Lovely morning but Sanjeev abandoned me!

[Pnegirl]

Best thing about this run (w7r2) was the view to be honest so I thought I'd share a snapshot of it. I completed it, which was the main thing, but the app cut out on me. I fortunately managed to guess that it was around the halfway point so no excessive extension to the run luckily. It was a bigger distraction than I thought though as I was wondering for the remainder whether I'd gone over or not. Turns out I was only 30 seconds over which was kinda disappointing as I thought it felt like at least 3 minutes extra haha! Think I'll adjust my screen sleep settings for next time...

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Well done for carrying on! It’s odd how lack of technology can somehow spur you on to run further! ✨

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Yes, it is isn't it. Didn't think I relied on it as much as I did. How wrong I was haha

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Oh gorgeous photo!😄

Bloomin’ technology! - Very well done keeping going & good time estimate! A watch as back up is handy. 😄

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Yep, lesson definitely learnt. I usually check which minute I start on but how typical the one time I forgot, I really needed to know haha! Glad you liked the photo 🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done with your run !

Is so frustrating when you get tech fail but at least you continued and finished it .

Well done 😁👍

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, I dread to think what face I was pulling trying to run, get the app back on and watch out for dips in the grass at the same time haha. Coordination isn't my strongest point 😂

[nowster Graduate]

Computers! My watch rebooted itself just after 7pm last night, losing all the steps and floors counts since 4pm. What's annoying is that it's telling me off for not reaching either target, and it's the watch's fault not mine!

Well done on the (slightly extended) run. 👍

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks Nowster! Oh how annoying! Well doubly so getting told off by the tech when it's lost the data lol. Classic computer says no moment

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

Good for you 👌 looks like a beautiful morning for your run .

I lost Jo so many times that I gave up on her , but I do miss her 😢

I did this one today as I took two rest days due to my little foray at the running club . Don’t want to mess with the programme .

The club was nice and friendly but I like it here 😃

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

I'm glad you managed to try out the group. Do you think you'll do a bit of both now, c25k independently and the running group? Might mix things up a bit.

It's funny, the app coaches don't say that much but they obviously planned out when they should chip in well. Well done on completing your run today 😁

[RacingintheStreet Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

Running group maybe good to join once a week but although they are at wk5 ( sincevrestating) this group started way back in January and were possibly at wk 8 ‘ish when lockdown hit.

So really they’ve been at it awhile And have built stamina ( I thought having just finished wk6 the gap was less) . I found they went at quite a pace although I tucked in at the rear with some nice more at my speed 👌. Not sure if anyone uses the app or podcasts 🤷🏼‍♀️ But they are following same run programme .

My main goal is to continue this C25K and focus on getting to wk9 and not to mess about.

I think I’ll be at wk8 R1 next time I go and they will be at Wk6 , which no way am I repeating 😢.

However as they are really repeating whole thing due to lockdown I think the stronger runners are skipping Some and will get to the 25 min runs next.

So I could just continue for another 3 mins 🤷🏼‍♀️

I think a friendly club would be nice once I’m a bit more established and can do the 30 min runs , I’m sure it would help you improve .

Good luck with last run of wk7 and the phone 👌😂

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Yes you too! I keep telling myself there's not much longer now 🙂.

I think you do right to concentrate on your own programme and dip into the running group as and when you want. It sounds like they're a friendly bunch so at least you've always got that as an option.

[Run_Matty_Run Graduate]

I’m starting to wonder if it’s a deliberate glitch in the later weeks to see how much you want it! Sneaky! 😆

Great work to refocus and complete your run. The end is in sight. Keep pushing.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Run_Matty_Run]

I've never had problems with the app on Android on a Pixel 3a (apart from an incoming call pausing it).

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to nowster]

I think it happens when my screen times out so I've adjusted it now. Hopefully it won't happen again halfway through 🙂

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Run_Matty_Run]

Yes, it's so so close. I'll just keep it steady and hopefully I'll keep on progressing.

The app has only failed on me once before and I think that was the fourth week. There's a massive difference between guessing how much of 5 minutes is left compared to 25 haha. I know you had this problem the other week (it's a C25k conspiracy! 😂)

[Run_Matty_Run Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

I had the same problem on Thursday. I ran for 33 mins instead of 28. 🤦🏻‍♂️ That said, I did 33 mins again today as I’d already done it. Every cloud and all that. 😆

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Run_Matty_Run]

That's brilliant! Well done you! You're super close to the shiny graduate badge 🤩

[Ian5K Graduate]

I use Sanjeev and it’s happened on three different runs but always at the end.

I thought it’s to wean us off coaching before W9. 😁

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Ian5K]

That's a good way to think about it. I didn't even think I relied on it but I clearly do. Sanjeev has such a laid-back, calming voice I think i'll miss it when I finish lol

[limberlou Graduate]

Try the Podcast instead and download it before you leave the house. I kept getting the app cutting out on me at first so used the podcasts instead.

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to limberlou]

That's a really good idea, thanks Limberlou! Hadn't even considered that 👍

[Dodgylungs Graduate]

Well done for keeping going. Same thing happened to me in Week 6 and it’s easy to get disheartened by it. Awesome that you got the timing spot on!

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Dodgylungs]

It was fortunately a very good guess so I'm happy I didn't overdo it or undercut it either 🙂. It was pretty distracting for the rest of the run though

[Dodgylungs Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

Yes very tricky when the app stops like that!

[MarybellM]

Sanjeev’s my man too! He told me I’d lost weight today.... he’s lovely 😊

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to MarybellM]

Definitely! 🙂