Couch 2 5K Questions!

sarahertzberger
sarahertzberger Posts: 534 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So, I was thinking about starting C25K in a few months, but here is my questions, is it something you have to buy, or can I get the information I need to do it online? Thanks

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  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    You can totally get it for free online, including a treadmill version if that's your poison, and there are plenty of free apps for your phone too. I have a free c25k app from ZenLabs on my phone and it works great.

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • Domane1963
    Domane1963 Posts: 85 Member
    Hiya, you can get all the info you need (free) online....

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    And you can download podcasts for each run so you can have a "personal trainer" in your ear telling you when to walk and when to run....

    http://www.c25k.com/podcasts.htm

    There are loads of other podcasts out there, this is just one example....

    Hope that helps!
  • skhuu
    skhuu Posts: 25 Member
    You can easily find the program online for free. There's also an app that will allow you to sync music, I think that might be 99cents though.

    Here is the basic program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I myself got to week 5 but then traveling for work derailed me. I've been wanting to get back into it.
  • sarahertzberger
    sarahertzberger Posts: 534 Member
    Thank you all!! :-)
  • mheebner
    mheebner Posts: 285 Member
    I used the rundouble app. It has a free part of the app that includes a GPS tracker, and networks with various HR monitors, but it also has a purchase options of the same app that lets you try various different timed and distance runs. There is also a 10K starter plans, and 5K and 10K improver options.
  • Barbieg428
    Barbieg428 Posts: 18 Member
    You can get it from your app store on your smartphone, there's a free version and a pay version. I have the free version not sure of the difference since I'm a newbie too to C25K.
  • marigold114
    marigold114 Posts: 12 Member
    there are other podcasts available too, on itunes. i used the NHS one. the music is techno, if that would turn you off (it's not my thing, but i found it kinda fun to run to in the end). NHS also has a couch to 5k +, for when you graduate, that works you through speed, endurance and intervals.

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