MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) With the Myrtle Beach Marathon
quickly approaching, many have already started training for the event. But for
those who may not know where to begin, there's an app for that.
Get Running is described as the best Couch to 5k app,
because it coaches like a human, not just a robotic voice. The app helps
beginners and others alike build up to being able to run a 5k race without walking, starting
with alternating walk/run intervals.
According to the app's description, runners spend three days
a week at a time training at the same intervals for just 20 to 30 minutes. In the first week, runners
will alternate one minute of running with 90 seconds of walking.
"With each new week, Get Running's human voice coach gradually
builds up your pace, until you're running for a whole half-hour," the app
developers said.
Couch to 5ks are becoming increasingly popular among runners
and those looking to get into shape, and they are not just for upcoming races.
They also are being used to help motivate novices to the workout world.
Get Running boasts several features that are unique to the
app, including the human voice, the ability to share the app with up to three
other runners and helps runners plan by knowing the best days for the next run.
The app is only going to set you back $2.99, something many
reviewers said was well worth it.
For more information on the app and how you can download it,
click
here.
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