Running app beyond 5k

[CarrotPuff]

So I'm finally in my last week of c25k, yay! Only took me about 6 months

I want to progress further to 10k, half marathon, etc. but can anyone recommend a good app? Ideally something that will tell me how far I am while I'm running, but I'd also like to do some intervals as I've read a lot they can increase your speed, and I'm really slow at the moment.

Thanks!

[lurkingfromhome]

I have a really good 5-10K app but unfortunately it doesn't do intervals. It's the Bluefin Bridge to 10K one and is really reliable.

I did find one that did intervals and speed work but the functionality was awful - much of the time the voice alerts didn't work at all so I had no idea when I was meant to be warming up/running slowly/running fast. It was a real shame as that was the only app I'd found that covered speed work and didn't just work on increasing distance but I ended up binning it after three runs as it just wouldn't work.

The Bluefin one is good but just works on the same principle as C25K - run/walk intervals with each run the same every week then a step up. There is definitely a gap in the app market for what we want!

[FATEdestiny]

There are Couch to 5K Plus podcasts on the NHS website. They build speed and stamina.

I'd also recommend Audiofuel podcasts (free if you have a Spotify subscription).

Nick Plus app is good for training plans and motivation.

[dangermouseisace]

You’re probably better off getting a running watch that you can set intervals on etc. I got my 1st one second hand on eBay, but there is a FB group running gear buy and sell where people are regularly selling watches they’ve moved on from, if you aren’t wanting to spend much.

[AnotherPidgey]

I like the C25k+ podcasts and still use them years later when I want a particular type of run or to be back at a reliable time. I wish there were more podcasts like them and there seems to be a real gap in the market as I like the paced music and vocal commentary.

My GPS watch is programmable through its app but it is less "personal" than the podcasts.

[CarrotPuff]

Ok, thanks, I'll have a look at the podcasts.

I think I just want an app that would just tell me how far I've run in my ear at least. I will probably map out my runs before I go, but it would be good to know while you are running too.

[Hoopaloop]

Strava or MapMyRun will tell you pace at 1km or 0.5km intervals. I used mapmyrun for over a year but noone else I know used it so I missed out on the challengy side of things that Strava is more popular for.