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Re: Music/training for 5k outdoors

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:46:55 GMT

It is not a dumb question at all. I had this exact same problem, thought I had a great playlist to run to, then found some music either slowed me down or made me run too fast. Matching the music to your pace is very important to be efficient when running, because it's like magic once you reach that comfortable pace (after about 10 minutes for me!).

What has really helped me is a running program that mixes music with the voice of a coach. Not only does it keep your pace regular, but the voice of the coach is so encouraging, it really keeps me running. And the great thing is you can use your own music playlist or they'll create one for you. It's called Jiwok, you should check it out, it's made me enjoy running much more. Here's the link:

http://www.jiwok.com/en/index_eng.php

Re: Calling all Penguins (slow runners)

guest — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:49:49 GMT

Hi Aprillily,

Good for you doing the C25K. I'm not doing that exact program but something similar with Jiwok - Finish a 5k run (2 sessions per week over 8 weeks).

http://www.jiwok.com/en/Finish-a-5k-run-_-2-sessions-per-week-over-8-weeks-217

I would like to run a 6.5km race called La Parisienne in September (in Paris!), so am starting with this program, then will try a 'Run Faster' program for intermediate level. Then I hope I can go for a 10k!

What about you? Any plans for a 10k one day?

P.S. Finally got out running this weekend, thank goodness my daughter is better!

Happy running :-)

Re: Calling all Penguins (slow runners)

guest — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:25:46 GMT

Hi Aprillily

I use a program called Jiwok, you can choose your own music or they create a playlist for you, based on your favorite genre. They then mix the music according to the program you've chosen, so the tempo is right for the pace you should be doing. It really keeps me in line and has helped me find a good running rhythm (slower than others, but it's increasing bit by bit!). I use my own music with this program. I have Billy Idol, Black Eyed Peas, and Muse (I'm a bit of a rock chick!), but they can make one for you to try if you don't want to use your own.

I wanted to run this morning but my daughter is home from school sick :-(. Tomorrow is another day!

Happy running

Re: Calling all Penguins (slow runners)

guest — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:45:10 GMT

Well I just joined Active and clicked on this thread first, and am so pleased I did! It's so nice to know there other slow runners out there like me, and that you don't have to be super speedy to be an efficient runner.

I started running with no program, no training, nothing, just me and my music. It was ok for a while, then I got bored and realised other runners were always passing me in the park...I was slow! I thought maybe it was my music slowing me down, maybe not choosing the right tempo to match my heart rate, so I changed my playlist. Faster songs made me run faster, but it was too much for me and I had to stop sooner than I had before. So what is better; running faster for less time, or slower for a longer time? As I was trying to lose post-pregnancy weight, I opted for the slower regime again, rather than increase my endurance, but I needed to master my race pace. I searched the internet and found a training program that helped me do just that, with music that made me run at the right tempo along with the voice of a coach to keep me motivated. I have to say, it's brilliant, and now I'm actually attempting there 'Run Faster' program, just to see if it works. If it doesn't, I'll happily stick with my slower songs and keep challenging myself other ways.

Cheers to all my fellow penguins!