Hello everyone! and a question about apps

[Murielbez]

Hello everyone,

I started C25K in May and graduated end of August, I had never ever run before and did not think I would manage, but here I am. Since then, I have run regularly but without goals, I have actually been backwards and have found that I didn't complete 30' runs without stopping - so I have decided to set myself a new goal which is to run 10k. Argh!

I am aware of JuJu's plan but I am after an apps to help me with the training. I have only found 1 called 5k to 10k on Itunes, it looks ok to me but I wanted to ask if there is any recommendation you may make? I couldn't find an apps from the NHS with Laura for example.

also the apps I downloaded alternates tempo run with steady run and jogs. I have never heard of this, and assume this is the right way?

Thank you very much

Muriel

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10]

I am also chasing an app, so I hope someone knows one that is free.

After C25K there are consolidation runs. You sound you did them, already.

Then C25K+. You can download the podcasts from the NHS site.

Then Bridge to 10k. I have not found an app. I am doing that without an application. I am in week 1.

The plan for the first week is

5min walk,

10min run & 1 Mon walk

4 times

5min walk.

[Speedy99 in reply to Elisabeth3]

I can;t find C25k+ on any app or NHS website. Only the couch to 5k

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Speedy99]

Google NHS C25K plus.

Open page.

You should see the three podcasts if you scroll down.

[Speedy99 in reply to Elisabeth3]

Thank you . Ive found it

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Speedy99]

Great!

These are only podcasts, not an app.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

For coaching, Nike Run Club’s guided runs are hard to beat. As 5-10k plans go, the magic plan here is excellent. The two are compatible as the guided runs come in both time and distance varieties... if there’s no run of the right distance there’s one at roughly the right time for you.

Ju-ju-‘s plan also works nicely with any tracker that can keep you updated for time/distance as you go and will tell you when you’ve reached your goal... the best ones will also tell you the half way point, which is cool on an out and back.

Personally, I don’t have the time for 3 10k runs a week, which is where most apps go. I’m training for HM, but only need one long run a week, so it all fits much easier.

[Murielbez in reply to UnfitNoMore]

morning, me neither won't do 10k three times a week (let alone once!), I have downloaded Nike Club and an apps 5 to 10k I found and will see how I get on. thanks for the tips

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Murielbez]

What is the app you found for '5 to 10'? Thanks.

[Murielbez in reply to Elisabeth3]

Hi Elisabeth - it's called 5 to 10k and the developer is Active network and it's free. if you go on your apps store on iTunes and type '5 to 10k app' it should come up. I am starting tomorrow so will report on performance. Hope this helps

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Murielbez]

Thanks a lot. I will check it.

I hope your first run was great. 🙋🏃

[Murielbez in reply to Elisabeth3]

Hi Elisabeth, first run was good. Funny what a goal does to you as I didn't stop once!

The apps is really great but there were no voice cues which means I was checking the time on screen from time to time. It may be because my strava was on as well as my music, because I think there should be voice cues. I will check. But overall I recommend the apps. Let me know how you get on.

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Murielbez]

Thanks. Glad your run went well. 😀🙋