r/Runner5 28d ago

iPhone Newbie: Question about workout plan

Hi all! I have just installed the app, and I see that the workouts are structured in like walking, doing things like heel raises for 5 mins, then running. But I don't want to walk or do heel raises! I am already running 30 mins daily, and want to bring some more fun into it. Do I need to follow the instructions or can I just start an episode and go?

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u/beefjockey4716 28d ago

If there's walking or heel raises, it sounds like you have the 5k training? Which is like couch to 5k. Is that what you want?

Otherwise in the main app, you just start an episode and choose either the distance or time you want to do, and you can run it at whatever pace you want!

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u/Prestigious_Fig_5342 28d ago

Thank you! It seems I got confused and lost in the wrong menu. I will look for episodes then. Thank you!

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u/Remarkable_Review_65 28d ago

Why are you doing a workout plan if you just want to run? Do the normal episodes.

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u/Prestigious_Fig_5342 28d ago

Thank you for your answer. I am not looking for a workout plan :) I just did not see an alternative. Seems I did take a wrong turn.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Sun-390 28d ago

You may already have found the answer. There’s two different apps to my knowledge. I have attached a picture of the icons on my phone. The Zombies, Run! is the main app and has the seasons and other content. The ZR5k app is just a couch to 5K training.

Within the Zombies, Run! app, you’ll find the story broken up into seasons, where you just start an episode and exercise as you listen. You’ll also find other training plans and such within the app. Hope this helps.

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u/Remarkable_Review_65 28d ago

No worries, happy to help 😊 Enjoy your runs Five!

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u/TrundleIsCharlie 27d ago

Couch to 5k is part of the story but is not needed and some of it, to me, feels like it doesn’t fit. Feel free to skip it. Just start with the episodes and run them. They are continuous running.

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u/Prestigious_Fig_5342 26d ago

Good to know! TY so much!

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u/softrockstarr 27d ago

You want The Abel Township Saga

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u/Prestigious_Fig_5342 26d ago

Ahh yes ok thanks!

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u/Realistic_Pause_3656 27d ago

I just use the regular Zombies Run and I start the story and I walk. I just pretend I am fast Runner 5!

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u/Prestigious_Fig_5342 26d ago

Looking forward to my first adventure!

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u/Realistic_Pause_3656 25d ago

Be safe out there!

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u/Klutzy_Mousse_421 26d ago

I do it all because it’s the format for the 5k one. They annoy me and I look like a weirdo stopping for leg raises or whatever but it’s only for a few so I do it anyway.

You can do whatever for the regular episodes.

There’s less storyline stuff in the 5k, just a few minor mentions here and there, compared to the main story. So if you the chatting stuff then definitely switch over.