Hal Higdon's 1/2 Marathon - N1
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About Hal Higdon's 1/2 Marathon - N1
Get ready for your first half marathon by training with Hal Higdon the best known running author and athlete. His training programs have helped thousands reach their running goals, and this half marathon novice 1 app will help you get to the starting line with confidence.
Hal Higdon's many accomplishments include:
* Author of 35 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and a new novel, Marathon
* Completed over 111 marathons and has won four overall victories and numerous age-group firsts
* Holds the current M40 and M45 American records for the steeplechase
* Is one of the founders of Round Runners Club of America
* Has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer
ABOUT THE TRAINING PLAN - NOVICE 1
This Novice 1 Half Marathon Training Program is designed both for beginner runners who want to prepare for a 13.1-mile race, but also for experienced runners interested in a fail safe program that will help them to excel without making excessive demands on their time.
Novice 1 is designed for newcomers, individuals who have done very little or even no running before. If you are fit enough to finish the Week 1 long run of 4 miles--even if you have to walk the distance--Novice 1 will get you ready to complete a half marathon in 12 weeks.
Before starting to train for a half marathon, you need to possess a basic fitness level. If you are over age 35, you probably should see your doctor for a physical exam, but assuming no major health problems, most healthy people can train themselves to complete a 13.1-mile race.
The training plan assumes you have the ability to run 3 miles, three to four times a week. If that seems difficult, consider a shorter distance for your first race. You can try our best selling Ease into 5K app which will prepare you to run 3 miles three times a week.
* Twelve weeks long
* Run three days a week
* Cross train two days a week
* Rest two days a week
* Two regular runs a week + one long run each week
* Long runs range from 4 to 10 miles
* The plan finishes with the 1/2 marathon on race day
APP FEATURES
* You can set Saturday or Sunday race day
* Hal Higdon's voice will encourage you during your runs
* Distance and pace automatically tracked with built in GPS
* Metric units support
* Training schedule at your fingertips
* See dates for recommended 5K and 10K races during your training
* Set your training start date based on the race date
* Home screen shows a visual indicator of your training progress
* Select your own music and skip tracks without leaving the app
* Half point alert, letting you know when to turn back
* Share your workouts on Facebook and Twitter right from your app
* Lock Buttons feature prevents accidental button activation during workouts
* Excellent customer support
* Journal screen lets you document your run
* See your run on a map
* Sync your runs with TrainingPeaks software online directly from your mobile device
* See distance and average pace in the List
* The List view shows the cumulative distance you have run with the app
* The List view shows your fastest mile from all your workouts
* Journal entry screen allows for easier data entry with larger fields
* For treadmill runs you can easily input your treadmill speed and it will be converted into minute per mile (or kilometer) pace
* You can change the workout day in the journal entry
Because this app needs accurate location information, this app requires a device with a GPS antenna.
Hal Higdon's many accomplishments include:
* Author of 35 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and a new novel, Marathon
* Completed over 111 marathons and has won four overall victories and numerous age-group firsts
* Holds the current M40 and M45 American records for the steeplechase
* Is one of the founders of Round Runners Club of America
* Has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer
ABOUT THE TRAINING PLAN - NOVICE 1
This Novice 1 Half Marathon Training Program is designed both for beginner runners who want to prepare for a 13.1-mile race, but also for experienced runners interested in a fail safe program that will help them to excel without making excessive demands on their time.
Novice 1 is designed for newcomers, individuals who have done very little or even no running before. If you are fit enough to finish the Week 1 long run of 4 miles--even if you have to walk the distance--Novice 1 will get you ready to complete a half marathon in 12 weeks.
Before starting to train for a half marathon, you need to possess a basic fitness level. If you are over age 35, you probably should see your doctor for a physical exam, but assuming no major health problems, most healthy people can train themselves to complete a 13.1-mile race.
The training plan assumes you have the ability to run 3 miles, three to four times a week. If that seems difficult, consider a shorter distance for your first race. You can try our best selling Ease into 5K app which will prepare you to run 3 miles three times a week.
* Twelve weeks long
* Run three days a week
* Cross train two days a week
* Rest two days a week
* Two regular runs a week + one long run each week
* Long runs range from 4 to 10 miles
* The plan finishes with the 1/2 marathon on race day
APP FEATURES
* You can set Saturday or Sunday race day
* Hal Higdon's voice will encourage you during your runs
* Distance and pace automatically tracked with built in GPS
* Metric units support
* Training schedule at your fingertips
* See dates for recommended 5K and 10K races during your training
* Set your training start date based on the race date
* Home screen shows a visual indicator of your training progress
* Select your own music and skip tracks without leaving the app
* Half point alert, letting you know when to turn back
* Share your workouts on Facebook and Twitter right from your app
* Lock Buttons feature prevents accidental button activation during workouts
* Excellent customer support
* Journal screen lets you document your run
* See your run on a map
* Sync your runs with TrainingPeaks software online directly from your mobile device
* See distance and average pace in the List
* The List view shows the cumulative distance you have run with the app
* The List view shows your fastest mile from all your workouts
* Journal entry screen allows for easier data entry with larger fields
* For treadmill runs you can easily input your treadmill speed and it will be converted into minute per mile (or kilometer) pace
* You can change the workout day in the journal entry
Because this app needs accurate location information, this app requires a device with a GPS antenna.
