PG W2R1

[Crittermad]

Continuing to consolidate. Managed to get to 5k tonight; the temperature had dipped a little so thought I’d better take the opportunity to have a go. It took me 48mins but I got there. Slightly slowed by all the road crossings needed as I couldn’t face going round and round and round and round the park.

I have been just replaying the w9 runs in the app but I think I’d prefer a distance rather than time queue so I may have a play with the Strava app I downloaded- see if that works better.

[Saartjie Graduate]

Well done you...great achievement! I also keep thinking about the park and then not doing it for the same reason! Would take me 7 laps!

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

Thanks - it’s amazing the tricks your mind plays

[Ouching Graduate]

Whoop whoop

5km and going strong 👍👍

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Ouching]

It was ok thanks- my calves were a bit stiff for the first km or so (been sat at a desk all day and the first km is uphill) but other than that it was ok, breathing ok, head ok!! (No gremlins or monkey) but legs getting tired at the end as you’d expect 💪😂

[Dralimc Graduate]

I’ve gone for the opposite, keeping to 30 mins, but trying to push time. Well done on 5k! I was trying to push to 4K tonight, but Strava autopaused and so did I! Keep running! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

That’s my next approach! I wanted to see that I could get to 5k so I have a benchmark- psychologically it’s a hurdle but my pace was actually very similar to shorter runs. Just need chip away at it now

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Can’t even imagine running 5k yet. Like you say, a lot of it’s down to Psychology. And I am a psychologist so I should be good at this!

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

😂

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Have a look at Runkeeper. It will give you distance updates at intervals you choose!

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Ok thanks! I think if I had 1k, 2k 3k etc it would be a better motivator at the moment - Sarah says cheerio and I know I still have 10 - 15 mins 😢

[mountaindreamer Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

I use Runkeeper, and have it set at both 5min and 0.5km intervals at the moment - so you get both time and distance prompts regularly. Well done on getting another run done. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️😊

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks - I’ll take a look 👀

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to mountaindreamer]

I have the same. Every half km. Had the drill instructor tonight!

[KazH01 Graduate]

At same point as you PG and tonight switched to Strava but didn’t switch settings so took off doing miles instead of Km! Figured when I got to 3miles that was equivalent so decided to cool down but was thrilled with 51 min time. Only when I converted to Km was disappointed to note it’s under 5K at 4.8 😩 could have gone on had I known cos I really wanted to crack the 5K distance for first time. Thanks for tip on Runkeeper - might give that a go on Wed

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to KazH01]

Noooo! I haven’t got a clue how many miles in 5k - I’d have done the same. There’s always next time! ... 🙄

[KazH01 Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Looks like it must be 3.2 miles give or take

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done! I switched to 4k and 5k runs to get used to running to distances for now real reason other than I could.

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

I’m such a slowcoach it was the only way to get it done - no way I’ll do it in anywhere near 30mins any time soon

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Same.

[KazH01 Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

You are closer to 30mins than me lol

[KazH01 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

That’s a good idea Jay66UK I hadn’t thought about alternating between 4& 5 but makes perfect sense

[Ang62 Graduate]

That’s a great time 👍 well done. That is very similar to my pace 😊 nice and steady...

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to Ang62]

Thank you

[David_G]

Great work! You’ve achieved 5K which is a great achievement 😀😀👏👏

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to David_G]

Thank you!

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

Congrats Critter! I’ve just started with Strava too. If you decide to stick with it then you activate the voice cues by first starting a run (you don’t have to save it) then go into settings and find the relevant bit. I did my first run in miles too!

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to _SimonT_]

Thanks - can I use it alongside the Fitbit? I know you can sync - Fitbit has cues but not via headphones only in the phone

[_SimonT_ Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Sorry - haven’t got a Fitbit. Was tempted by the amazon prime sale but really need to save cash for upcoming hols.

[mayaena Graduate]

I built my own 5K (which I've yet to complete) off-road route on Strava as post-graduate challenge. It's psychologically very handy and you could build whatever challenge suited you - just use the create a route (or something like that) function in My Routes - I would recommend visiting/walking areas you've never been to first, though. Good luck!

[Crittermad Graduate in reply to mayaena]

It that with the premium version or just the free app?

[mayaena Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Sorry this has taken so long. I use the free app but I edit the route on the website.

[KazH01 Graduate in reply to mayaena]

Sounds good - I will give that a go on Wed

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Well done for getting the 5k Crittermad! That’s brilliant!! I know what you mean about round and round the park. Gosh you know you’ve come a long way too when you think that’s a bit boring!! Fantastic! 😁😁❤️