fitness begins after 10-14 days of complete inactivity, but it is quickly reversible: you regain your running level in 2 to 3 times less time than it took you to build it. Of course, the longer your break, the greater the loss will be, and it can be complete after several months without physical activity.

Question 6

What is the difference between getting back into running after an injury and after a break?

Accepted Answer

After a voluntary break (vacation, winter, life pause), your body is healthy despite relative detraining (the gradual loss of your fitness): you can resume whenever you decide, provided you take it gradually and adapt your paces at the beginning. After an injury, you need to make sure healing is complete before starting again. A return-to-sport plan is often necessary, and discomfort or minor imbalances may remain at the beginning of a return to running. You need to be more cautious, more gradual, and completely rethink your paces at the start.

Question 7

How can you avoid discouragement when getting back into running after a long break?

Accepted Answer

Set yourself an achievable intermediate goal (running 20 minutes without stopping, finishing a 5K) rather than comparing yourself to your previous level. The pleasure of running usually comes back faster than fitness.

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Base endurance

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