Couch to 5K® - Run training

Couch to 5K® - Run training

By Active Network, LLC

  • Category: Health & Fitness
  • Release Date: 2011-08-10
  • Current Version: 4.5.6
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 199.92 MB
  • Developer: Active Network, LLC
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Score: 4.58832
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Description

Get off the couch and get running with the OFFICIAL Couch to 5K® training app! This oft-imitated program has helped thousands of new runners move from the couch to the finish line. Spend just 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be ready to finish your first 5K (3.1-mile) race! Get more information about the Couch to 5K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/couch-to-5k-app Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Couch to 5K coach you select talks to you during your workouts. To save your battery, Couch to 5K sends audio notifications when your screen is locked or another app is in use. To be sure you hear the coach during your workout, please do the following: • Turn on Notifications permissions • Turn on the hardware ring/silent switch (no red showing) • Turn your ringer volume up • Turn off Do Not Disturb (swipe up for Control Panel and the moon button should not be white) • Within the app, in Settings > Workout Options, be sure the Trainer Volume is up Without granting notification permissions, during a workout you can click the lock icon at the top left to keep the app active and still hear the coach. For support please contact us at: MobileSupport@activenetwork.com We would love to hear from you. WINNER of the 2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness App! Features • Training plan designed by Active.com trainers • Choose from 4 different motivating virtual coaches—Johnny Dead, Constance, Billie or Sergeant Block • Hear human audio cues to guide you through each workout • Listen to your favorite playlists with in-app music player • Calculate your distance & pace and map your routes with FREE GPS support* • Log your workouts and share your progress on Facebook • Get support from the largest running community on Active.com Trainer • Repeat workouts and track your best performance • Treadmill support allows manual entry of workouts • Track your progress with total distance and average pace • Graphs for workouts to compare distance and pace Finished the Couch to 5K program and ready to take your running program to the next level? Check out our 5K to 10K app to prep for your first 10K race here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5k-to-10k/id526458735! Praise "The popular Couch to 5K app helps new runners avoid injury from doing too much, too soon." —Runners World, June 2012 "It's ridiculously easy to use (it's hard not to, as you just do what you're told) and it's fantastic that you have an encouraging voice talking you through things." —Engadget, June 2012 "Active.com’s Couch to 5K is one of my favorite… apps. With its customizable features, interactivity, and well-rounded interface, I may actually stay off the couch this time." —148Apps, October 2011 "I knew as soon as I decided to start the Couch to 5K program that I would need something to keep me accountable—not just to showing up for my training, but to actually doing it properly. Of course there’s an app for that." —CalorieLab, April 2012 "If you have been struggling to get your buns off the couch and somewhat in shape before the summer hits, training for a 5K is not a bad way to start. If you are looking for a program to help get you there, then the “Couch to 5K” running plan by CoolRunning is probably your best bet if you haven’t done an ounce of athletic activity for a number of years." —Droid Life, April 2012 FAQ • Once you purchase the app, it is yours to keep. It does not expire after 9 weeks.

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  • Perfectly paced

    5
    By S Steckroth
    This is so well designed. The pace is spot on to push you to the right point of challenge, but not overboard. You make steady progress and look forward to your next run. Takes the intimidation out of running. Love it!
  • Great for beginners

    4
    By dhehjw
    Apps pretty good. It times when you run/jog intermittently and that’s good. The only thing I’d request is allowing it to link up to Spotify. I have mine on in the background... which works just fine... but it seems like it might run more smoothly.
  • Ran my first 5k with this app

    5
    By bring back the '90s
    It works!
  • Glitchy

    3
    By ninasimone
    I really tried with this app. I like the program but I found the app to be glitchy. Maybe it’s my phone or maybe it’s the app. I don’t know that’s why I gave it three stars. Hopefully others will have better luck.
  • Seriously the best thing ever for non-runners

    5
    By Larz36742
    When they say “couch to 5K”, they mean it. I was 255lbs when I started this program. Never ran a day in my life. Could barely even climb the stairs, much less jog for a minute straight. A 5K seemed impossible. 10 weeks later, I’ve lost 40lbs and I just ran my first 5K straight with no walking intervals. It was a serious challenge, but after you get through the first half of the training you actually start to look forward to it (at least, I did). Just try it. It really is all it’s hyped up to be!
  • Love it !

    5
    By itshallebitchh
    I always hated working out recently I decided I needed to do something different I needed to start my weight loss journey . A girl I follow on Instagram recommended this app and I love it . Before it would take me 45+ to do a Mile now I can run 2.5 miles in 30 mins . I recommend this app to everyone. 💕
  • UPDATED REVIEW:Needs an update right away

    1
    By LuluMadd
    Piece of crap!!!!!! Can’t get off the Constance screen. Now not responding at all. No updates They just don’t care. I emailed tech support, had a quick response asking for more info now nothing. CONSTANCE comes up EVERY time you open the app -even if you’ve already set a trainer. It doesn’t always recognize that you’ve hit ‘Start Workout’ you have to hit it a few times. The music doesn’t always play. ref:_00Dd0fasC._5003o1NpstA:ref Other than that the premise of the app and the coaching is great. UPDATE: here’s the lates CS response. Apparently it’s supposed to malfunction. “Thank you for reply. This trainer selection part would be occurred at the beginning of the workout. We do appreciate your suggestions. This email will be forwarded to our development department for enhancement consideration. Please rest assured that your suggestions will be seriously considered as they deserve. Please don't hesitate to email us if there is anything else that we can help you with.”
  • Love this app!

    5
    By deadmanwalkinz
    I really love this app. I have used it since 2014, when I first decide to start running. The virtual coaches are funny. And the community is excellent. I would like to see Spotify have the ability to be used in the app like Apple music. And if we could get some control for the apple watch. I would like that too. Over all great app.
  • Great app.

    5
    By bregosmom
    This is a great app!
  • Not for the Apple Watch

    2
    By Lynsey Lou
    Don’t plan to use the watch version of this app. It can’t be used without the phone (literally says start your workout on your iphone). Then it’s supposed to display the countdowns/times for whatever section you’re on, but it constantly closes and resets so that you have to reopen it every time you want to view. Phone app by itself is great. 4-5 stars, but I wanted a watch app to train and have now wasted $3.

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