5K Runner: couch potato to 5K

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4.9of 5 · store
117,861ratings on the App Store
494reviews read

An editorial reading of the saved reviews

A dedicated couch-to-5K tracker. The adaptive start system (a questionnaire places you at the right week) is a genuine differentiator from direct competitors.

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What people use it for

Beginners and returners who do not want to guess where to start.

What reviews praise

The onboarding questionnaire places users where they belong in the program instead of making them start from scratch.
In-workout motivational nudges genuinely hold your rhythm.

What reviews complain about

Current pace during running segments is not displayed, you cannot tell how fast you are going in the moment.
Apple Watch sync is one-directional: you cannot start on the phone and monitor on the watch.

What users experience

2 excerpts from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.

I really like this app. I do wish there was some way to input distance from treadmill runs. I'd like the mileage accounted for.

My only suggestion that would improve the app is to be able to see my pace during each section, I would like to know what pace I am keeping during the run portions. I've used another run app that allowed me to do this.

Mentioned for these jobs

Start training regularly, with a sequence they can follow and the option to repeat or move a workout.Absolute beginners (couch-to-5K)