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Good morning lovely runners.

So today I awoke bright and early full of glee, as today was the day I had planned to try the 6k run of week 2 of ju-ju’s 10k plan. I set out nice and slow, taking it easy waiting for the toxic 10 to pass...it felt good.

However, I first smelled a rat when at the first km announcement on MMR said my pace was 5.3 mins per km. What?! No way! I am running soooo slowly, much slower than my usual 5k pace. This continued, even when I consciously slowed some more. According to the silly app I did 6k in 33 mins. Except, erm, I really didn’t. Bah! Judging by the time it was more like 5k.

So, with Strava now downloaded, I shall try again for 6k on Saturday!

Anyone else have this issue with MapMyRun?

Sadie-runs xxx

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linda9389Graduate10

That's the second post I've read this morning about mmr fails. I haven't had problems with it but I haven't used it in a while because I'm still stuck on the treadmill. I did end up short on my 4k yesterday though. I will call it a technology fail - trying to calculate time required for a slightly faster pace while I was doing my warm up walk - converting from mph to mins per km then time - but more likely it was a brain/eyesight fail 🤣🤣🤣

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to linda9389

Oh that’s interesting...wonder why this is happening? Makes me wonder how accurate any of my stats are now! I wouldn’t care as much, but when you are trying to reach targets it’s so annoying! x

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TedGGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Morning Sadie, sorry to hear of your MMR failure, so frustrating 🙁

You still got out there, they all count 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Now you’re using Strava, you can join the C25Kers club, just introduce yourself and use your C25K avatar so we can recognise you 🤗

Because of the problems with running apps dropping out, I invested in a Garmin Forerunner 225 sports watch, bought mine second hand on flea bay.

Data is then automatically transferred to Strava via the Garmin Connect app. 😊

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to TedG

Thanks Ted! I am feeling slightly less annoyed about it now, I still had a lovely run, which I think was about 5k. I had two runs left this week - a 5k and a 6k - so no bother, I will do the 6k on Saturday (using Strava!) x

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TedGGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Hi Sadie, that should’ve read ‘NHS C25Kers’ club on Strava, that’s if you’re interested in joining?

Lots of us on it 😊

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to TedG

Just joined! 😁

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Hi Sadie, I think I have found you on Strava if that is OK?

My gps wasn't very reliable on my phone so I took Ted's advice and got a bargain Garmin on ebay...

Good luck with that 6k run! 😊xxx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Hi Jan! Yes, you found me! I am following you too now. And thank you. I am really looking forward to trying out the longer distances. 😁 xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

I found you too!! 😉

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das_vikas in reply to TedG

Hi TedG,

I’m on Strava and would like to join the C25K club but can’t figure out which one is it. There are just so many with the C25K in the name

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TedGGraduate10 in reply to das_vikas

Hi, it’s the ‘NHS C25Kers’ club, missed the NHS bit out 🙄.....I’ll keep a eye out for you 😊

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das_vikas in reply to TedG

Thank you! I found it and joined

Morning Sadie, oh dear! What's even funnier is that this forum thinks you're talking about MMR vaccines lol!

I haven't tried Map My Run yet, I've always used an app called Pacer, which seems pretty good. Well done for doing 6k in 33 minutes though :P

On the plus side, at least it provides a distraction whilst running, which I know I often find helpful.

Have a good day!

Neil xxx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to

Lol, I hadn’t thought of that! I honestly thought I was going loco -

Map My Run: “pace 5.2km”

Me: “Noooooo! Surely not?!” <slows down more, almost walking>

Some time later...

Map My Run: “pace 4.9km”

Me: Whaaaaaaaat?! Aaaagh! <slows down, almost going backwards>

As the kids say, FML!

Sadie xxx

in reply to Sadie-runs

I reckon you’re just being modest, and you’re actually tipped for the next olympics!

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to

Ha! Fat chance! I can be speedy when I put my mind to it (I had to sprint like Usain Bolt this morning to make the traffic lights!), but I was genuinely tortoise-paced today. :-)

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Morning! I have both but only used mmr a couple of times but it’s always different to Strava! I’m sticking to Strava as seems most accurate. MMR does have a bit of bad press for accuracy.

