FIRST iPhone Companion


What's New
Bug fix...
Size:
3.3 MB
Category:
Health & Fitness
OS:
iOS
Developer:
Bryan Catron
Price:
$2.99
Compatible:
iPhone iPad
Requirements:
Compatible with iPhone
Version:
1.0.1

Description - FIRST iPhone Companion

Bryan Catron , the publisher behind many iOS app (Show Judge ,FIRST iPhone Companion), brings FIRST iPhone Companion with a number of new features along with the usual bug fixes. FIRST iPhone Companion app has been update to version 1.0.1 with several major changes and improvements. App release that improves performance, provides several new options.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • they need to read the book..

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Overall Satisfactionc56
Getting Better Thanks for the Updates.
Thanks for updating the app and integrating feedback.
Usefulnessc50

I can switch from minutes/mile to mph. found in 1 reviews
It's really quick to switch between units. found in 1 reviews
Love that this app calculates paces for the FIRST runs. found in 1 reviews
Many runners normally think of their pace in min/mile. found in 1 reviews
Very convenient not having to haul my book around. found in 1 reviews
track repeats tempo run and long run x2013. found in 1 reviews
Great to see that it's now mobile. found in 1 reviews
treadmill runners and metric units. found in 1 reviews
Getting Better Thanks for the Updates. found in 1 reviews
the novice marathon training program assumes you can run 8 miles. found in 2 reviews
Added marathon pace on race day which the book gives. found in 2 reviews
the 16 week marathon training program includes five 20 mile runs. found in 2 reviews
App does not include intermediate 5K plan. found in 1 reviews
Good but needs updates. found in 1 reviews
While setting up again isn't a huge hassle. found in 1 reviews
It would be great if you could make comments on the runs. found in 1 reviews
Needs to incorporate features of other running APPs: timer. found in 1 reviews
Needs marathon pace on race day which the book gives. found in 2 reviews
but not for running outside without another APP or device. found in 1 reviews
It doesn't get any more reasonable as the plan goes on. found in 1 reviews
If you are starting to run again at intermediate level. found in 1 reviews
I wish i could return it. found in 1 reviews
Needs to sync with my IBook. found in 1 reviews
If I wanted to carry the book everywhere. found in 2 reviews

If you are iPhone and iPad owner,you now can download FIRST iPhone Companion for $2.99 from Apple Store. The application is available in multiple languages: English, German. It weighs in at only 3.3 MB to download. The new FIRST iPhone Companion app version 1.0.1 has been updated on 2014-11-29. For ensuring consistency with the device you should take into account the following app compatibility information: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
More Info: Find more info about FIRST iPhone Companion in Bryan Catron`s Official Website : http://www2.furman.edu/sites/first/Pages/default.aspx


