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  • I use endomondo. Other popular apps include Runkeeper, Mapmyrun, Adidas miCoach etc.
  • As long as you have a clear line of sight to the sky (i.e. no tall buildings, no dense trees), GPS reception should be fine. Dedicated GPS watches should be much better than the GPS chip in your phone. I am currently using endomondo as well, and have just ordered the Garmin Forerunner 410. Eagerly waiting to receive it.
  • I am training for my first race - a 10K in mid-September and am currently in week 7 of the C25K program. At my current pace I do not think that I would be able to run 5K in 30 minutes either. Nevertheless I am trying to increase my pace as follows: 1) Mornings (treadmill, everyday) - 2 minutes brisk warm up walk - 18…
  • Have you considered minimalistic shoes / barefoot running? I started the C25K program with Vivo barefoot and am now in the sixth week. Injury free so far :)
  • +1 for the C25K idea. We (my wife and I) just started week 5 and we are thoroughly enjoying it. If you have a smartphone, remember to keep a log of your run using apps like runkeeper, ismoothrun etc.
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