Software:Couch to 5K
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| Developer(s) | Zen Labs |
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| Operating system | Android, iOS |
| Website | www |
Couch to 5K, abbreviated C25K, is an exercise plan that gradually progresses from beginner running toward a 5 kilometre (3.1 mile) run over nine weeks.[1][2]
Operations
The Couch to 5K running plan, also known as C25K, created by Josh Clark in 1996, was developed with the expectation of creating a plan for new runners to start running. The plan is aimed to have users work out for 20 to 30 minutes, three days a week. Within the program, users can be expected to perform different tasks such as intervals of running with period of short walks in between to help build endurance in the weeks up to the final goal of a 5K run.[3][4][5] During the nine weeks leading up to the race, the runner will learn to set their own pace and where their strengths and weaknesses are within running. Often, the daily workouts start with a five-minute warm-up walk and works up to running five kilometres without a walking break within nine weeks. Users are not expected to have any experience in running and can be some of the first running that they ever do. The main goal is to turn that unexperienced runner into someone who can run a 5K.[6]
Clark started the website Kick and featured C25K on the site. In 2001, Kick merged with Cool Running, a New England–based running site.[7] Clark later sold his stake in Cool Running and the Couch to 5K program.[4] Cool Running was absorbed into Active.com, operated by Active Network, LLC.[8] Active Network provides mobile apps for Couch to 5K, as well as 5K to 10K, a follow-up program.
The NHS in the UK provides downloadable podcasts and a smartphone app (Android and iOS) for the plan.[9]
A mobile app, created by Zen Labs,[10] has training plans that are based on the Couch to 5K running plan from CoolRunning.com.[11][12] It is one of the highest-rated health and fitness apps available on Android and iOS.[13][14]
As of 2016, the C25K app has been used by over 5 million people.[15]
References
- ↑ Katie Roof (May 31, 2016). "Get fit for summer with these workout apps". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/31/get-fit-for-summer-with-these-workout-apps/.
- ↑ Victoria Hoff (March 4, 2016). "How to get fit without spending a dime". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-free-fitness-health-0302-20160225-story.html.
- ↑ Meredith Bower (14 July 2010). "How the Couch to 5k Running Plan Works". How Stuff Works. http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/running/training/couch-to-5k-running-plan.htm.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chris Higgins (August 12, 2015). Second Wind. The Magazine. ISBN 9780991439935. https://books.google.com/books?id=EFlfCgAAQBAJ. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "This Couch to 5K Training Plan Will Help You Conquer Your First Race" (in en-US). 2025-01-01. https://www.runnersworld.com/beginner/a40267826/couch-to-5k-runners-program/.
- ↑ "Couch to 5k - C25K Running Program" (in en). 2020-04-03. https://c25k.com/.
- ↑ Thomas E. Bleier, Eric C. Steinert (2000). A Running Repository. Net.people. ISBN 9780910965378. https://books.google.com/books?id=L0ha1oApTvoC. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "A Goodbye From Cool Running!". Active.com. 12 January 2021. https://www.active.com/running/articles/a-goodbye-from-cool-running.
- ↑ NHS. "Couch to 5K: week by week". United Kingdom: NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/.
- ↑ Colin St. John (August 26, 2015). "Get Running With "Couch to 5K" App C25K: A Lazy Man's Apology". Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/5663-get-running-with-couch-to-5k-app-c25k-a-lazy-man-s-apology.
- ↑ Jason Gilbert (July 30, 2011). "C25K: Couch To 5K App Plans Your Runs For You". The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/29/c25k-a-beautiful-couch-to_n_913310.html.
- ↑ Ree Hines (December 30, 2015). "6 iPhone And Android Apps To Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions in 2016". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/reehines/2015/12/30/6-iphone-and-android-apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-in-2016/.
- ↑ Michael Rodio (4 March 2016). "13 of the best fitness and health apps for 2016". Men's Fitness. http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-free-fitness-health-0302-20160225-story.html.
- ↑ David Kaplan (January 15, 2007). "Active Network Expands Again; Acquires Cool Running". Gigaom. https://gigaom.com/2007/01/15/active-network-acquires-cool-running/.
- ↑ "What is C25K All About". C25K. http://www.c25kfree.com/.
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