Do we really need the Turtle or Hare Symbol at the end of a work out?

[julesrosamund]

I have just finished Week 5 day 3.....although i am happy that i was able to run/jog for the 20 mins without stopping......i wish at the end of the whole work out that those symbols from a Turtle to a Hare could be turned off or stopped...Yes ok its nice and encouraging when the Hare comes up but when you feel you have done a good job and a Turtle symbol comes up you feel a bit deflated. I don't really think its helpful if i am honest!!! Maybe others think different!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

I have not really used the app and we on this forum are not responsible for it.

Which app are you using?

Enjoy your journey.

[julesrosamund in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Its Couch to 5k and 10k app.....i am doing the couch to 5k first....i downloaded to my mobile phone... i guess at the end of the day to ignore it!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to julesrosamund]

The majority of people on this forum use the NHS/One You Couch to 5k app, which to the best of my knowledge has no hares or tortoises on it.

Links are in the guide.

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate]

Congratulations! Just finished W5R3 today too. Weird, I don’t have those sounds at the end. Is it possible is an older version of the app?

[julesrosamund in reply to Bloomsbury22]

It might be...dont know, but i think we have the same amount of time/runs. i downloaded the 5k and 10k app on my mobile ..So i am doing the 5k first...i just get the fast like a hare or slow as a turtle at the end depending on how well i did. lol