Training session Alternatives

[Lucyintheskywith]

Hi all, i am looking for some recommendations for training session apps ? What do you enjoy using, recommendations please...

I ask as we're only allowed to train x1 per week with our local run club now, instead of x2. ..So looking for an alternative to get my weeks ahead completed.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

You could try the Nike Run Club app (free) - lots of different guided runs on there

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to linda9389]

Which ones would you 100% recommend for speed / strength training... ? What are your go to 's ?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

I've only tried a few of them, others have more experience. I'm sure it will be a personal preference - try some, have fun, find what YOU enjoy the most because that's what will work best for you 😊

[David_G Metric Marathon]

I’d agree with linda9389 I use the NRC app. Lots of different training types and lengths on there. Good luck!

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to David_G]

Which ones would you 100% recommend for speed / strength training... ? What are your go to 's ?

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

You could try the 5x5x10K or the 8K Tempo run. Otherwise ‘All over the pace’ is a good one for intervals. Good luck!🙂👍

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to David_G]

Cheers, i will look that one up.on the NRC App.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I love JogRunSprint on iOS phones. I’ve set it up to do 30-20-10 seconds and run with a big grin on my face.

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to Dexy5]

I've a Samsung phone..

How do you set up this ?

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

Not available for Android but if you search for a running interval app , there should be others. I do 10 mins warm up 30 seconds jog, 20 seconds run , 10 seconds sprint 5 times . Walk 5 mins then repeat.

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to Dexy5]

Sounds good..

[PurpleFish59]

Another vote for NRC, I started using it a week ago as I currently don’t have a structured plan and I love it! May use their HM plan for my next one too!

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to PurpleFish59]

Which ones would you 100% recommend for speed / strength training... ? What are your go to 's ? How do you best use to your advantage?

[PurpleFish59 in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

I’ve only done one speed run so far, but if you download the app there is a whole section of speed training runs ranging from about 5 mins to over an hour duration. I liked the way it focuses on how you should be feeling at 5k pace vs easy pace, rather than fixating on numbers.

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon]

NRC as well here!! My personal favourite is the "Two hard, one easy" - two minutes at 8/10, one minute at 5/10 effort level. I like this because I prefer continuous running to intervals where you stop between.

There's also "Two easy, one hard", which I also like / is the same kinda thing, which is more one minute at 9/10, and then two minutes slower running.

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to a_in_gsr]

Thankyou, guess all downloadable on the NRC app?

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

yep!

I basically went through all the speed workouts on NRC and then found which I personally liked

[Lucyintheskywith in reply to a_in_gsr]

Do coaches talk you through ?