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What are users saying about Hal Higdon's 1/2 Marathon - N1
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i just started using the app - not even running yet - and it has crashed on me 5 times. I want my money back immediately! Terrible APP
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This app worked wonders on my iphone. Never crashed and could play any music app while using it. Since switching to Samsung Galaxy 5...app doesnt function correctly at all. You cant play music from other apps like RockMyRun or Google Music. And if you try to use another app at all, this one crashes. I ran 1 miles before I noticed i was not receiving vocal updates. Fix this app please.
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I'm very disappointed in this app. First, because it only lets you choose Saturday or Sunday goal date. I prefer to do my long runs on Tuesdays, even though my goal date may be a Sunday. Also, it is very difficult to record treadmill runs and cross training. The app starts the timer and won't save the journal entry. It's very irritating to retype the entry multiple times. You can get Hal Higdon schedules online. I guess I just expected this to be a more customizable schedule and recording app.
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Purchased this app to help me train for my first half marathon, and to record my progress. However the record entries have to be inputted manually it doesnt transfer direct after you finish a run and whats more annoying is its pointless inputting it anyway as it doesnt actually save it anyway. I was having to screen shot and keep pictures to record my progress. The app doesnt provide me with what it states it does
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HTC One M9, Android 5.1, unrooted I'm using an external music player, Zombies, Run and this program at the same time. (I start them in that order every time). Things I like: 1. It's set up by distance, not speed. I'm not a fast runner, so it's better for me to run for distance, especially for this, since i need to know I can actually cross the finish line without paramedics 2. Hal states the distance in your left ear, and pep talks in your right ear (seems like every km). Small thing, but I appreciate it 3. It's in miles. Since the 1/2 is measured in miles, it's good they do this, but my Garmin is in KM and their summaries also tell you miles and kms so that's helpful 4. GPS is included Things I didn't like: 1. Hal doesn't have a volume control and if you're using an external player, you can't hear him over the music (the other apps voices were louder) 2. As soon as you hit Run, it's on. No warm up, and no time to get my phone into my running belt. I wish there was a countdown or something like that, so I can be ready 3. It doesn't stop when you've completed. Hal lets you know you're done, but if you don't click done, it keeps recording your time and distance.
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i just started using the app - not even running yet - and it has crashed on me 5 times. I want my money back immediately! Terrible APP
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So buggy, will crash during workouts which is super inconvenient. Wish I hadn't spent money on this.
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Update: this app says it logs runs but it wont. It erases my history. They make it impossible to access your journal without starting a new run, canceling out anything you did that day. Huge waste of money. I have apps that do 10x moee than this that were free. I contacted the company and they said they'd get back to me in 24 hours and that was 3 days ago.
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I downloaded and used it and set to start today (Sunday) but it keeps reverting to tomorrow (Monday) and it won't let me change my start date. I can do the same thing for free and track it with it starting on the days I want and not have to waste the money on something that won't work the way I need it to. I would like a refund as I just purchased it today and it's not what I expected for the money.
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Haven't had a problem with it, but I use Play Music for music.
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For a paid app this one had a lot to desire. I have used free running apps that have more features and statistics. I thought with the name backing this app that there would be a good workout plan with it. Wrong. The app is considerably confusing and my kids could make a better use interface than this one. I would not recommend and I wish I could get my money back. If your looking to pay for s fitness app, go out and download endomondo.
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This app worked wonders on my iphone. Never crashed and could play any music app while using it. Since switching to Samsung Galaxy 5...app doesnt function correctly at all. You cant play music from other apps like RockMyRun or Google Music. And if you try to use another app at all, this one crashes. I ran 1 miles before I noticed i was not receiving vocal updates. Fix this app please.
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It was hard to stay on track with this app but in the end I was prepared and finished my first half marathon :)
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I still experience some glitchy things related forced closings and music, but overall, the plan presentation is amazing. So easy to use, and the tips are nice. Love Bluefin!
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Crashes quite often especially if you dont leave it the only app open during the runs (if you go to another app it crashes also if you get a call or text while its running), as another said, forces start or end date (user cannot choose both.) Not worth the cost esp since the plan is on his website for free!
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Don't understand log, my phone shutdown while I was running lost data for that run. Navigation is useless, music is useless....not worth buying!!!
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This app has force closed 3 of 4 times that I've tried to use it which is very frustrating. I have no patience for this. Please fix this problem asap.
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Downloaded app and it wouldn't even let me select the day I wanted my program to begin. Kept forcing me to choose the date it wanted. Navigation is unclear. Not worth what I paid for it.
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I still experience some glitchy things related forced closings and music, but overall, the plan presentation is amazing. So easy to use, and the tips are nice. Love Bluefin!
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Crashes quite often especially if you dont leave it the only app open during the runs (if you go to another app it crashes also if you get a call or text while its running), as another said, forces start or end date (user cannot choose both.) Not worth the cost esp since the plan is on his website for free!
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by Z####:
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Don't understand log, my phone shutdown while I was running lost data for that run. Navigation is useless, music is useless....not worth buying!!!
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by D####:
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This app has force closed 3 of 4 times that I've tried to use it which is very frustrating. I have no patience for this. Please fix this problem asap.
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by Z####:
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Downloaded app and it wouldn't even let me select the day I wanted my program to begin. Kept forcing me to choose the date it wanted. Navigation is unclear. Not worth what I paid for it.
by U####:
I used this app to train for my last half marathon and I was very happy with it, but at that point I was using an iPhone. I have since switched to a nexus 6P and I am frustrated as the app crashes everytime I use it. Unfortunately, I now need to find a different plan in the middle of my training. Very disappointed in the (re)purchase.