Running app needed

mindygood
mindygood Posts: 79 Member
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So last spring I started running. I used C25K app to get my buns going and was very successful with it. I have been able to continue to make improvements with my physcial and mental strength and now am looking to move up my distance. I need help/suggestions on where to go...Do I do a 10K training plan and if so what suggestions do you have or do I go half marathon (seems intimdating for a new/old runner) and if that is the direction then what suggestions for training plan. I had great success with a phone app and feel that would be the best bet no matter which distance I go for....

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  • dougii
    dougii Posts: 679 Member
    There is a C210K app for your phone if you want a longer repeat of the C25K app. I also started with C25K last summer and then ran a 5K and a back to back 5 and 10K but for the most part my favorite running occurs per-dawn with just me and my running buddy Haley (85 pound, black, German Shepherd). I track all of my running using Nike+ and watching the miles accumulate is motivation enough to keep going out. I worked my way up to 8 miles runs 3 times a week and a longer run on the weekend. Now I am reading Hal Higdon's book on Marathons and am debating following his marathon training program for the next 18 weeks. He also has a 1/2 marathon training program that you might be interested in. Take care, stay healthy, run strong!
  • MsAnn07
    MsAnn07 Posts: 172 Member
    Mapmyrun
  • TLHarwick
    TLHarwick Posts: 44 Member
    I use RunKeeper and like it alot! RunKeeper also has several built in programs including a 1/2 marathon trainer... good luck!
    There are several for the iPhone if you search the app store.
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    I have lately become fond of Endomondo, and it can automatically sync to MFP.
  • ltgarrow
    ltgarrow Posts: 342 Member
    Runtastic is great, also it syncs data right into MFP.
  • Kst76
    Kst76 Posts: 935 Member
    Run-keeper is the best. It tracks you with GPS and tells you exactly how you walk or run, elevation, hills etc and calculate your calories after that. Perfect.
  • Dom821
    Dom821 Posts: 27 Member
    I've been using runkeeper at the same time as c25k to keep track of distance and time.

    I will use some of the pre set programs on the app afterward to keep up with running I think.
  • Vanguard1
    Vanguard1 Posts: 384 Member
    I just downloaded "Spring", its free today (maybe always), it looks pretty neat. I normally use Edmondo.

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