All for nothing (not really but you’ll understand) ...... 😩

[cheekychipmunks]

So this morning I didn’t have time for a long run as I had been asked to look after our grandson for a couple of hours. Didn’t need asking twice! 💙💙 Instead I plumped for a hilly 5k, and where better to do that than Ashton Court. I could simply run the PR route and take Flossie off the lead 🐕, killing two birds with one stone. Sorted. 😀

It felt great today. I felt strong. The hill was still hard work - heck it’s 2.5k of varying degrees of “up”, but my breathing was in control and my legs seemed happy enough to carry me up. At the turn I lengthened my stride just a little bit and it felt awesome. It felt so wonderful gliding back down, virtually effortlessly. (Still slower than some of the PR gazelles run UP, I hasten to add 🙄😅).

I glanced at my watch. What the? The battery had run out. I knew it was low, but I gambled and figured it only had to last for 5k. I guess not. 😠

Anyway, I completed my 5k, even managing a speedy sprint at the end. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

But I have zero record of it. No idea what time I ran, and I’m sure it was good - for me. No stats to analyse. Nothing. It’s like it never happened. 😩

Anyone else get that totally unjustifiable feeling of disappointment when tech fails? Hope it’s not just me!

You guys believe me don’t you? 🤞🤞🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Of course we believe you, and so frustrating when tech doesn’t record it, during C25K Michael abandoned us a couple of times and i felt bereft lol

Sounds like such a good run, enjoy the grand little

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh gosh yes, I remember feeling completely lost when MJ ditched me one run during C25K! We are so reliant on tech, whereas in fact we know we don’t really truly need it. 😅

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Grrrrr isn’t that typical Munks 😡 technology is brilliant.... when it works. It sounds a fab run though and you sound strong! The important thing is you know you did it and you know how it feels and your legs know they’ve done it too so all is right in your running world 🏃‍♀️🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

That’s what made it worse in a way IP, I was interested to see what time I’d done, it felt so awesome. 😩 Never mind, it was fantastic and I’m still mighty glad I did it. It’s lashing down now! 💦 💦

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I know! I snuck out this morning and it was actually dry and quite lovely, then when I got home the heavens opened! I think we need to be building an ark ☔️😮

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

I also heard on the radio that next summer’s going to be even hotter than this past one. 🥵 Our weather ..... 😩😩😩

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🙀🥵

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I believe you cheekychipmunks. We do get a bit dependent on the tech don’t we. After Christmas you’ll have even more faffing with Bluetoothing your new headphones too. Sounds a great run though. I’ve just had a tough Pilates class with one of Portsmouth’s fastest female runners. I told her I expect to be as fast as her at parkrun after that. Not a chance. 😂😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Dexy5]

I like the fighting talk!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

She’s a tough one, that Dexy5 ! 😅😅

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

She’s probably ended up making that woman train harder for fear if being beaten...

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

🤣🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

I don’t think so Couchpotato3. Her PB is 18:05.

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Dexy5]

So what can’t you do 18’00”? It’s only twice faster than me...

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh crumbs, yes of course! I’ll be tech’d up to the eyeballs! 😳

It is silly though isn’t it? It literally feels like I didn’t do it, not being able to see the “results”. Daft really. Still, I keep reminding myself it was an ace run and I’m so glad I went. The weather has taken a turn for the worse this afternoon. 💦💦💦💦💦

[Couchpotato2]

I know it doesn’t feel like it counts! I had that a few days ago too. Why is it so important for us to have it logged?

Well done on your amazing running!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Bonkers isn’t it CP2? I guess I miss being able to analyse all the stats, and it was made worse this morning as it just might have been an Ashton Court PB, or at least very close. Waaaaaa 😩😩😩😅

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You’ll just have to pull it out of the hat again on Saturday! I’ve missed 2 runs in total since i started and I’m still annoyed 😂 plus my first 10km race that was a little short and didn’t register as 10km 😤🤬

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Yes, let’s see if my legs will behave on the hill this Saturday. 🤞🏃‍♀️

I don’t care how fatigued I am at the end of a long run, but I always run a tad extra just to make sure it registers correctly. Imagine running a bit short on a 10 miler or a HM? 😳😳😳

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I think you do it once and never again!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Never. Again. 😅

[Gingernutter]

Oh yes I feel your pain! The other week I had my watch on charge and forgot to pick it up for Run Club...messes my spreadsheet up, yes I'm one of those, love to compare my times/distance for each run. However, if the run felt great, then the run was great and next time...

