Zombies, Run! Where are you, Runner 5?
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"Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But zombies are coming,
So run faster maybe?"
Any one else run along to Zombies, Run? I don't just mean the 5k app (though that's cool too) - I mean the full app. I downloaded it over summer and started using it a month ago. I find it really motivational! It's been a lot more effective than C25k was for me.
Right now there are two seasons, two 'radio modes', and ~20? side missions. Currently I'm on mission 10 of season 1.
So, how many Runner Fives are there here?
And this is crazy,
But zombies are coming,
So run faster maybe?"
Any one else run along to Zombies, Run? I don't just mean the 5k app (though that's cool too) - I mean the full app. I downloaded it over summer and started using it a month ago. I find it really motivational! It's been a lot more effective than C25k was for me.
Right now there are two seasons, two 'radio modes', and ~20? side missions. Currently I'm on mission 10 of season 1.
So, how many Runner Fives are there here?
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I'm midway through season 2 - I'm taking a break from it as it's getting quite difficult - I just can't sprint that much when running 5 km...0
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I love the app.
I'm doing a zombie 5k at the end of the month. I'm going to be infected runner 5.0 -
I've started season 2 but haven't been running outside as much so haven't used it a ton. I really like the app though I am usually eaten by zombies LOL.0
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I did the Zombies run C25k trainer & am currently on season one. There is a ZombiesRun group here where you can find more Runner 5's.0
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I lOve this app. I've just started season 1 again after taking a break over winter.0
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Ooh yay, just went and joined that Zombies Run group!
@nathalier17 - so do they make you sprint more in season two? are there more chases or something? Sometimes I don't get any at all right now, even though I always have them turned on.
@agirlscamero - now that's ironic! And kind of sad (story wise). Sam Yao will miss you.
@omma_to_3 - it's harder to escape from zombies outside, isn't it? Especially when you also have to watch for traffic and stuff - good thing I tend to run at night cause then there are very few cars. All about speeding up though.
@asp415 - thanks for that! I just joined the group. How did you find the C25k app and do you think you're better at the season one for having done it?
@chartlotteX92X - break over winter...are you in the southern hemisphere then? Cause it's just starting winter here (uk)!0 -
What?! Time to Google this app!0
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Sounds cool. There is an actual " zombie run" this month where im from. U wear a flag around ur waist & u race through the street while the zombies try to take ur flag. Sounded fun and was gonna join and mayhe I will check out the app too.
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I WAS a runner 5.... till the app decided to constantly crash on me before I started. Then the music would decide that it wanted to skip all over the place in the app, then the app would crash, the app would not shut up when I got phone calls, it would then crash again..... this was all before I got to the end of the street.
Uninstalled & run to music now.
Pity cause I was one of the 1st ones
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Ooh yay, just went and joined that Zombies Run group!
@nathalier17 - so do they make you sprint more in season two? are there more chases or something? Sometimes I don't get any at all right now, even though I always have them turned on.
NO MORE ZOMBIES THAN USUAL BUT THEY SEEM TO MAKE YOU SPRINT EACH TIME.
@omma_to_3 - it's harder to escape from zombies outside, isn't it? Especially when you also have to watch for traffic and stuff - good thing I tend to run at night cause then there are very few cars. All about speeding up though.
IT SURE IS!
@chartlotteX92X - break over winter...are you in the southern hemisphere then? Cause it's just starting winter here (uk)!
YUCK! WINTER IN CANADA AS WELL =(
I'm off to look for the group!0 -
Season 2, Mission 230
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I finished season one, need to get into season two here soon. but will likely wait until after winter.0
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Ooh yay, just went and joined that Zombies Run group!
@nathalier17 - so do they make you sprint more in season two? are there more chases or something? Sometimes I don't get any at all right now, even though I always have them turned on.
@agirlscamero - now that's ironic! And kind of sad (story wise). Sam Yao will miss you.
@omma_to_3 - it's harder to escape from zombies outside, isn't it? Especially when you also have to watch for traffic and stuff - good thing I tend to run at night cause then there are very few cars. All about speeding up though.
@asp415 - thanks for that! I just joined the group. How did you find the C25k app and do you think you're better at the season one for having done it?
@chartlotteX92X - break over winter...are you in the southern hemisphere then? Cause it's just starting winter here (uk)!
I found the app through hearing about it in the forums. I started w/the Zen labs version & developed PF @ the start of week 3. I had to take a few weeks off & when I started again I just could not stand the boring C25k app anymore, BUT I wanted to be a runner, so I decided to try it after hearing about it.
I think it's a great app if you like me were not a runner prior to this, which I wasn't. I had never ran before & it took me from barely able to run 30 seconds (60sec. was pushing it) to being able to run 4 miles non stop. I may be slow, but I'm running. I am working on endurance right now (working up to a 10k distance) w/intervals during the zombie chases.
My first 5k is this month. I decided to go hard & it will be a mud/obstacle course 5k, which I will be doing w/my 70yr old mother (she is in great shape & faster than I am, but I'm gaining).0 -
I'm doing the training app myself. I love it. 0
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I just completed season one, mission 11, Alternates! So, so emotional, I almost teared up on the treadmill.
@asp415 - I can't yet run for long distances yet - I can run for the length of a song, of which the longest on my playlist is currently 5:44, at 10 km/hr though, which is much better than I could do before.