Best seller "Run Less, Run Faster" presents the FIRST iPhone Companion app. Created by the internationally recognized Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), this app outlines comprehensive training programs for 5K, 10K, half ...
Great for calculations but crashes every time I hit the more button Can t wait to train with this program though                 Nice companion but unstable in iOS 11 2 bigdaddygo
Use it for every race I do Nice if it fit with the iHpneX screen but not critical                 Love it Sparky_007
I already own the book but calculating the paces for different training programs has aways been time consuming That s why I downloaded this app However when I set it up for a half marathon training program I discovered that it s different from what s in the book It s an 18 week program in the book but only 16 weeks in the app That seems to be source of the problem Week 16 in the app is the same as week 18 in the book 15 17 and 14 16 But then week 13 in the app is the same as week 14 in the book 12 13 and so on until week 8 in the app which has a different interval workout than the book s week 9 but is otherwise the same Week 7 in the app calls for 4x1200 instead of 6 The book and app remain separated by 1 week until the app s week 3 which is similar to the book s week 3 except for a different interval workout Weeks 2 and 1 are the same in the book and app I don t know if these are errors or if they represent intentional changes to the half marathon program since my edition of the book was published 2007 If they were intentional changes it would be nice if they disclosed that up front But as long as you don t might a slightly different training schedule it looks like it will do the job I just wish it would calculate the interval paces in min mile instead of just the time to complete each interval             The half marathon training schedule is different from the book LA Hapa
It would be nice to include the 5k novice and 5k intermediate programs from the book as well as the key movements and key stretches and the strength training movements It s the bare bones of the program would like to see some more substance to this app             Needs more New to the program
The app functions well but the paces it suggests aren t feasible You put in your latest race time and it calculates your workouts The first week it has you running 1 min mile or more faster It doesn t get any more reasonable as the plan goes on I wish i could return it         The paces are unreasonable choosing a nickname is dumb
Update I would also like to see a summary screen that can be printed or emailed with all the weeks on one page Would be helpful to pin up on the wall instead of constantly referencing the app Either that or make the app more feedback goal oriented so it is worth referencing daily I was just sitting down to do all the math cross referencing tables etc for an upcoming marathon and get everything entered into my calendar when it occurred to me I wonder if there s an app for that Sure enough the new FIRST companion app Great Thanks One thing I would add is support for populating the calendar and or viewing in a calendar format setting which days are run days etc Also it would be helpful if selected race goal times populated on the setup page for a given calculated 5k pace This would avoid flipping back and forth between setup and main screens                 Great app very useful for the BEST training plan out there JeffB.
I am revising my review missing features posted on July 4 2014 I am not able to delete or edit it This app is great and does have the features I was looking for with the exception of one item The app does show the final goal and can back into a goal on the calculated screen I originally looked for these features on the start screen and training program schedule The only other suggestion is to fill in the training criteria instead of referencing a page in the book                     Revising review rating Missing features July 4 2014 0fix
It s nice to have the training modules on my phone But you cannot use this App without referencing the book For example none of the cross training or strength exercises are in the program just a reference to a page in the book If I wanted to carry the book everywhere I wouldn t have paid for the app     Seems like it s only half done SlowMomLawyer
This is a good companion to the book and might even replace it if you already understand the principles in the book To those frustrated by the supposedly too demeaning opening long run read the book You are supposed to begin these programs with a base level of fitness 8 miles is not too much to ask                 Good companion to book JonSuss
App does not include intermediate 5K plan which was my whole reason for purchasing it Annoying because now I have to use the book anyway defeating the purpose of the app If you are starting to run again at intermediate level or beginning the beginner 5k is missing too then just stick with the book and do your own calculations             does not include intermediate 5K plan Istinaletheia
I expected more for this app It simply repeats the same information from the tables in the book with no added value The running program is good for training but what you are buying with this app is simply an advertisement to buy the book Note to developer timing and distance tracking at a minimum would be very helpful so you could measure your performance against the prescribed runs     No functionality Disappointed Runner 45
The app serves as a very nice companion app to the book It serves its intended purpose well The one enhancement suggestion would be to show both min mi and mph without having to re setup Many runners normally think of their pace in min mile However when using a treadmill we may have to use mph if the equipment doesn t allow us to switch units I find that most of my track repeats and many of my tempo runs are done on the treadmill while my long runs are outside While setting up again isn t a huge hassle it would be nice to not have to do this step                 Nice companion app to book Tri Runner - Marathoner
