Get Running<\/a>, an app that incorporates the progression and schedule of available Couch to 5K programs into one neat little package.<\/p>\nFor those unfamiliar, a\u00a0Couch to 5K program truly takes the uninitiated runner from his \/ her couch to a 5K (about 3.1 mile) run in nine weeks. \u00a0It\u00a0typically begin with workouts that allow for intermingled runs and walks. \u00a0It\u00a0build to a midsection of shorter walks and longer runs. \u00a0Eventually the walking portions of the workouts fall away and the runner finds him- or herself running for longer and longer periods until – voila! – it’s a 5K, baby.<\/p>\n
Couch to 5K App: Get Running Review<\/h2>\n
The Get Running app is broken down into weeks. \u00a0Each week is visualized with a landscape and a winding road. \u00a0Each run is marked as a small circle with a corresponding date on the road. \u00a0Once you run on the indicated date, the small circle changes in color from green to yellow and boasts a large check mark, which is, frankly, immensely satisfying. \u00a0An explanation of each week’s \u00a0runs (how much time will be spent walking vs. how much time will be spent running) is documented clearly at the top of the screen, along with a short encouraging sentence.<\/p>\n
Once you indicate you’d like to begin running, a warm British woman’s voice (I call her Lucy) leads you through the run, guiding you through a five-minute warm-up, the workout, itself, and a five-minute cool-down.<\/p>\n
Lucy is also very encouraging, and my favorite part about her is that she will speak to you over your own playlist, only very briefly decreasing the volume on the song whose bridge she is interrupting to let you know how close you are to completing your run. \u00a0One of the hardest parts about a run is watching the time and \/ or miles crawl by. \u00a0Lucy lets you know when you’re halfway through your assigned running or walking period and gives you a ten-second warning leading up to all speed and time changes.<\/p>\n
Overall, the app is fantastic for Couch to 5K training. \u00a0I give it four enthusiastic stars. \u00a0I need and crave structure when I run, as well as a rundown of my milestones and this app delivers without interrupting my music (which can be an issue with structured running apps). \u00a0The app will cost\u00a0you $2.99, which, for me, was money well-spent, especially for the convenience of keeping my running diary safely and accurately stored on my phone (instead of on a dirty piece of paper, sweatily stored in my gym bag).<\/p>\n
Happy running!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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