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Gingernutter]

You’re so right GN. I know it doesn’t matter two hoots, but my weekly/monthly stats will be messed up now, as well as never knowing whether today’s run was close to being an elusive Ashton Court PB. Oh well. 😩😅

But yes, the run did feel great and I get to do it all over again on Saturday as I’m doing PR there with a friend - I happen to know there’ll be someone‘s celebratory cake and I can’t miss that! 😅 🍰

[alisonx Graduate10]

Oh i feel your pain cheeky - my watch had not connected to GPS so i got no stats at all and did 10k! I felt like i was missing something, and like you felt as though the run did not happen because i could not see it.

But you had a great run and enjoyed it - and at the end of it all that is what matters

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to alisonx]

Ahhh 10k is even worse Alison. 😩😩😩

It’s crazy that we rely on tech so much. But we do. Still, lesson learned and I’ll never wing it with a low battery again! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

We get so used to coming in from a run and being able to look at the map, pace , distance etc. But in your case your battery ran out. A while ago I forgot to start the Garmin.

You know you did it and I bet your legs also know.

Don't forget to charge your watch for next time. 😊😊🎅🎅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I certainly know I did it Buddy, it’s a shame because it was such a good one. Oh well, I’ll be there again in a couple of days and my watch is on charge as we speak! 👍😀

Yes, I think forgetting to start it altogether might have been worse ..... bet you haven’t done that again! 😅

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

No I haven't. When I forgot to start it , it was a short run on the Friday before parkrun . So glad I started it at that parkrun it was my first ever sub30 🎅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Just imagine if you didn’t have that milestone on record! 😳😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Oh cheeky! First, of course we believe you. Your posts always have that unmistakeable ring of sincerity which banishes all doubt!

Second, it doesn't matter. Even if it were a PB, it wouldn't have lasted for long and the big plus is that you will remember that fabulous run with Flossie jogging along free as the wind for far longer, precisely because of your watch malfunction. In short, a blessing in (heavy) disguise!

I have made an early resolution to post less; couldn't let this one pass though 😊🐶

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Why thank you BC, and I do feel honoured that I’ve already made you break your NY resolution - although I suppose it’s not NY yet, so you’re ok! 😅

Yes, good effort at making my Garmin goof up into a blessing in disguise! It almost worked. 😅😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh well, nice try.🤷🏻‍♂️

I did my last long run with only two bars on my garmin and got away with it; you were just unlucky.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

So glad yours didn’t croak on a long run BC. At least mine was only 5k. I think I’d have cried if there’d been a malfunction after my 10 miler or HM (or even a 10k - heck, I was close after the 5k! 😅😭😅)

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I too would have cried if mine had stopped during a 10 miler or HM!

Haven’t run since 5k Sunday, too icy on the trails. Not sure what I will manage today. I think the trails will be ok now. This could either be a 5k or a 15k 🤷🏻‍♂️ see how it goes.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant effort of course we believe you, what an awesome run. Go 👍🙆‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you GTB! I certainly won’t be doing that again - never trust a waning Garmin battery! 😅

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'd be very unhappy so maybe I'll just go and plug mine in now. Better luck next time

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Better to be safe than sorry. Mine’s well and truly plugged in now too. 👍

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Oh yes. 🤔🙃 The world goes upside down, doesn’t it? Yesterday my Garmin turned itself off! No known reason, maybe a sleeve pushed the button? Anyway, I growled & turned it back on and it insisted the day was Sunday, not Wednesday. And it sent an irrational number of steps to the Connect App. And then it discarded Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday’s records all together! 😱 So it is no longer my favourite toy and was banished to the charger overnight even tho’ it said it was half charged. It is sheepish & correct today, and gave me an extra point on my VO2 Max for free, but still.... I feel your pain completely! Back to chocolate. 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

What a bad Garmin GS. It should indeed feel sheepish. Maybe it got wet or something? My HR does all sorts of weird things when it’s wet - the other day I did a hilly and muddy trail run, and apparently my average HR was 66! 🤣 Mine’s always on the low side, but still! 🤔😅

