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Don’t pay twice!
This is an ok app, but the same company makes another app for couch to 10K, which contains all the same content (0-5km), plus the extended programme (5-10Km) for a very similar price. I finished this app and as it suggests at the end, decided to keep going with the next app. However, I had to pay the full price for the 10K app and felt really cheated when I realised it contained all the content I had paid for separately in this app, included within that price. Pretty annoyed that this company swindled twice the price out of me for the same content. If you think you may want to extend your training past 5km, don’t pay twice and just get that other app instead.Show lessdifgkycmemadfcclfkfkf
Definitely worth a shot!
I’m not a runner, I never have been! But a friend recommended this app when I said I wanted to try to get into running, but really struggle with motivation and knowing what to do. This app is great! You’ve got a voice through your speakers telling you when to run, when to stop, and motivating you when you feel like giving up. I’m currently on Week 6, and am running for 8 minutes at a time which is amazing to me, considering I tired very easily prior to starting and absolutely hated the idea of going for a run. Now I find myself looking forward to it! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to give it a go.Show less28angel22_31
V Helpful
I’ve been lazy as during lock down & didn’t really know where to start to get active. This app has been a real blessing, it’s got me up and doing something every morning. My partner has even joined in with me! The voice on the app tells you when to start and stop running, if it’s too hard you tell the app at the end of the run and it changes the run the next day to make sure it’s not too hard for you to keep on track with. Would deff recommend to absolutely any one and everyoneShow lesscherishhhhhhhh
You bring the confidence, this app does the rest!
In the span of four months, I’ve gone from almost running through a 2 or 3 minute song to running a 5k two or three times a week! I’ve used plenty of running apps in the past, but this particular app spaces out your running so that, even if you don’t feel 100% ready to move to the next day, it’s just enough to push yourself without going too far. The increments that increase each day make it feel like you are progressing every time without going overboard. The one suggestion I would make would be that when I decide to run with my wife (who has also improved in her running) and use a previous day, it does eliminate the check marks used to mark your progression, as well as getting rid of any “customized runs” that had been generated. Overall, the perfect app to change your life.Show lessDaKing!
Won't sync with Watch
Following all instructions - app says it's set up but Watch says go to the app for set-up. Makes a seemingly great app fairly useless.c***^^^
I’m becoming a “Runner”!
I’ve always wanted to work on my stamina and become more athletic, but every time I tried running, I’d quickly run out of breath and feel like I was dying, and I think it was because I didn’t know what I was doing and would go from no activity to suddenly running! Well this app is difference it paces me perfectly and reminds me that its not a race, I need to keep a steady pace to go longer distances. I covered 2 MILES, MILES! Before, I would quit after 30 seconds of running because I “couldn’t do it”, but this somehow keeps me motivated for 30 MINUTES! I actually feel like soon enough I’ll be able to say I’m a runner!Show lessToxicBreak82
Program is terrible but the app works fine
They gave up on having a program for actual beginners to instead have a program that they can claim can be done in eight weeks. Sure, if you say a workout was hard they will optimize your next one. And by optimize your next one I mean that they will just make you redo the one that you just said was too hard. The leaps that they expect you to make are pretty ridiculous if you’re actually a beginner and new to running or especially if you’re new to fitness all together.
Day one was too hard for me and their response was for me to just keep trying to do it and hope that I get better. And to clarify, I believe, day one has you running for a total of six minutes and doing so in sixty second intervals. For someone who hadn’t run at all, that was impossible. And the way it’s structured, I just ran some and then walked and had no real way to measure if I was getting any better.Show lessJoe Blitzer
Pretty great app
I’ve been using this app for almost a year now and I’ve really enjoyed using it. I don’t recall paying anything for this app so for a free app its pretty amazing. The only complain I have is, if I put the app in the background then the audio stops which can be pretty annoying half way through a run. I’ve found a workaround where I always have this app in the foreground and then I’ll slide it into my running pouch and no issues at all. This is the only reason why I am giving 4 stars else pretty amazing app overall for beginners 😊Show lessCamy0004
Very good
From someone who hated running all her life, I have found this app has really helped me to approach it in bite sized pieces. The trick in my view is not to follow the program precisely. I would go to a new level and repeat that run several times before I felt confident going to the next level. Currently on week 7 (of 8 week program) but it’s taken me 5 months to get here. Better slow than never. I am proud that I run every other day, slowly but regularly and am getting better all the time. Thanks to the developers!!Show lessfinboss
Flawless for Beginners or Restarters
If you follow these routines exactly how they are drawn up for you, they will work 11/10 times.
Even you you use to run a good bit, but fell off over the past few years, just stick to this 8 week program at first.. One issue I see with my friends is that they live in the past. They think that since they use to run 8 miles at a time in their 20’s, they can still do that after a 10 year break in their late 30’s.. they end up burning themselves out and quitting.
This app really makes it enjoyable to get back to those 4-5 mile runs a few times a week.
The great thing about this app is how you rate every run. So, if you think the run was too easy, the app automatically ups the entire program. If the run was perfect, it will stick to the program it originally wrote for you. If the run was too hard, it will soften the program it wrote for you.
You also get a “personal trainer” for encouragement.. She doesn’t say a whole lot, but it seems she times her words of encouragement perfectly.
Definitely worth a tryShow lessmcgirt1008
