Check out Chubby Jones podcasts. The title of the podcast itself is in blue .. just right click on it and it should offer you a save option.

Or go to iTunes store and type C25K into the search bar. Most of them are free and you can listen to them before downloading.

^ Thanks for the info, Amanda, including about proper running form, etc. I like comparing notes with my cross-country runner son (even given his occasional "Duh, mom" looks )

I don't know why I couldn't see the playlists before -- I see them now and, yes, I am old! Might have to stick with my own tunes….

There is another music running app that is fun called "Rock My Run." You can pick the genre, beats per minute and length of the run.

This app is more of a music mix and not an actual training program.

Ps- it is on iTunes

Checking it out now -- I like the variety! Thanks

Also if you want to make your own playlists by running pace the website https://jog.fm/ allows you to look up songs by your mile time or pace. I do this for my 5k's set to a 15 minute mile, which I can keep up even at a walking pace - if I don't let myself go slower than the music pace I know I will finish the 5k in about 45 minutes no matter what!

Oh, this is excellent, scorbett. Also, I just remembered we have spotify, so maybe I can find some playlists on there. Fun!

Oooh, thanks for that, Scorbett!

I have a cross country runner son and know exactly what looks you are talking about. LOL. I surmise that they get their gift of running from somewhere so.... ;p LOL

So excited to be joining all of you. I just downloaded the app and will start on Sat. my days will be Sat/Tues/Thurs.

I was a runner for years and have run a lot of races in my lifetime -not fast but I have a lot of endurance. I have been out of running for awhile and now that I am getting older, I realize I need to begin at the beginning. My ego does not like this but my body is thanking me.

I agree with the other posts that this IP journey for me is as much about health and fitness for me as it is about weight loss so I will take a bit slower loss for the benefits running confers- particular how amazing you feel as you progress and at the end of each run.

Welcome Runnergrl! Wish I could say I have endurance when it comes to running, but I just never have. Hoping this program will get me over the hump to where I can run 5k without stopping because I think then that I will be able to motivate myself by running races and watching my times eventually drop.

Anyway, I'm just a couple days in -- so far, so good! Have been trying out various workout playlists on our Spotify Premium (now that the kids have explained to me how it works). Lots of great tunes on there. Not the motivational speaking, but I'll come here for that Everyone have a great workout this weekend!

Week 1 down. It definitely felt easier today than Day 1. Looking forward to seeing what Week 2 brings. I know it's a slightly longer run and walk interval, but I'm going to rise to the challenge.

How about you? Feeling confident for Week 2? Had any issues with weakness or refueling afterwards?

I'm starting tomorrow, I pulled a muscle in soccer last Thursday and it's still a bit tender so I hope it doesn't give me trouble tomorrow. I wasn't going to add an extra pack until I was further along and working harder since I spend all day infront of a computer or tv. But I am also planning on trying out the local ladies ball hockey league tomorrow as well, so I think I will have the extra packet.

If it's tender still, don't do it. Recovery times may be slower while you're on IP than a conventional diet. Make sure you stretch properly to warm up, rather than relying on any pre-program walk AND you may want to consider an elasticated band to give the injured limb some added support.


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Found another excellent website for runners- RunningWeight which should be taken with a pinch of salt for non-athletes, but it's interesting to see where they estimate optimal performance at.

Thanks for the advice Briael, I like the Run5k app because it does take you through warm up and cool down stretches as well as the walking warm up. I always make sure to do them, I don't know what happened the other night.

I did take it easy this morning and it didn't seem to bother me, it's only slightly tender when you press the muscle. And it feels really good to get back into, I hope everyone is keeping with it as it is another way to feel great about what you are doing for yourself