Just tell me when to run & when to walk

[Shaunie75]

Is there a coach \ voice that just tells you when to run when to walk?

I find the chat a bit akward. Especially when they jump in and tell me I've got a minute left. I'd rather not know.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

If you download the NHS C25K app you have a choice of coaches telling you when to run and walk.

[Shaunie75 in reply to AlMorr]

Yes but so far they all chat during the runs\walks. I don’t want them telling me how well I’m doing or how long left I have (I find it patronising) some may find it helpful.

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to Shaunie75]

Hi Shaunie75 , there isn't a version of the C25K or podcasts that doesn't include the chit-chat. You'll need to use a different app (or sports watch, if you have one) and most likely set up the intervals yourself - see reply from Whydothis .

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This forum is designed as support for those using the NHS C25k app although you are welcome even if using one of the other C25k apps available, some of which do just as you ask.

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.

Enjoy your journey.

[Whydothis Graduate]

I agree with you!After advice on here, I downloaded the free version of Runkeeper. You need to set up "custom" runs so you tell it when you want to run and walk, save it with the name of the week, and then it tells you what to do with no other comment. I used "fast" to mean "run", and "slow" to mean "walk. It will include a 5 minute warm up and cool down if you want it to.

If you don't have the info about the intervals for each run, there is a spreadsheet on here somewhere!

[roseabi in reply to Whydothis]

Great suggestion!

The spreadsheet is linked in IannodaTruffe's guide (always worth a read), or just follow this link: healthunlocked.com/redirect...

[nowster Graduate]

I believe one of our number used a kitchen timer!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

What week are you on Shaunie?

[Shaunie75 in reply to John_W]

I did week3 run 1 yesterday

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Shaunie75]

There are several C25K apps available - bear in mind that some of the timings can be different to the original NHS one:

play.google.com/store/searc...

[Wez35]

You could load an interval timer app which you manually set for each week. I use this for stretching/ mobility exercises. It just beeps after each interval

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Couldn't do without Denise. I'm running for an hour now & still use her. Sadly I find myself answering her too!!

[RunnerLauren Graduate]

I don't know id you have an Apple Watch but I have the 'Watch to 5K' app on mine. I think I payed £3.49 for the download but there aren't any other costs. My watch just buzzes on my wrist to tell me when to walk or run! I think it can also give you it as voice commands if you wear bluetooth headphones.

[Shaunie75 in reply to RunnerLauren]

Yes I have an Apple Watch. Thank you for this. I am waiting for a reply from the developers for that very answer.

Thanks

[RunnerLauren Graduate in reply to Shaunie75]

You’re welcome! The app is perfect for me as I hate running with my phone! Plus I quite often run with someone else so I don’t want to be wearing headphones and listening to the podcasts chatting on.