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5K Run: Beginner Training plan

#46 of 49 in Running

  • 31 of 100 · reviews
  • 4.6of 5 · store
  • 2,166ratings on the App Store
  • 94reviews read
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A C25K app that cuts off progress halfway through with a paywall and resets history on every crash.

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What people use it for

Absolute beginners who are ready to start over after any failure and who will immediately upgrade to paid.

What reviews praise

  • The weekly workout structure and audio cues for walk/run alternation are clear and work in the first few days.
  • Users note that the early load progression is sensible for absolute beginners.

What reviews complain about

  • The progression pace is too steep: some reviews describe jumping from intervals to continuous running with no intermediate step.
  • You cannot repeat a workout or step back a week after a break.
  • History disappears when the app is deleted.

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