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Start Running For Beginners

#12 of 49 in Running

  • 63 of 100 · reviews
  • 4.7of 5 · store
  • 2,056ratings on the App Store
  • 477reviews read
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An editorial reading of the saved reviews

One of the few C25K apps with custom intervals, undermined by a forced-review mechanic and broken watch integration.

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What people use it for

Beginners who want flexible interval settings and are not willing to pay for a subscription.

What reviews praise

  • Users specifically highlight the ability to customize walk and run interval lengths, which is rare in this category.
  • No subscription.
  • The app motivates daily training through a level system.

What reviews complain about

  • Apple Watch does not play audio or haptic cues when intervals switch.
  • The app requires writing a review to continue for free, which feels manipulative.
  • The voice coach sometimes switches to another language with no setting change.

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