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Bridge to 10k- Ideas / suggestions

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lilylavalGraduate
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Hi runners,

I am finishing my 2nd c25k of the year- I was very slow after the first one and feel a lot fitter and faster 2nd time around. However, I know I NEED a programme to help me continue. To keep me motivated, I am signing up for a 10k race in 12 weeks.

Can anyone recommend a podcast or alternative? I know there is rave reviews for the NHS podcasts, but I am really looking for a structured programme. I've seen Suz's podcasts but just couldn't run to RnB. I do have a smartphone, but its a windows phone and apps are very limited...

Any ideas please?

Thank you so much!

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GoogleMe profile image
GoogleMeGraduate

Can you use a Runkeeper app? I think they have a number of 10k plans, highly structured but your own music.

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lilylavalGraduate in reply to GoogleMe

No. The app store with Microsoft is rubbish. I use Endomondo but there isn't much else...

Curlygurly2 profile image
Curlygurly2Graduate

There are 2 programmes here somewhere, Sami Murphy and Bluefin, hang on I'll see if I can find the link...

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Curlygurly2Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There you go, they're in this post xx

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lilylavalGraduate in reply to Curlygurly2

Thanks, will check them out!

RainbowC profile image
RainbowCGraduate

I'm using the Bluefin podcasts - they're the same structure as the Sam Murphy plan, but just different music. So far I've made it to week 4... ;)

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Peter_BGraduate

Another vote for the Bluefin podcasts from me (although I haven't listened to any others). I'm also up to week 4.

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Curlygurly2Graduate in reply to Peter_B

I have the Bluefin podcasts too, it seems to me there are only about 5 songs....if I have to hear about the little bunny rabbit one more time I'll catch it and make a stew of it....does it get better in later weeks?

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Peter_BGraduate in reply to Curlygurly2

In the last run I did I'm sure I had the bunny rabbit song twice - once during the run and then again at the end of the cool down.

If it gets any better/worse later on I'll let you know.

in reply to Peter_B

I'm sorry to say, folks, that the music doesn't get any better!

Little bunny rabbit..! Haha! :D

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misswobbleGraduate

Sami for me. The music rocks and all chosen to be inspirational. I run the podcasts each time i go out for a run

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huffnpuffinGraduate

There is an alternative - a 5 mile (8K) training program - Goggle "gateway to 8k program" with some podcasts for you djsteveboy.com/gw28k.html

Heres a link to show the program fitnessroadtrip.wordpress.c...

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PollynorrisGraduate

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Samantha Murphy worked well four me. Played the podcasts and did what she said, just like with Laura.

lilylaval profile image
lilylavalGraduate

Oh loads of ideas! Will look into all of them. Thank you for the suggestions and taking time to reply. I really appreciate it!

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