Amazing app.
Iv always HATED running. Couldn’t run more then a minute with out dying.
I’m currently 7 weeks in to using this app and loving it. I can currently run for 25min at a good pace with out stopping and my fitness level has gone so up since starting this app. Pretty amazing considering 2 months ago I had almost no fitness and had never ran more then a few minutes in the last 29 years.
I’m currently 7 weeks in to using this app and loving it. I can currently run for 25min at a good pace with out stopping and my fitness level has gone so up since starting this app. Pretty amazing considering 2 months ago I had almost no fitness and had never ran more then a few minutes in the last 29 years.
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App changed
I’ve had this app for 7 years now—it’s pretty good but finicky with juggling music controls since it doesn’t perform as well in the background. It’s perfect if I use my headset to change songs. Forces you to have your phone *off* silent (isn’t able to override system switch settings).
Week five jumps an insane amount but matches the official progression. I’ve never been able to do it without repeating week four at least one entire time, usually two.
So why the two star rating after years of enjoyment and use? Because the app is no longer allowing me to use all 8 weeks. Either I paid for it years ago but it doesn’t care since the update or it used to be free and now it’s not. Either way, this app isn’t worth the $8 price tag when others exist for $3 with the same options. It’s frustrating to open an app I’ve used for years to have it start prompting me every time to activate “premium” only to find out it dead ends during week 2.
Week five jumps an insane amount but matches the official progression. I’ve never been able to do it without repeating week four at least one entire time, usually two.
So why the two star rating after years of enjoyment and use? Because the app is no longer allowing me to use all 8 weeks. Either I paid for it years ago but it doesn’t care since the update or it used to be free and now it’s not. Either way, this app isn’t worth the $8 price tag when others exist for $3 with the same options. It’s frustrating to open an app I’ve used for years to have it start prompting me every time to activate “premium” only to find out it dead ends during week 2.
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Great basic app for training new runners
This app really helped me feel comfortable moving from a non-runner to doing a 5k. Running has always been difficult for me both mentally and physically. I loved that it started out so simple—1.5 minute intervals of running and walking—and then worked up to running for much longer periods.
I will say it seemed to jump quickly once you hit 15 minutes of running. After that, it increased your run time by about 5 minutes every time. The longest running period is 35 minutes, and without any other coaching during that time, it isn’t my favorite. I almost always lost motivation about 20 minutes in and started walking. So I switched to a new app that had coaching/encouragement for the full duration of a 5k.
Overall though, the app is easy to use and the first 3/4 of the app are great! You can also play your music through the app, which is nice.
I will say it seemed to jump quickly once you hit 15 minutes of running. After that, it increased your run time by about 5 minutes every time. The longest running period is 35 minutes, and without any other coaching during that time, it isn’t my favorite. I almost always lost motivation about 20 minutes in and started walking. So I switched to a new app that had coaching/encouragement for the full duration of a 5k.
Overall though, the app is easy to use and the first 3/4 of the app are great! You can also play your music through the app, which is nice.
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55 and fully alive!
Amazing app - aged 54 I started running in feb’18 having never been a runner! Now after a year of running 5k three times a week I’ve entered my first 10K run and am doing the couch to 10K app. My life is transformed by a tiny, cheap app, some good running shoes and lots of determination - I can’t rate this app enough. Do what it says on the tin and you’ll reap the most fantastic rewards. Plus there are no gym fees, you get to exercise outside with the elements in your face all year round. I experience that running lowers anxiety, releases depression and stress and helps gain self esteem. It’s also good for your bones to run. At 55 I’m possibly fitter than I’ve ever been - massive thanks to the inventors of this app. Don’t get me wrong it was hard work to start with and still is sometimes but it’s so worth it - you’re worth it! Might be the best few £s you ever spend 👍🙂 Please note I don’t smoke, I have a glass of wine about four times a year, I also don’t eat gluten or sugar and drink 2 litres of water a day - it all helps.
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Love it !
Actually love this app 😍 Using it makes me feel so motivated regarding working towards my fitness goals because I know it’s going to push me just enough to slowly build up my strength which will result in my being able to push myself even harder later on. Definitely one of the best apps I’ve come across. 👌
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Run on grass instead of asphalt
At first I tried it in my street, on asphalt. It was boring and not good for my knees. So, I left it for too long. Today I am back, but this time, I ran in a park making the bench as a go to at one end and my back pack at the other end. I ran towards the bench and walked back to my backpack. It was awesome ! I will do it again tomorrow.
P.S: don’t leave your backpack behind like I did. I live in NEW ZEALAND, so I can do that ! 😃😃
P.S: don’t leave your backpack behind like I did. I live in NEW ZEALAND, so I can do that ! 😃😃
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Great to start running!
Have found this app really helpful to get back into running again. Good programme that is attainable for everyone. Easy to use and navigate.
True to form!
My friend and I used this app to start running .... we couldn’t even run 100m with out stopping before we started. The flexibility of the app allowed us to repeat a few weeks along the way when didn’t feel we were ready for the next step. It took us a little longer but we made it to the end and beyond! Running 8-10km 2-3 times a week plus the local park run. This app really does work and the flexibility allows you to progress at your own pace - and you can still listen to your own music 🏃♀️Highly recommend!
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Absolutely Perfect
I’m in love with this app. I am a couch potato by nature who used to hate running with a PASSION. While I’m not overweight, I am definitely ‘under-fit’ and my endurance is quite pathetic. I am taking a health class that requires the students to come up with and implement their own fitness plan. In the pursuit of creating a workable fitness plan, I begrudgingly downloaded this app, knowing I needed to run but strongly disliking the idea. I did the first run and was amazed to find that I didn’t feel like I was going to throw up or die after it was done. I continued to run with the app, and gradually began to hate it less and less. (I might even be enjoying it *gasp*) Each new combination of running and walking is challenging yet balanced, and I’m finally starting to see results from running, unlike every other attempt I’ve made. I paid the $9.99 for full access to the whole app and so far it has been extremely worth it. I love the simplicity and workability of the app. I can usually find my way around an app fairly easily but it’s lovely to not have to guess or scratch my head trying to find what I’m looking for. 11 of 10 stars!
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Excellent but accelerates a bit fast
First couple of weeks are at the right pace but then you end up jumping ahead too fast in the last couple of weeks. Easy to fix, just do some of the mid level workouts for a few more weeks than the app recommends before moving higher.
