Ask HN: How did you train for your first 5k/10k? 2 points by sbolt 3y ago ↗ HN I’m new to running and am curious what you have found to work when starting out?
[–] ssss11 3y ago ↗ My wife used a free technique called something like “couch to 5k” which works well. It get you to progressively improve from a short distance up to 5k - google it and take a look. Best of luck.
[–] thesuperbigfrog 3y ago ↗ "Zombies Run: 5K Training":You get to play the role of a "runner" in training in a zombie-filled post-apocolyptic world.It's a well-done story to help make fitness more like a fun game. Running from zombies to help save the world can be quite motivating and enjoyable.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run-5k-training/id5665...https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixtostart...There is also a regular game that tells a story while you run:https://zombiesrungame.com/
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[ 5.7 ms ] story [ 20.2 ms ] threadYou get to play the role of a "runner" in training in a zombie-filled post-apocolyptic world.
It's a well-done story to help make fitness more like a fun game. Running from zombies to help save the world can be quite motivating and enjoyable.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run-5k-training/id5665...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixtostart...
There is also a regular game that tells a story while you run:
https://zombiesrungame.com/