W5R1 today

[Wenderwoo]

Hi everybody,

Well, my shoes have had their first outing and I like them. I’m glad I went a size up from normal, even if they look like boats!

I decided not to have music today as I the ad’s on Spotify drive me nuts, and the one time I used Amazon I couldn’t hear Laura (?) and didn’t want to risk missing any instructions. When it’s silent I can’t help random counting which means nothing but is a distraction.

It was hard going until about half way through the second 5, then something seems to happen with my arms - it’s difficult to explain - they seem to get into a rhythm with my feet which seems to help 🤔. Anyway, after the second 5 was done I then get the mindset that no way am I giving up now. When Laura said there was only 60 secs to go I decided to speed up.....Yay, done!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

For some reason Strava keeps saving my runs with the wrong date. The one above is today’s run, I’ve just double checked, and I also have one from Friday dated the same, 1st Nov.......does anybody else have this problem? It’s happened to me before.....

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I've never had that, double check that all your recording devices are definitely set to the right date (watch etc)

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

You can edit it to correct the date but it has to be picking that date up from somewhere...

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I use Strava haven’t had any problems yet fingers crossed 🤞

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Ooo, new shoes sound perfect Wenderwoo ? And that looks like my kind of path, I'd love to run in there!!! Its all about the rhythm as you have discovered today!! I'm afraid I have now subscribed to spotify because the ads sent me bonkers and I have a garmin that holds music now so its handy...plus having 3 kids that love their music!! I havent had the problems with Strava, I'd be tempted to get in touch with them if you're having issues x

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks! Re Strava I only use the free version.....maybe that’s why it’s glitching. I might try map my run instead.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I only use the free version too...strange x

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

I know, it’s a pain in the proverbial!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

I can’t justify the cost just for running, but if you and all your family use it then it’s probably good value.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you enjoyed your first run in your new shoes and yes I don't like the adverts on Spotify either but I'm not paying £9.99 a month to stop it. Well done you 😊

[pete1212 Graduate]

Well done wenderwoo 👍

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

I know what you mean about boats 🤣 I used to be proud of my diddy little feet... don't look so small anymore, shoes keep getting bigger and bigger! 🤣🤣🤣

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Oh I don't use any streaming services, my Garmin did store music so I just played my own (its broken right now so would have to play music stored on my phone)

[Alast]

Well done Wenderwoo, your new shoes must be properly run-in by now. Looking at the picture of where you run if I had scenery like that to hand I might be tempted not to run in the dark! I'm a Map My Run user occasionally and have not had any problems with it up to now so it might be worth a try. Regarding the 'distraction music', I'm currently not using any as I'm relying on my metronome app to control my pace but am thinking I may need something once my runs last a bit longer. I'm too much of a skinflint to stream anything (I don't have a big data allowance on my 'phone) and certainly wouldn't be paying £10 per month for the same reason. It'll have to be podcasts or Radio 4 for me I think! Well done for finding your rhythm too, it looks like you're really getting into this running thing.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Alast]

I wouldn’t pay for any music app, or any other app for that matter, as I’ve only used music for running, and only been running for 4 weeks! I certainly wouldn't pay 10 quid a month! We have amazon prime, and you can get free music with that, hence why I tried their app before. I think I might try to find an interesting podcast, or Radio 4 is an idea too - as long as they’re not talking about the B word!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Fab, well done! I use Strava, the free version, and it’s always worked fine. I’m thinking it might be a setting on your watch/phone? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I’ve checked my phone, and my watch, and the Dante’s correct. It’s happened twice since I started using it, and the wrong ones logged with the date of the previous run in both cases. No idea, but not worth getting brain ache about it.....

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

No, you’re right! I’d probably delete the app and reinstall personally. But as you say, no need for brain ache!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Good idea, thanks!

[Enxo Graduate]

Awesome! Well done! You're several steps ahead of me so you're my inspiration!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Enxo]

Thanks, but I’m sure I may have to do some repeats as the weeks go on 😁

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Sounds like a great run and your route map looks like ideal location. Well done

[Debston Graduate]

Hoorah for new shoes and well done you on finding your rhythm. I was reading a book about running recently and the author said to try and imagine your arms moving like pistons to power your legs moving. I thought that was interesting cos I had never really thought much about my arms being important for running before!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Debston]

100%... sometimes if I'm tired I imagine I'm like a train and use my arms almost as if the elbows are fixed to the top of my thighs and move my forearms forward in tandem with my legs, just like a train 👍🏻🤣

Yes I'm crazy 🤪 but it works, next thing I know, I forget I'm tired and power on through.....

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Choo choo 🚂 I will be thinking of this on my next run, with a smile on my face 😁

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Between my choo-choos, my aeroplanes in fields and my driving around at work in a big truck going "wheeee" maybe I should be tested!? 🤔🤪🤣

[Debston Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

😂

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Stop it! My husband keeps looking at me gone out when I keep laughing 😂

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thing is... I'm not even kidding... I think my colleagues are kinda used to it by now (or they just know I'm a bit odd). I've been spotted more than once up by Chanctonbury Ring doing aeroplanes or jump twists in the lovely grassy slopes or up on Sullington Hill... plus of course my singing away to my music on the trail, sometimes I'll stop and belt out a big chorus only to see a head further up the trail pop round a hedge to see what the racket is!! If I can't see them I just kinda hope no one is there! 🤣🤣🤣 sssssh... he's looking! 🤣👍🏻

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I love all of that.....it’s how everybody should be, instead of worried what people think of them. The amount of times I’ve very nearly burst into song whilst running to music, and then held back......well maybe I won’t hold back anymore! Keep on being you hun 😁😜

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I do usually apologise for the serenade as I pass them, some say they liked it but I'm sure they're being kind 🤣

Never hold back, life is to short to bottle it up 👍🏻😁

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Debston]

Yes, I can totally get that......it’s a good way of describing it.

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Fantastic Wenderwoo! Looks like a really nice place to run too. You’re doing brilliantly! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😁❤️

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Well done Wenderwoo! What a beautiful run, and how good does it feel to run in lovely new shoes! 👍 good runnings👟👟😁