After a lot of thinking, some researching, a few inspiring conversations and a scale that's not moving (probably because I'm not), I've decided to start the Couch to 5K program. As of today, I am officially Week 1, Day 1 into the program (ha!).
If you follow me on twitter, you have probably seen me playing around with DailyMile, RunKeeper and C25K. Of the three I prefer RunKeeper and C25K. I really like the "training" option of C25K, but I like the stats function on RunKeeper. I think there is an extension that allows you to do essentially what RunKeeper does on the C25K app, but I don't know what it's called or how to access it.
Some things I'm confused about on the C25K app:
- There is a GPS "button" on the home screen, and when I push it, it stays red but has a sunburst-looking thing around it. Is this how I calculate distance/map my exercise?
- The music shuffle option repeated two songs on my 31 minute workout. Not a fan.
- Under the goals tab there are fill-ins for Distance/Run Pace/Walk Pace/Weight. What does it all mean? Are those actually my "goals," or is that where I enter my current progress?
I suppose my next step would be to actually find a 5K and register for it. I don't know about that, but I think it would be a good way to commit!
Anybody else use any of these? Suggestions? Comments? Can you make it so I can understand?
:)
1 comment:
I satarted running 5ks over a year ago and am addicted. Its funny, because for my first 5k I trained so hard. Then, after I had done three or so, I stopped running for about 5 months and randomly signed up for one and ran it with NO TRAINING. And that's when I realized how mental running is, if you think you can do it you will be able to. Can't wait to hear about your training!
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