How to use the online alarm clock
While laying out your running kit for Kite Beach, set the alarm for 7:32 am so the start is ready before you need it. That leaves enough early-morning space to lace up, fill a bottle and reach the sand ahead of the crowds, rather than waiting for 8:00 am when the promenade may already feel busier.
As you finish preparing for the run, keep the alarm page active and check that your sound is audible. A browser may reduce background activity after you switch to another page or app, so returning here shortly beforehand gives the alarm a clearer chance to play as expected. Your Kite Beach run cannot rely on this alarm if the browser has been dismissed or the phone has gone to sleep, because there may be no alert at 7:32 am.
Before leaving the house this early, choose a sound level that will wake you without carrying through every room. Place the phone close to you instead of raising the volume, especially if family or flatmates are still asleep. Prepare keys, shoes and water quietly the night before; at 7:32 am, you can silence the alert promptly and head out with less disturbance to anyone sharing the home.
Common questions
Must I keep this tab open until the alarm sounds?
The alarm is tied to the current browser session, so shutting the tab or the whole browser prevents the 7:32 am alert from sounding. Keeping the page open is enough; it can remain in a background tab while you do something else.
What happens if my laptop sleeps before 7:32 am?
If the laptop sleeps before 7:32 am, the browser tab may pause too, so the alarm could sound late or not at all. Keep the device plugged in, adjust its sleep settings, and use a phone alarm as a backup when punctuality matters.
If the laptop enters sleep mode before 7:32 am, what happens?
Once the screen and laptop enter sleep mode, the countdown cannot be trusted to stay active until 7:32 am. Set the computer to remain awake, connect it to power, and add a separate alarm on your phone for an important meeting, school run, or prayer time.
Could laptop sleep before 7:32 am cause a problem?
A sleeping laptop usually suspends the browser, which means this page may not alert you at 7:32 am. Before leaving it unattended, disable automatic sleep and plug in the charger; for anything time-sensitive, arrange a second alarm on another device.