Route Planing

[CrazyDogLady19]

Hello

Please can you help? I graduated last week short by around 400m on the 5k. I’ve decided to run 5k and not focus on the time that way I’ll be able to improve. I ran for around 37 mins sure I’d got the 5k in but was actually around 100m short on my app. Can anyone recommend a simple to use route planner so I can be sure I’ve got that 5k in?

Thank you

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[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I tend to run laps and use a tracker to tell me when 5k is done. I workout the laps on an app called footpath, and I try to create a loop that is over half the distance to reduce the boredom that can set in on short laps. Then I set my tracker for a 5k run and run until it tells me I’m done, or use the 5k guided run that my tracker offers if I’m in the mood to be coached.

[CrazyDogLady19 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you, that’s great I’ll have a look 😊

[molly1973 Graduate]

You could try Mapometer: you can search for runs that other users have uploaded in a specific area and either follow them or use for ideas. You can also record your own runs (it works alongside Fitbit in my experience) and then save them. I find it useful to create a bit of a library of runs at different distances and from different start points (for example I explored a new area while my son was at rugby training so I recorded it for future reference). I like exploring new places: I also use google maps to check a route in advance. I still got rather lost yesterday!!

[molly1973 Graduate in reply to molly1973]

I’ve just posted a screenshot separately. I like the app overall: it can be a bit clunky from time to time, depending on 4G. I hope you find something that works for you 👍

[CrazyDogLady19 Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thank you so much for this, run over 5k for the first time this morning..total running time 44mins, it’s so crazy to think 9 weeks ago 4 mins felt like a massive struggle 🙀 thanks again x

[molly1973 Graduate in reply to CrazyDogLady19]

I’ve just seen your post: well done 👍