Overall a good companion app to the book It would be great if you could make comments on the runs Also if you could store multiple training plans so that you could plan ahead for different runs Keep the updates coming             Almost Disappointed PEPID fan
Just got this and am thrilled to have my workouts with me everywhere I go I ve been using this program for 4 years and my book is getting kind of shabby My only complaint is that the workouts are given based on past performance times I would prefer if you could also set them based on goal marathon times like the plans in the back of the book                 Great app kob928
1 Need to remove references from the book I want to use the APP so I don t have to carry the book with me 2 Needs to incorporate features of other running APPs timer GPS workout history pace keeper thoroughly the workout Otherwise this is just a good calculator so that I don t have to reference the tables in the book Works for treadmill running but not for running outside without another APP or device         Needs More Like the book; Not the APP
It s a great quick guide but for the runs it always says reference a page number in the Run Less Run Faster book When I click on it it just tries to get me to buy the book that I already have downloaded on my IPhone It would be great if the two of them could sync with each other Especially because the page it tells you to reference is not the same on your phone as it is in the paperback or IPad             Needs to sync with my IBook Steve - 0
Very convenient not having to haul my book around Access to my training schedule anytime A few discrepancies noted week 4 final 20 miler pace is wrong Week 7 speed workout does not match book                 Convenient KevinE77
Love that this app calculates paces for the FIRST runs It was very time consuming to flip through the book to lay out a training plan But please add the 10 mile race plan from your web site to the app Regarding some of the other reviewers they need to read the book This is a planning aid for those who are following a very specific training plan for performance improvement You need to have a solid base built up before doing these plans that is why it assumes you can do an 8 mile long run off the bat If you can t get yourself a couch to or beginner plan and come back to FIRST to do time goal oriented training after you have a few races under your belt                 Time saver Run maven
Ditto on other review starts at 8 miles for half marathon More than that it lists the same data that is in the book but I still have to MANUALLY LOAD DATA into 2nd app like Run Keeper Where is the Start button that loads this all Run keeper at least has intervals and plans all pre built Get me version 2     What am I missing 23chester
Just uploaded this Put in info for half marathon in April It came back with a program that starts at 8 miles This is def wrong esp for an inexperienced runner I used the book for my first 5k and it worked beautifully Want to do a 13 1 now but no way can I begin at 8 miles without injury I m really disappointed     Confused Revmadre
Great to see that it s now mobile Whether running on the track road or a treadmill I can switch from minutes mile to mph It s really quick to switch between units Love the speed workouts the paces and having the cross training workouts will take my fitness to the next level This app is all I need to get faster                     Running To the Next Level SandyTakeHeart
So glad this is finally available No more having to lookup the FIRST tables on my kindle before runs However I was really hoping that they would have included meter to mile pace conversions for the track repeats I always have to lookup the conversions online before I do my speed work due to the way Garmin shows pace Never quite understood why the book didn t include this Also the app barks at you if you enter a marathon date inside of 16 weeks If you run marathons with any frequency it s rare that you find yourself training for a race that is 16 weeks out Finally make certain you put down Saturday as your race date even if your race is on Sunday otherwise the app will throw your schedule off by one week cut you short by one week Other than that it s a nice quick reference for your runs if you follow the FIRST system                 Great but Ralphimself
Very convenient not having to haul my book around Access to my training schedule anytime A few discrepancies noted week 4 final 20 miler pace is wrong Week 7 speed workout does not match book              Convenient
The app serves as a very nice companion app to the book It serves its intended purpose well The one enhancement suggestion would be to show both minmi and mph without having to resetup Many runners normally think of their pace in minmile However when using a treadmill we may have to use mph if the equipment doesnt allow us to switch units I find that most of my track repeats and many of my tempo runs are done on the treadmill while my long runs are outside While setting up again isnt a huge hassle it would be nice to not have to do this step              Nice companion app to book
Its a great quick guide but for the runs it always says reference a page number in the Run Less Run Faster book When I click on it it just tries to get me to buy the book that I already have downloaded on my IPhone It would be great if the two of them could sync with each other Especially because the page it tells you to reference is not the same on your phone as it is in the paperback or IPad           Needs to sync with my IBook
Overall a good companion app to the book It would be great if you could make comments on the runs Also if you could store multiple training plans so that you could plan ahead for different runs Keep the updates coming           Almost
I am revising my review missing features posted on July 4 2014 I am not able to delete or edit it This app is great and does have the features I was looking for with the exception of one item The app does show the final goal and can back into a goal on the calculated screen I originally looked for these features on the start screen and training program schedule The only other suggestion is to fill in the training criteria instead of referencing a page in the book                 Revising reviewrating Missing features July 4 2014
