Couch To 5k

I took the day off today to rest up, and to get ready for my parents who are visiting from Oregon tomorrow.  Christina’s sister was talking the other day about couch to 5k which is an iPhone app “as seen on ABC News and featured in the Best iPhone Apps book.  Couch to 5K has been helping thousands of people ease into running and incrementally build up their running strength in just 9 weeks.”  I tried it out this afternoon while Mr. Tyler was taking his afternoon nap and I must say I love it.  Their website also has lots of podcasts which you can listen to while you run.  I went just over two miles for thirty minutes and burned a little over 300 caleries.  As you can see from the video, your iPhone starts giving you instructions (when to warm up, when to walk, when to run, and when to cool down).  You can even listen to music from your iPhone while using it (I didn’t because I had to listen for Tyler but still really awesome).  If you are into running or if you’re thinking about getting into running check it out (I paid $2.99 for it).