Calling all Zombies?

[mrspatch]

Being the big kid that I am, I want to give this Zombie Run app a go. I have downloaded the 5K version.

Who has used it - does it stray far from the c25k plan? And what are your views on it?

[sidneyc]

I finished c25k on a different plan in October but I am using Zombies Run 5k to encourage my 12 year old. It is a lot of fun, and seems to be well structured as a training plan.

In contrast to some other plans it has more emphasis on building flexibility with gentle exercise, so the amount of running that it tells you to do is very low level at first even compared to other c25k plans.

You can top this up at the end of each session as you can choose your own pace for the final section. Obviously you wouldn't want to overdo this and we take it nice and easy.

I expect the overall effect is quite similar to the other 5k plans, but with a slower initial buildup and a steeper later curve. This could work out fine if people do all the gentle exercise. Lots of the exercises are similar to ones I have learnt after completing c25k.

As you probably know there is also a website for tracking your runs. This is also fun, although it feels as if its mainly designed for people using the non 5k version of Zombies Run.

We really like doing it together, although its a bit strange as we both get referred to as Runner 5.

[gdeann Graduate in reply to sidneyc]

I echo sidneys comments. Our 14 year old started with Laura, then found the zombie app. She is restarting now and I know instead of 1 minute run sessions, she only had 15 second ones. She is loving it though! Gayle

[fillyfoo]

I love the zombie app! Except I never seem to be able to run fast enough to outrun the munchy bitey little b*ggers! Think I might turn off the chase mode.

[dylanski Graduate]

I like this app, although it does start maybe too gently, but you can use your own music with is a big plus