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Generally great!
Going to stick with it, the runs are really helpful, motivating and realistic and ANYONE can do it... only, I can’t find where I started! At the beginning you enter your details and it says ‘based on what you’ve given you should start at week ***’ but I don’t know where that is. I’ve found myself doing the same run twice now because I’ve lost track of which I had or hadn’t done, thinking it would automatically give me my next challenge or tick it off. Frustrating to keep track of (yes there is a history section hidden in settings) but I’m sure it said start at week three, and it appears I have been doing week twos workout (running the same run two/three times 🤦🏼♀️). Still a great idea, just having some silly user issues!Show lessTudeh haas
Ok but could be better
This isn’t a bad app, just needs some tweaking for example:
1) Need to be able to use the gps of the Apple Watch when in doors running. Even though I can get a good signal when I run round my centres main hall, the app assumes I’ve run on a treadmill and doesn’t calculate Kilometres or calories. But my watch and phone is still able to calculate the distance no bother.
2) When your in the app, if you accidentally switch your app to something else or close the phone by accident, the app still runs in the background, you can be easily forget or lose track of the warm up time, as there is no voice to say when you are about to switch from warm up to run and this is really frustrating if you don’t notice it.
Other than that, it’s ok just could have been better with these small improvements.Show lessSkipper.77
Not free
I used to have this app, it was free. It really helped me! Now I have to pay for it? No thank you. I’ll hang out on my couch.The Real Elf
Great App, but missing Apple Watch Support
This is a great app, but he need to keep my phone screen on while running (when I lock the phone, the app stops giving voice prompts) and lack of an Apple Watch App are frustrating.
Having said that, the app itself is great. I used to run pretty regularly, but had a long break due to an injury. I tried to to start running again several times, but re-injured myself each time. This app focuses on how long to run as opposed to how far and prompting me when to start and stop. That is working exceptionally well for me. Previously I would target running a certain distance but would constantly have to fight to urge to speed up when nearing the end of a distance (where all of my re-injuries occurred) and I would often break into a more aggressive run despite knowing better.
The interface is clear, easy to read and easy to use. The running plan has been perfect for me so far (I’m about 3/4 of the way through) and I would recommend the app anyone trying to get in shape for a 5K run or just wanting to run better.
I just wish it had an Apple Watch App so I wouldn’t have to lug my phone around with me on the runs or could at least put it in shoulder or chest phone-holder rather than having to carry it in my hand.Show lessGadgetude
Easy to follow
Love this app. So easy to use. Challenges you every time you use it but without it being unrealistic. Handy prompts to get you through so you don’t have to look at the screen. I use it on a treadmill so that I can keep the speed level I want but works just as well if you prefer running outside as tells you the half way point so you can turn around in time to go home.Show lessRagdoll14
Great App!
When I started using this app, I hated running but decided to take it up as something to do in quarantine. Now, I really enjoy running and can run further than I thought I could. The programme is very effective, and is at the right level of challenge for each run. I think showing how many calories burnt, distance covered and time spent exercising is really good, and the format is simple and easy to read. I find this great as some running apps show information in complicated graphs which can be hard to interpret. The only downfalls with the app are: the voice and the distance covered feature. I would like to know if the distance shown is the total distance or just what you ran. The problem with the voice is that it doesn’t say much once you get to the later runs and no longer have to walk. A little more commentary would be good. The voice is also very fake and robotic, and sounds like some fake American doll. Could we have the option to make it different accents, because I would definitely prefer to listen to a British accent. When these things are clarified/fixed I will rate 5 stars.Show lessphiaphia~12🤩🤪
Needs Apple Watch Function
I have used this app before and it does exactly what it says, it used to push to your watch years ago but now that we have all this amazing technical its just annoying that it doesnt have a watch function. Running with an iPhone is annoying but hey there are more important things in life than that. It definitely will get you running long distances without a break, so it is worth it. Just App Developers please consider a watch version especially those of us that have watches with Data and Sims.Show lessBneRunner
Awesome App 10/10
Absolutely awesome App.
Gently gets you working out. The gradual increase in run time makes running achievable.
I’ve found I’m really looking forward to each run knowing I’m running for longer and really making progress. The way the app is set up visually is great, you can see exactly what’s coming up next either a run or rest. Love how you can look back on your history and see how much progress you’ve made.
Having the half way point on days when your a little less energetic is a great idea.
Well done.Show lessKimba Taylor
Really does work
I just completed week 8, day 3 and now I’m officially a 5k runner. This app got me from the couch to 5k in 8 weeks. Is it easy? No... you have to push yourself and stick to it. But it does work. I still remember me feeling like I was about to die when I got to the 5 min runs. I just did 3.2 miles in 35 mins (a 5k is like 3.1 miles). One hint of advice. Most of the time, your body can handle the work, your mind just have to get out of the way. There were times I wanted to stop but I stayed focus and completed it. My first 5k is two weeks away. I’m ready
Update: I have completed this, ran a few 5ks and moved on to the 10K app and ran my first 10K last year. You put the time and it does work.Show lessShyguy122577
Great App, love it
I love using this app. I’m feeling motivated since I start using it and my fitness level has gone up. I just have one request to make to design this app for the Apple Watch too so I can leave my phone behind while running.Lucky Bhangu