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Damn and blast Cheeky! You can add a manual activity, you know, and insert your own distance and time - what a temptation!😋

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Well clearly today was my first sub 30 then wasn’t it then JonathanP ?! 😅😅😅

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Of course it was!👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

🤥 😅

[Setters Graduate10]

I’m exactly the same when I forget to pick up my fitbit when going for a walk, no matter how often I tell myself I know I will have done my target steps without the proof I feel a failure.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Setters]

It’s physically seeing the proof isn’t it? No matter how much you try to persuade yourself it makes no difference - it does! 😩😅

[Setters Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Absolutely, just like if I sneek a bit of cheese and don’t log it on My Fitness Plan it’s fine as it obviously has no calories 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Setters]

Ahh yes that’s definitely the case Setters!! 😅😅

[Fitwannabe Graduate10]

That is so frustrating! If it's not on Strava and/or Garmin it didn't happen. Of course we believe you, a runner doesn't tell fibs!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fitwannabe]

I knew you guys would understand Fitwannabe! I’d still be looking at the stats this morning. I’m such a running geek and I’m still cross with myself. 😅

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

My friend says unless we have a photo we didn’t do it! But when you haven’t got a record of it it does feel like you didn’t do it. Mass as that is. Your body knows you did it. Well done on a lovely run. 🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

Thanks KR, yes that’s what’s making it harder - it was such a lovely run, even more reason to want to analyse it in more depth! Never mind, I’m going back to do PR there tomorrow, and my watch has been charging since I got back yesterday. Mustn’t forget to take it along! 😅

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Enjoy. 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Rowers Graduate10]

Totally! It's why I ditched map my run. I sometimes even get cross when I don't hear my lap pace every 5 mins! 🤣 I try to tell myself I don't care but it's not true!! Hope you can repeat your efforts and have a record next time 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Rowers]

Yep, you try to be nonchalant about such matters, but inside you’re 😭😩😭 Aren’t we hard on ourselves? 😅😅

Will try again tomorrow with watch on full charge. 💪👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I believe you. How annoying. I bet it was a world record. Glad it felt good. Happy grandson time 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Oh yes Baddie, it was surely a world record, worthy of bling and everything! 😅 It was such a lovely run. 👍

Grandson is amazingly cute. His smiles made up for my disappointment. 💙💙

[orangeguy Graduate10]

We get used to the tech, then miss it it when its not there. I recently went away for the weekend and forgot my Garmin, I felt totally lost running without it

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

Absolutely OG. I never thought I’d need a Garmin, funky headphones, a hydration vest ...... well how wrong can we be?! Without tech a run is just a pootle. With it, we’re champions! 😅😅

[DebJogsOn]

I Hate it when that happens. However brilliant the run, if it's not recorded I somehow feel cheated 🙄.

Ridiculous really but I completely feel your pain!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

I’m so glad you understand Deb! I’m still kicking myself now, over 24 hours later! 🤦‍♀️

[damienair Administrator]

Well done on your run. I feel your pain. I need to record too. But I have ran without my watch and phone before. It’s known as naked running 😀, and is nice to do sometimes. You ran 5K and Flossie can testify.

Have a lovely Christmas, you’ll be missing your mum I know, but I wish you and your family a lovely time together. Oisin says hi.

Damien

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thank you Damien, it was a lovely run and I’d have loved to have been able to analyse it in greater detail. Never mind, I’m doing PR at Ashton Court tomorrow morning so I can try to replicate it! 😀👍 I need to do a properly naked (tech wise!!!) run at some point and forget time and distance altogether, but that’ll be hard. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄 Hi Oisin, hope Santa is good to you! 😀🎅🎄🎁

Yes it’ll be sad without mum. We’re hoping she and dad are together. ❤️

Happy 2020 to you. 🎉

[Coddfish Graduate10]

You will just need to go set a PB at Ashton Court parkrun now....

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

I’d love to think I could Coddfish - except it’s never easy at Ashton Court! I’ll try though. 😀 Plus it would only be an Ashton Court PB - Not a chance I could beat my best overall 5k time with that hill in the equation! 🥵

[Run46 Graduate10]

Lol, can totally get where you're coming from! We know you did it...you're an addict like us 🏃‍♀️😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Very true Run46! I can’t help myself. 😅

[Sybilw Graduate10]

You were robbed!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

I was wasn’t I? 😅😅😅