I've had several people who have completed the watch to 5k programme looking to move on to 10k. It's something I'm looking into and I will be sure to let you know when I release anything.
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Apps Watch to 5K: Couch to 5km Apple Watch App. *New features *
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Good luck with the running.
Ben - really like the app so far. Nice to have a standalone watch app!
A couple thoughts for consideration: 1. When doing the warmup or cooldown walk, there is no music control available by swiping in the app. If that could be added, it would make the music controls more consistent across the app. There are also no warmup/cooldown stats until the end when you look on the phone. It would be great to see heartrate at least, if not distance as well, during the walks. It might also be nice to have a 1 or 2 minute check on the heartrate during the cooldown to watch progress as the weeks go on as that is a good gauge for health. 2. There doesn't seem to be a way to pause the app. This might be a good feature just in case you want to pause your progress to chat with a neighbor or get stopped at a crossing or some other reason. Just a couple ideas, as it is definitely a solid app now and glad to be using it!
A couple thoughts for consideration: 1. When doing the warmup or cooldown walk, there is no music control available by swiping in the app. If that could be added, it would make the music controls more consistent across the app. There are also no warmup/cooldown stats until the end when you look on the phone. It would be great to see heartrate at least, if not distance as well, during the walks. It might also be nice to have a 1 or 2 minute check on the heartrate during the cooldown to watch progress as the weeks go on as that is a good gauge for health. 2. There doesn't seem to be a way to pause the app. This might be a good feature just in case you want to pause your progress to chat with a neighbor or get stopped at a crossing or some other reason. Just a couple ideas, as it is definitely a solid app now and glad to be using it!
Ben - have been using your app for the last couple of weeks and it's been great. Thanks for your work.
One little piece of feedback - would it possible to auto create "segments" for each of the runs. e.g. For week 2, there'd be a segment for each 90s run and 2min walk? That way I'd be able to see (and record) my running pace as opposed to the current average pace for the whole workout which ignores the workout is made up of running and walking. If not, can manual segments be created by double tapping the AW screen like we can do for regular runs?
One little piece of feedback - would it possible to auto create "segments" for each of the runs. e.g. For week 2, there'd be a segment for each 90s run and 2min walk? That way I'd be able to see (and record) my running pace as opposed to the current average pace for the whole workout which ignores the workout is made up of running and walking. If not, can manual segments be created by double tapping the AW screen like we can do for regular runs?
Thanks for the feedback. I hope you have enjoyed using the app and have managed your first of many 5Ks!
The application does actually record the walk and run segments in the data but apple fitness is not currently showing them. I may look to make them available in the iPhone companion app in the future.
I am currently working on an update that with the following couple of improvements:
• Improved the speed at which the display is updated when you raise your wrist.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the average pace metric to display incorrectly during the workout.
If anyone would like to beta test this version give me a shout
Thanks for your reply. Your app certainly got me off the sofa and into running 5k quite regularly so many thanks.Thanks for the feedback. I hope you have enjoyed using the app and have managed your first of many 5Ks!
The application does actually record the walk and run segments in the data but apple fitness is not currently showing them. I may look to make them available in the iPhone companion app in the future.
I am currently working on an update that with the following couple of improvements:
• Improved the speed at which the display is updated when you raise your wrist.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the average pace metric to display incorrectly during the workout.
If anyone would like to beta test this version give me a shout
I soon realised the segments were there once I started exporting the data to a 3rd party app. Probably should have updated my post.
Glad to hear you got the app and started to run.
Out of interest what app did you use to export the data?
I've just released a small update with the following improvements:
• Improved the speed at which the display is updated when you raise your wrist.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the average pace metric to display incorrectly during the workout.
The app I use is HealthFit. It's pretty good for syncing workout data between various 3rd parties.
Thanks @chomer I have been recommending HealthFit to users who want to sync their data with Strava.
A few users have requested the ability to switch runs to indoor runs to use the app on a treadmill so I am going to look to add support for this soon. A couple of users have also asked for the voice prompts to come from the watches speaker. I would be interested to hear your views on the above or any other features you would like to see.
I hope you have all had a lovely christmas! Keep on running.
A few users have requested the ability to switch runs to indoor runs to use the app on a treadmill so I am going to look to add support for this soon. A couple of users have also asked for the voice prompts to come from the watches speaker. I would be interested to hear your views on the above or any other features you would like to see.
I hope you have all had a lovely christmas! Keep on running.
I have just finished the next version of the app which includes support for indoors runs and the ability to hear the virtual coach over the watches built in speaker.
A few users have been reporting issues with hearing the coach over their AirPods. If anyone has AirPods and a watch and would like to join the beta please let me know and I can send you a TestFlight link.
A few users have been reporting issues with hearing the coach over their AirPods. If anyone has AirPods and a watch and would like to join the beta please let me know and I can send you a TestFlight link.
Hey Ben, not sure if you got anybody to help out with this but if not I’d like to give it a go
Hi Ben, I’d also be interested in the next version of your app now that it includes support for indoor runs
The latest version with indoor run support 2.6.1 shipped this week. You can toggle indoor/outdoor runs in the new "Run Settings" screen which can be accessed by scrolling to the bottom of the run overview screen (the one with overview circles and the start button).
@tommybavfc @pdauser92 2.6.1 can be had in the App Store - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/watch...30200&ign-itsct=apps_box#?platform=appleWatch
2.7.0 is in beta testing now with a newly designed Run Complete screen. If you want to join the beta feel free to send me a PM and I'll get you hooked up with a TestFlight invite.
2.7.0 is in beta testing now with a newly designed Run Complete screen. If you want to join the beta feel free to send me a PM and I'll get you hooked up with a TestFlight invite.
2.7.0 is now out in the store and I'm busy working on the next major update.
The plan is to add a Phone companion app that allows you to see your progress and view previous recorded runs. I would love to hear if any of you have suggestions for what you would like to see in a Phone companion app!
The plan is to add a Phone companion app that allows you to see your progress and view previous recorded runs. I would love to hear if any of you have suggestions for what you would like to see in a Phone companion app!
This is a major release which includes a brand new iPhone companion app allowing you to track your progress, view your achievements and view your past runs.
If you would be interested in testing the app please send me a PM and I will share the TestFlight link with you.
Thanks to all the testers so far.
The companion app is now feature complete and we have entered the beta testing phase. We are still looking for more beta testers so please let me know if you are interested in being added to the beta. It's totally free to join and you will get access to the full 5K plan!
The companion app is now feature complete and we have entered the beta testing phase. We are still looking for more beta testers so please let me know if you are interested in being added to the beta. It's totally free to join and you will get access to the full 5K plan!
Version 3 of the app is now live in the App Store 🎉 https://apple.co/3MDCBQB
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To celebrate the launch, I'm giving away ten copies of the app to members of this forum. Just comment below, and I will send you a PM with a promo code.
To celebrate the launch, I'm giving away ten copies of the app to members of this forum. Just comment below, and I will send you a PM with a promo code.
Can I get a code for this? Just graduated, might well do something good for myself while I wait for jobs to respond back
Thank you! I'll PM you a code now.I'd love a code please - such a good app
Congratulations on graduating. Check your inbox for a code.Can I get a code for this? Just graduated, might well do something good for myself while I wait for jobs to respond back
Hopefully the gradual nine week plan will allow you to run without causing you any discomfort. I've sent you a code.
