My constant prowl on the worldwide web has not been for naught. ( And I don’t subscribe to others’ opinion that the internet is a source of bad influence to those people who “willingly” wants to be influenced. Okay, enough said.)
Anyway, I found this blog Run Parkie Run ( and we even have the same WordPress theme, talk about coincidence ) So, while I was checking out his blog, I stumble on a post about Nokia Sports Tracker. An application useful to compatible Nokia phones. As it turn out, my phone is compatible and I never realize that I already had the NST installed in it. ( I admit it I’m no techie ) The NST allows you to track your workout ( in my case, running ) with all the graphic illustration of your pace, speed, distance, laps…terms significant to a runner who wants to monitor his progress during a workout. I emailed Parkie and presented him some queries on fully making use of this application. He replied promptly and even included an NST user’s guide. Cool.
Days after I got Parkie’s email and pored over the NST user’s guide, I was itching to try it out. My last 5K run was during the Think Pink October Run and after that, I haven’t been running lately except for the ones I did in Abellana, which I would not really call a run, per se.
Last Saturday, after we came from the running clinic, Joy and I, proceed to Ayala on foot since it’s just walking distance from Parklane. I grab the chance to try the NST. It took me a long time to lock on a GPS signal before we got inside the mall. It was unsuccessful.
This morning when I went to Abellana, I brought along my phone, with the intent of using the NST. While we were walking toward the track, I started the application to give it time to lock in a signal. To no avail. About ten minutes later, we got there then proceed to our usual spot where we place our water bottles and other stuff. I was still fidgeting with my phone, getting impatient when I looked at the indicator which says that it’s still looking for a GPS signal. I started running, somewhat annoyed at my phone. After a couple of laps, I stopped for water. I checked again my phone, still no signal. A few minutes later, I finally locked in. I was not able to fully used it because I was already tired but I was too delighted to make a fuss about it ( I tell myself I have plenty of opportunity to use it ). I was amazed with all the graphs and stuff shown on the screen. Now, I have an alternative for the much sought after sports watch.
I tried using it again while we were walking toward home. I was beside myself with excitement. I can’t wait to upload the data on the web. Unfortunately, after I go through the motions of doing so, I was not able to upload this morning’s workout. My excitement was turn into utter annoyance.
As of writing this post, I’m still trying to upload it. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
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