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Right, Strava it is now! x

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FishypiefaceGraduate10

Yes! MMR and Strava have both caused me considerable aggro.... so that I eventually bought myself a ‘cheap’ Garmin.... and then got stuck on the IC 🙄😂. A lot of people are fine with Strava so hopefully you will be too 😀. It’s very annoying when you have a plan to stick to isn’t it? But once I’d done 10k I wasn’t really bothered with the Garmin anymore! Nowt as queer as folk eh? Good luck in getting your 6k sorted xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Fishypieface

Hi my lovely FPF! I had a nice run, but I was really looking forward to testing my legs out on a 6k. Pfffft! How are you doing? xx

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FishypiefaceGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Not bad thanks :) Hip's still a bit dodgy, I will try a slow run tomorrow or Saturday to see how the land lies! Am missing all this summer running!! xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Fishypieface

Oh, flipping hip. I had a sore hip on and off during C25K, and it is very annoying. Once the pain even shot down from my hip to my thigh eeeep! Have not had it since. Done a lot of core strengthening since and have sneaky suspicion that a lot of my lower body aches and pains were linked to that. Do you do the figure of four stretch regularly? It’s a life saver! A slow run to test things out is a very good idea; I hope it goes well. And you know, summer running ain’t all that, FPF...the heat is bloody draining! Take care. xxx

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Sometimes they do play up.... is it on your watch? I find the phone apps less reliable... But well done more importantly.....another run bites the dust... boom

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to ju-ju-

It is on my iPhone. I don't have a sports watch (yet!) And thanks, yes, I got out and had a lovely run and that's what counts, eh?! x

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TedGGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Here you go Sadie, all you need 🤗

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Grrrrrrrr...how annoying?!! I don’t use MMR I always use strava...sounds like you were all psyched up to do it too?! You’ll be better with Strava xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Mummycav

Yeah, I was so ready for it! Strava is all downloaded and ready for 6k attempt no.2 now! The good news is, when I finished this morning I reckon I did have another 1k in me, so not worrying about it! xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Sounds promising..I’ll look forward to reading all about it..💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

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Razouski

I use MapMyRun, and it's only played up a couple of times. The other day I had a problem with it, but I think it was a PICNIC kind of problem. That's a term IT technicians use when someone has IT issues - Problem In Chair Not In Computer. 😂😂😂 While I wasn't sitting in a chair at my desk or using a computer, it was down to me. I forgot to switch the screen off when I put my phone in my run belt, and inadvertently hit pause. further on in my run, I went to look at my phone and hit resume. Then of course MMR calculated my pace on the distance it now registered, with some of the distance covered in no time, because it assumed no time had passed while it was paused (if you get what I mean). I ended up with a really fast time, for a couple of km, and it just made me smile as I would have had to be the bionic woman to run that fast. 😂😂😂

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Razouski

PICNIC? Not heard that before, very funny! 😂 There was a tiny part of me that thought I had somehow miraculously got super-fit without realising it...but that didn’t last long! Ah well. xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Razouski

😂😂

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NwrkpakGraduate10

I think it’s best to double up if you can as stupidly it is really gutting if your run doesn’t record properly. We ve still done the run, had the exercise , done the hard work but it doesn’t seem to count if it not recorded!!! My Fitbit is currently refusing to update and link with Strava. I got my ass out of bed at 530 this morning and ran 6.5km it had better bloody record it . Not used Runkeeper but have used Strava and mapmyrun.

Good luck with sorting out the right app .😊

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to Nwrkpak

Thanks. I have high hopes for Strava! Hope you enjoyed your run - early runs are LOVELY. 😁👏

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mrrunGraduate10

Yeah, the machines are dying. My Endomondo informed me yesterday that l covered 840 metres in 46 minutes of running, not walking on my arms while reciting Milton, running. Meh. Thankfully, l know how long my routes are by now and given that the Olympic team dropped me, the pressure’s off.

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to mrrun

Are they turning against us, mrrun?! Eeeeep. I wouldn’t care, but am a purist when following a programme, so want to be sure of the kms I am putting in. Hope all is well with you, post HM.

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mrrunGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

I’m mid program to another HM, getting my gait re-checked this morning after a year and replacing my battered shoes. Full blown middle aged crisis, at least channelled in the right direction. I refuse to dye my hair, grow ponytail and buy a motorcycle.

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to mrrun

Good man. (With refusing to go down the ponytail/motorcycle/bad hair dye route). And new shoes hoorah! I have been eyeing OnCloud shoes, but in two minds. They look so light and speedy. And pretty. And spendy. Sigh. Glad to hear you are on the HM trail again, enjoy.

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