First true 5k run today😊

[GeorginaJB]

Having graduated from C25k a couple of weeks ago I did my first 'proper 5 k this morning. To date I've included the warm up and cool down walks in the distance but now I've downloaded the 'map my run' app. So I now know that it takes me 41 minutes and 12 seconds to run 5.05 km😊.I am actually starting to enjoy running!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant! Well run!

Have you found the delay feature where you can delay the start 5 mins?

[RuthMargaret Graduate]

That's brilliant! I'm looking to build on my distance too. I'm doing approximately 5k including the walks, so I'm going to give it a week or two and start the 10% increase. Would you recommend map my run? I've been trying to use Strava but it's been hit and miss with the gps - I have an old phone and we're in a very poor signal area!

[GeorginaJB Graduate in reply to RuthMargaret]

Map my run seems to work for me - I got frustrated with my iPhone health app which gave me different distances when I knew I 'd run the same route - zI' m building up to a par run in a couple of weeks time.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to RuthMargaret]

RuthMargaret, the likelihood is that it is your phone and maybe the reception area rather than the app that is at fault.

Do you live in the middle of a forest?

[RuthMargaret Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

No, but we are in a notorious area for bad reception. I am in the process of setting up a new phone. Hopefully that will help!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to RuthMargaret]

GPS works from satellites, not on your data signal, so unless something, like trees or tall buildings, is blocking the satellite signal, you should get an accurate fix.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

That is fantastic, huge well done on this achievement 😎

[Wizziewood]

Well done you!

For me I felt achieving 5k consolidated my C25k graduation so you really really are a runner now!

Happy running!

[T1gger Graduate]

Well done, it feels great when you hit 5k that first time, doesn't it? I use that app too, works well, add the 5 minutes delay as jacs-w says.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well that's another milestone (kilometrestone?) achieved.

Well done.

[Maztink]

Hurrah!!!! 😀👍👣Bask in the glory!!

[chrissy7367 Graduate]

Congratulations and we'll done.

I too have recently graduated and did my first 5k yesterday. This girl can!