Strava

[JogDog]

Now logging my runs in strava. Not sure why. Maybe it gives me motivation in the long term as I can see how I've done on my usual routes.... or maybe I'm becoming addicted after just a week. Anyone else...?

[Hidden]

I used map my run, but principle was the same. Having read all the excellent advice on here, I used it really to see what distance I was covering, as I knew that would improve as I did more running. I tried not to look at times and the dreaded splits though, as I felt that may make me run too fast too early.

But it was a good motivation for me and I understand your view. We all eventually find our own running recipe, glad you have found your first ingredient so soon!

Happy running

[JogDog in reply to Hidden]

That's great advice - thanks!

[lyndamorag Graduate]

I love strava, love checking out all the stats, not just mine but my son who lives 80miles away , others from my parkrun and friends who have strava. I ask people to go on strava so I can follow them. Love the trophys they give you incentive , The pacing and the heart rate help too. Can spend all afternoon after my parkrun just checking out everyones training and race stats.

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Yep love strava. By being able to analyse my runs I found that I go out too fast in the first mile and lag in the third - causing me to loose time. My best runs were more even paced. I used strava then to help monitor and make my pace more even - the result being better overall times.

It's not just about going out as fast as possible, but understanding pacing throughout the whole run. When to push and when to relax.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There are quite a few Strava users here who have access to on another's stats, which might be inspirational, if they invited you on board.

[MuddyJane]

I love Strava, I've used it since my first week. I love seeing my progress in numbers so it really spurs me on. I have some family who have no started their C25K journey and sharing the Kudos is great! 👌

[Runningraspberrydiva Graduate]

I'm a strava girl too, I agree with the distance, times & the trophies 🏆. It gives me an incentive to try & beat my own time when I do the same routes and sections.