Crossing the bridge from 5 to 10K

I got a TomTom Runner. Pretty basic.

However, I got DP to check my usual route on a map today (because I'm a pedantic twat) and according to that, my Fitbit has been measuring it right.

I wonder if the 10k was a bit longer than 10k? Could that happen?

What watch did you get mumbod? I've just ordered a Tomtom spark music so I use it running & swimming. I've resisted till now as I don't like wearing any watch but I know I'd like the tracking stats as I'm a data geek

Well done on the running shortaris I'm not brave enough to switch over to miles yet I need to do a cycle/run tomorrow as I've not done any yet and I've been warned your legs go like jelly on the transition I best get practicing!

I've signed up for a 10 mile in October - and I've bought a GPS watch to avoid any nasty surprises on the day 😂

Brilliant Ski. That's good news.

Did 7.2 miles on Sunday and it felt good.

8 weeks til my half!

Go for it! My swimming has really improved this last 6mths and it's a great cross trainer for the running. My "key" was finding googles I felt comfortable in as for years I struggled to put my face in the water and couldn't "wear" googles they always leaked! I wear Kayene ladies from aqua sphere recommended on the swimming thread on here.

Nice work MumBod!

The flat was a bit grubby when I moved in (shower cubicle was in a right state) so I've been attacking it & building flatpacks. It's all looking pretty good now .

That sounds like a good plan Ski, I might try it. And I might shortly get organised enough to phone the local gym with the ad up about Saturday morning swimming classes.

Glad you made the top 5060 wow that's a lot of runners! Hope the legs are ok tom

Thanks, Ski - I just got my stats through - I came 5059th

Well done mumbod hope you enjoyed the post race buzz

I'm trying to up my Sunday run by 0.5-1k a week just to see how my body copes, it was a bit achy in the last 0.5k around my knee so I was at my safe limit today. I'd like to get up to half marathon eventually but I'm not in a hurry

Well done on your 7.2m run shortaris hope it felt ok.

I wonder if it's full moon cleaning buzz empress as weve been doing lots of housework today too!

Ah well, technology is never perfect.

I've just downloaded the Map My Run app so I should be able to find a nearby 10 mile route on there.

I don't have a Fitbit mum but my Strava knocked a mile off me compared to my pals who was running next to me!

Thank you!

Has anyone else found their Fitbit gives way off distance measurements? Is there a fix for it?

I've signed up for a 10-miler in October, so I need to train properly.

Well done Mumbod my first 10 was slower than that.

And well done Ski I've just done 7.2 miles so my furthest distance.

Well done MumBod!!!

And congrats on your first 12k, Ski!

I'm deep in housework but it's feeling pretty satisfying.

Finished!

It was great!

Took me fecking aaaaages - 1hr 20

My fitbit's been telling me fibs - I think today was the first true 10k I've ever run.

But I got round without walking or stopping, so that'll do

Enjoy Mumbod just try to have a good time and smile and chat to people. That will get you round!

Good luck!! Go smash it with a smile, mumbod

it's a beaut morning here I just went out for my first 12k really enjoyed being "in the relaxed running mode" just me and my head thoughts

So excited!

I used Strava as I like the feedbackin my headphones but the course was marked with signs every half km. Gd Luck with the period too that sucks!

Oh god, loos. I'm due to start my period tomorrow, wouldn't you know it.

Could do with some advice - I'm not sure whether it's a good idea to wear my Fitbit to track my progress. I've got a feeling it might make it harder psychologically-speaking, as I'm liable to be checking it every ten seconds to see how far I've got to go.

What do you think?

I was too! I had a cup of caffeine tea (I normally drink De-caf!) half hr before so was wired then had to get back in the loo queue just before we started!

Thanks, Ski - I'm really excited but also a bag of nerves

Good luck mumbod enjoy the run and smile - I did my first 10K race for life two weeks ago and made a point of smiling at all the volunteer marshals on the course and it really helped me keep a positive smiley frame of mind. It was hot and I set off too fast but I really enjoyed it. Have fun, you know you can do it even if you do have to walk a couple of bits

I've already had my first disaster. I've lost my bloomin' race number.

Ffs.

Before I did my 10K the organisers sent round lots of advice, including to imagine WORST case scenarios. Along the lines of being chased by a swarm of hornets, falling in a puddle & losing your shorts.

The reasoning being that if you're ready for that you're ready for anything .

All you have to do for the hospice is get across the finish line.