W9R1 Off-roading & comparing Strava to Runkeeper

[BaddieThePirate]

I nearly didn't go. It's so hot and I was tempted to stuff my face with ice-cream. However I didn't want to end up changing my mind and not being able to run because I was full of ice-cream.

I didn't know where to run but didn't want to do previous routes as the idea was boring. So I set off and went all over. I went to nice places I've discovered before and carried on along footpaths i didn't know were there. I came out MILES away and decided to run back along the road. Then I found another footpath...

I've had such fun! And learnt much more about the local area. It was a much hillier route than I'm used to.

I also trialled Runkeeper alongside Strava. I liked being given 5mins markers by Runkeeper, along with pace and distance. According to Strava I did ran for 17mins and covered 1.9km. According to Laura I walked and ran for a total of 40 mins. According to Runkeeper I walked/ran for 42 mins and covered 3.9 miles. I prefer Runkeeper, it's much more accurate, but I miss the map that Strava gives.

Feeling really excited about the off-reading and wondering what I might find next time. Hoping to do a park run on Sat and seeing if I can improve on 42 mins to complete the 5km.

Now stuffing my face with veg and protein. Result!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Off-reading? Damn that predictive text!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Cool stuff. 2 to go and killing it. Good luck smashing 42

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Sounds like a great run! Well done, the podium is in sight! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Great! My Runkeeper makes a map?? 😎

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Looking for map I've found the Drill Instructor so have turned that on. I can set who can see the map, but I can't find it. Is it supposed to see the route once you've done it?

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

It just comes up when you look at the list of all your activities?

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Found it! I have to do 2 clicks to get to it, but it is there. Will use Runkeeper from now on 🙂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Ang33333 was it you who said Drill Sargent makes you laugh out loud? I put Runkeeper on for Park Run and laughed out loud. I then had to explain myself to the lady next to me 😁!!

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Ha ha ! Yes!! You should also try the my conscience one!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Excellent! 👏😁 was waiting to see if you went for ice cream in the end! 🤣 well done you. Having had to cycle off-road uphill full of ice cream previously myself I can tell you you made the right choice 🤣🤣🤣

I'm surprised Strava was so far out. Exploring locally is such fun and opens up a whole new world. We have loads of vineyards, horsey gallop places, farms and hills nearby so plenty to explore 👍😁