Consolidation #1

[IceFae]

After graduating from C25K on Friday I made a point to get a consolidation run under my belt today.

In place of Laura I tried using Strava to alert me for every 1/2 mile, which was different as it told me my pace also and actually encouraged me to go a little bit faster in my middle section where I often pull back. End result (admittedly not by much) I ran my furthest, longest and average fastest time ever!

31.26 min, 2.83 miles, 11.06/mile

Still not reached that elusive 5 Km but feeling pleased 😀

[EShaw]

Just graduated today and was wondering whether another app was available for encouragement.... would you recommend strava?

[IceFae Graduate in reply to EShaw]

If you have a competitive (with yourself) nature it is good. Knowing every 1/2 mile your average speed over that half mile is very motivational (I found). I was worried I would miss the five minute warning from Laura, but actually as I usually run ~ 2.5 miles in half an hour, every half mile is about every 6 minutes - so it’s not that different.

And it’s free 😃

It just lacks the motivational pep talks and advise about eating a banana afterwards 🤣