W8R3 feeling so good about my run - I can do this.

[Mark1909]

So this morning I was up early to do w8r3. Having had a few days off I was really up for the challenge, feeling really good and all in all it really went well.

The outward 14 mins I was hitting a head wind and this was really new to me but I coped and I felt it didn’t hinder me.

Turning around to run the 14 mins back to the start I had now run further than ever before and when Laura said I have 5 mins left I was surprised I was ahead of my time. I think because I have had markers for the last two runs of where I was at, at certain times along the run.

With a minute to go I upped the pace a little and finished way past where I started. Got home and get this - I looked at my strava and it had only recorded 0.08 of a mile & 57 seconds ! Argh 😤 was it a problem having it in my pocket as I usually just carry my iPhone in my hand ? I’m off to get an arm strap from Argos now before work and see how I go with that - anyone else had this problem with strava ?

That said I was really chuffed with my run, gonna try some knee strengthening & IT band exercises Ive seen recommended in the group as Ive suffered with them in the past & looking forward to week 9 and qualifying - woop woop bring it on ! Have a fantastic weekend everybody 🖐

[Runip Graduate]

Congratulations on a great run 🙂.

I use Strava with my phone in a pocket on my leggings, and it's fine most of the time. Sometimes though it will have a glitch and either cut out or come up with ridiculous splits - mine tried telling me I was running at 5.29 pace this morning, and I would need rockets to go that fast!

Glad you enjoyed your run despite the tech problems. All the best for graduation!

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to Runip]

Thanks ever so much - feeling focused & good. Haha rockets 🚀 love it 👍

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You're doing great and sound as if your enjoying running which will really make a difference. I had always used Strava and I only ever had a problem with 1 run where half of it was missing. Let us know how you get on with the arm strap. Well done you 😊

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy, I certainly will do 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Great stuff.

The glitch with tracking isprobably more to do with your device than the app itself, but of course impeding GPS reception is bound to make a difference.

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Congratulations on a great run.

I had a few problems with Strava but mostly because I’m technologically challenged. Did you lock your phone? That was one of my issues. Happy running. You’re nearly done. 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️😊

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Not sure, tbh as it opens with thumb print or code. I thought it was locked. But I do need the arm holder so at least I can carry some water.... I was running out of hands ha !

[AliHC Graduate]

Well done! You're on the home straight and graduation week! 😊

Keep up the good work! X

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to AliHC]

12 hours later and my legs are feeling it haha final week then who knows ?!

I’m gonna smash it 😜 x