App does not include intermediate 5K plan which was my whole reason for purchasing it Annoying because now I have to use the book anyway defeating the purpose of the app If you are starting to run again at intermediate level or beginning the beginner 5k is missing too then just stick with the book and do your own calculations           does not include intermediate 5K plan
Love that this app calculates paces for the FIRST runs It was very time consuming to flip through the book to lay out a training plan But please add the 10 mile race plan from your web site to the app Regarding some of the other reviewersthey need to read the book This is a planning aid for those who are following a very specific training plan for performance improvement You need to have a solid base built up before doing these plansthat is why it assumes you can do an 8 mile long run off the bat If you cant get yourself a couch to or beginner plan and come back to FIRST to do time goal oriented training after you have a few races under your belt              Time saver
Added marathon pace on race day which the book gives Thanks for updating the app and integrating feedback              Getting Better Thanks for the Updates
1 Need to remove references from the book I want to use the APP so I dont have to carry the book with me 2 Needs to incorporate features of other running APPs timer GPS workout history pace keeper thoroughly the workout Otherwise this is just a good calculator so that I dont have to reference the tables in the book Works for treadmill running but not for running outside without another APP or device        Needs More
Great to see that its now mobile Whether running on the trackroad or a treadmill I can switch from minutesmile to mph Its really quick to switch between units Love the speed workouts the paces and having the crosstraining workouts will take my fitness to the next level This app is all I need to get faster                 Running To the Next Level
The app functions well but the paces it suggests arent feasible You put in your latest race time and it calculates your workouts The first week it has you running 1 minmile or more faster It doesnt get any more reasonable as the plan goes on I wish i could return it        The paces are unreasonable
So glad this is finally available No more having to lookup the FIRST tables on my kindle before runs However I was really hoping that they would have included metertomile pace conversions for the track repeats I always have to lookup the conversions online before I do my speed work due to the way Garmin shows pace Never quite understood why the book didnt include this Also the app barks at you if you enter a marathon date inside of 16weeks If you run marathons with any frequency its rare that you find yourself training for a race that is 16 weeks out Finally make certain you put down Saturday as your race date even if your race is on Sunday otherwise the app will throw your schedule off by one week cut you short by one week Other than that its a nice quick reference for your runs if you follow the FIRST system              Great but
Just got this and am thrilled to have my workouts with me everywhere I go Ive been using this program for 4 years and my book is getting kind of shabby My only complaint is that the workouts are given based on past performance times I would prefer if you could also set them based on goal marathon times like the plans in the back of the book              Great app
Just uploaded this Put in info for half marathon in April It came back with a program that starts at 8 miles This is def wrong esp for an inexperienced runner I used the book for my first 5k and it worked beautifully Want to do a 131 now but no way can I begin at 8 miles without injury Im really disappointed     Confused
Ditto on other review starts at 8 miles for half marathon More than that it lists the same data that is in the book but I still have to MANUALLY LOAD DATA into 2nd app like Run Keeper Where is the Start button that loads this all Run keeper at least has intervals and plans all pre built Get me version 2     What am I missing
Its nice to have the training modules on my phone But you cannot use this App without referencing the book For example none of the crosstraining or strength exercises are in the program just a reference to a page in the book If I wanted to carry the book everywhere I wouldnt have paid for the app     Seems like its only half done
Update I would also like to see a summary screen that can be printed or emailed with all the weeks on one page Would be helpful to pin up on the wall instead of constantly referencing the app Either that or make the app more feedback goal oriented so it is worth referencing daily I was just sitting down to do all the math cross referencing tables etc for an upcoming marathon and get everything entered into my calendar when it occurred to me I wonder if theres an app for that Sure enough the new FIRST companion app Great Thanks One thing I would add is support for populating the calendar andor viewing in a calendar format setting which days are run days etc Also it would be helpful if selected race goal times populated on the setup page for a given calculated 5k pace This would avoid flipping back and forth between setup and main screens              Great app very useful for the BEST training plan out there
I expected more for this app It simply repeats the same information from the tables in the book with no added value The running program is good for training but what you are buying with this app is simply an advertisement to buy the book Note to developer timing and distance tracking at a minimum would be very helpful so you could measure your performance against the prescribed runs     No functionality
This is a good companion to the book and might even replace it if you already understand the principles in the book To those frustrated by the supposedly toodemeaning opening long run read the book You are supposed to begin these programs with a base level of fitness 8 miles is not too much to ask              Good companion to book


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