5K Run - Train to 5K
authentic rating5K Run Train to 5K is a structured C25K program with step-by-step walk/run alternation. GPS tracking is basic: distance is not recorded when the screen is locked, showing 0.02 miles instead of real 2-3 miles. Audio prompts play over music without interrupting the track, which users highlight as a key advantage. The program is strictly three days a week with no option to add 10K. Main navigation problem: the app always opens at Week 1 Day 1 and requires manual scrolling to the current week.
Reviews are detailed, describing specific program weeks (Week 2 Day 1, Week 3 Day 2). High 4-5 star share with pct5 35 shows the program genuinely helps beginners, but technical issues cut the rating.
What users love
- Clear walk/run alternation structure for beginners
- Audio prompts that do not interrupt music
- Free access to the full course without a subscription
What users hate
- GPS does not work with a locked screen
- Distance is logged as zero
- The app does not remember the current week and day and resets to the beginning each time
- An ad at the end of a workout sometimes blocks the save button
Who it is for
Absolute beginners with no running experience who need a simple structured program to their first 5K.
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