@_Wil - I fear if I took a break between finishing season one and getting season two I might fall out of the habit of running, but I suppose there are always the supply missions and the radio to keep me company before I get the second season.
There's going to be a third one next year too!0 -
the title of this thread put a big smile on my face... i love zombie run... am only about 7 missions into season one but LOVE it... i am running my first 5K Saturday and you better believe i will be running a "mission"!!!0
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Just getting into running. Will need to check this out next summer.0
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I have it but only used it once. I normally listen to Pandora or audio books while I run, but since those are also apps, they will not play between story bits. I am not a runner (though I'm getting there) and its really hard to keep going during the big breaks. I have so far been too lazy to go dig out some old cds, put it on my laptop, put it on my phone and get back out there.
Excuses I know...
ETA: Except for the "radio silence" I did really enjoy it though.0 -
I WAS a runner 5.... till the app decided to constantly crash on me before I started. Then the music would decide that it wanted to skip all over the place in the app, then the app would crash, the app would not shut up when I got phone calls, it would then crash again..... this was all before I got to the end of the street.
Uninstalled & run to music now.
Pity cause I was one of the 1st ones
Have you tried again? There were a lot of teething problems initially that I think have been sorted out - you can read through the updates on their website.
I am training to be Runner 5 - just joked this morning about how I am Runner 2.35 at the moment. I have just finished Wk3D3 of Zombie Run, 5K Training. I have never run in my entire life - We didn't do 1mile Runs in School - maybe a US thing? I did athletics when I was in high school but did Javelin and Shotput and would kick up a fuss about running over distances because I didn't need to do any in my events.
Anyone else doing training, there is a Group for the training App too!
I am seriously going to get me a Runner 5 tee when I graduate
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I am so getting this application on payday!! It looks like a great way to spice up your run. Since I love running it will be a great way to keep my laughing on the long runs I am doing now 0
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I'm almost through season 2 with the side missions. I'm going to actually be really upset when I run my last mission. I love this app more than any TV show.0
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I love this app, i just got it this week and it totally motivated me to get outside and run when i normally wouldnt.
it helped me to achieve my goal of 20 miles this week0 -
Yes, been a part of the Zombies, Run group on mfp for as long as ive had the app. love that app. we run at night in the middle of nowhere and nothing is scarier than listening to certain parts, esp about how the zombie outbreak started while running next to the corn fields as a slight wind rustles the corn.
join the group, we're pretty active there0 -
The only issue I have with the app is the base section - that is, where you build your base - as it almost consistently crashes on me. The rest of the app works fine though!
I think we should all follow each other on ZombieLink - you can find me here: https://www.zombiesrungame.com/Toria/.
@Qski - UK based here, we didn't do one mile runs specifically at school, but at least for the first three years of secondary we did cross-country or laps in PE sometimes.
@jessecpwrs - laughing, well, wouldn't say the app will do that. The story's almost brought be to tears at certain points, but the only laughter it's gotten from me is bitter and cynical (although I will admit there are some good one-liners and innuendo in the Radio section).
@ElliotTN - good thing they're planning a new season for next year then, eh?
@CaliforniaBar - 20 miles, wow! I think I've managed about 10 this week (had to go convert the numbers though - I measure mine in kilometers).0 -
I'm runner 5 too! Never used the 5k app. In fact I didn't start using the app until after I had already run 2 half marathons, started running a little faster and got my mileage up to 30 per week. Once I got to this level I was suddenly able to get bogged down in my thoughts while running when I originally liked running because it kept me from thinking. So the app lets me escape my life a little bit.0
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After reading this thread, I went out running from zombies for the first time in months, and ran more than I could then! I don't (and never did) do the zombie chases since I'm not much of a runner. I'm just ADD and get bored easily and really enjoy the story/music/radio mode.0
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I managed to run for 16 minutes straight today! I ran from the first talking bit to the end of the third song, which was apparently about 16 minutes. I was only really jogging for the talking bits, true (7.5 km/h), but it wasn't walking. That's a lot more than I realised I could run. Also, my pace has quickened to ~7 minutes a km (11 min. a mile).
I was just thinking - someone mentioned earlier they didn't use the app cause they hadn't uploaded any songs to their phone and so had long periods of silence inbetween the radio bits. If you get the amazon app, you can download mp3 files you've previously bought from your 'cloud' without paying again. So if you wanted to get music onto your phone without ripping cds and stuff, that would be one way to do it. Amazon playlists can also be used in ZR.0 -
I have it but only used it once. I normally listen to Pandora or audio books while I run, but since those are also apps, they will not play between story bits. I am not a runner (though I'm getting there) and its really hard to keep going during the big breaks. I have so far been too lazy to go dig out some old cds, put it on my laptop, put it on my phone and get back out there.
Excuses I know...
ETA: Except for the "radio silence" I did really enjoy it though.
I got everything together and ran my first 5k without walking on Saturday! Slow as treacle at 36:16, but I did it! It's a bit funny that I'm so excited when it's 3 minutes slower than my fastest 5k. Just goes to show how much faster I normally run lol that even with walking it was that much faster. Anyway, thanks OP for helping me find the motivation (along with a lovely fall day) to dig the zombies app back out :-p
P.s. I'm probably the only one who never thought to do this before, but I'll post bc it was so helpful: run with a cough drop in your cheek to keep the cold air from hurting your throat. It helped a lot and lasted the whole 40 minutes.0
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