It’s been awhile
It’s been several several years since I’ve opened this app, and I’m still pretty satisfied with it.
Great app!!!
I LOVE this app I've never been a runner but after this app I am addicted to running! It has helped me to improve my stamina and increase my distance! And I've also lost a ton of weight. I had it on Droid first and now my Iphone 5 only thing is yesterday I used it on a run and sometimes I wouldn't get a notification to guide me through my workout. May want to look into that but other than that I don't have one single complaint.
I’d also like to add that I’ve had this app for years and a great way to get back on the horse when you “fall off”
I’d also like to add that I’ve had this app for years and a great way to get back on the horse when you “fall off”
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Too glitchy
I’ve given up on using this app. The glitches are constant…from getting stuck on one segment and not advancing, to only intermittently announcing when to run or walk, to announcing my distance and time literally every two minutes to overriding the day/week I chose and advancing me over one week forward mid-run, this app is only usable if I keep my phone in my hand so I can stop and restart when it glitches. Not worth the money or trouble. Also the jump from running a max of 3 minutes in week 3 to a max of 6 minutes in week 4 is just too big…
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Solid app
I used this ten years ago when I first got into running 5k. Now I’m opening it up again after a few years off. It’s as effective as I remember.
Love it, but one suggestion
I love this app, and have used it several times to return to running after having a baby.
My only criticism is that I wish it worked to notify of changes, “walk”, “run”, etc. while the screen was off.
My only criticism is that I wish it worked to notify of changes, “walk”, “run”, etc. while the screen was off.
Best app by far
I could never get going on a running program until actually the predecessor of this program called Couch to 5K. It almost teases you into pushing forward.
Great app!
Extremely user friendly. Great system to use when new to running and not sure where to start.
Overall good trainer
Does a pretty good job training you to run. Does have a few bugs that need fixing: 1) In first weeks run tells you there are 8 intervals but as soon as you finish number 8, says 9/9 so you get one more. A little frustrating. 2) Have found that if I have the program running but switch to my music on the screen, I will not get alerted when to start next run. Need to switch to music app and back before next interval or you will be late starting.
Do like the information it provides as far as current pace, distance and overall pace. Do think I would like overall pace to be calculated without the warm up times factored in.
Do like the information it provides as far as current pace, distance and overall pace. Do think I would like overall pace to be calculated without the warm up times factored in.
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Long time user
I’ve been using this app on and off since 2011. It’s a great program that you can just pick up and go, no matter how unfit you are!! I only 2 issues with it - the app doesn’t work if the screen is locked and there is no Apple Watch support. If all I needed was my watch and headphones, it would be 5 stars+!!!
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Awesome 5 years ago.
Loved this and used it for years. Any plans to upgrade so it works with Apple health and Apple Watch? Or is there a newer app by Bluefin. This is by far THE best 5k training app but I would like it to integrate with my Apple devices.
Update please
I wish they would update this app. It’s my favorite couch to 5k app I’ve used. I love the interface and the options. But it’s been 5 years and the little bugs are making it janky.
I’m moving on to another app, but this has been my favorite. Sad to let it go.
I’m moving on to another app, but this has been my favorite. Sad to let it go.
Okay but...
I’ve had this app for about 10 years, and haven’t used it for awhile, but now that my foot had healed, my only complaint is that iPod shuffle does not work.
Fine app location tracking needs to be fixed
I’ve used this app for a few years and it’s done a great job getting me running. I liked that it wasn’t a social app like Strava because I don’t need my runs shared with anyone else. The app no longer seems to work if location services are set to “only in use” and that’s a problem. No reason y’all need to track me when I’m not running. Please fix that and you’d be a 5-star review.
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Been using this for years
I really like this. And I love that I can put it in 60 minutes and even track a walk if I want to. Lovely app!
Please update the app
Please update the app so that it works with Apple Music! I really want to use this app again! It tends to crash sometimes too!
I ran a marathon because of this ap!
8 years ago (2012) when I first downloaded this app, I went from never having run in my life and actively being one of those people who avoid sports like the plague, to believing I could run a marathon! And I did! With the help of the 0-10k or bridge to 10k and the marathon training app (also releases by this company), I progressively worked my way through all the apps over about 8months and successfully completed my first and only sporting event.
But, about 4 years ago (2016), when the iPhone 6 came out with its stupid software updates that didn’t work with this app’s updates, I gave up because I couldn’t get this app to work properly on my phone.
Now in 2020 with an iPhone 8 it still doesn’t work as great as it did in 2012, but I have learnt to live with the fact that you CANNOT lock your iPhone. You must keep the screen on and lock the screen within the app instead. The minute the iPhone is locked, the app stops reading out the voice commands and you will loose your place in the training. I find this irritating as I’ve accidentally locked the screen in my pocket many times when looking for the volume button.
BUT, I doubt there is a better series of running apps to get a novice and unfit person like me motivated! So if you can be patient and careful NOT to LOCK your iPhone screen, it will work perfectly for you. If I could bring back the 2012 version (in which you could lock the screen and it still worked perfectly), I would give this 5 stars, instead I have to give it 4.
But, about 4 years ago (2016), when the iPhone 6 came out with its stupid software updates that didn’t work with this app’s updates, I gave up because I couldn’t get this app to work properly on my phone.
Now in 2020 with an iPhone 8 it still doesn’t work as great as it did in 2012, but I have learnt to live with the fact that you CANNOT lock your iPhone. You must keep the screen on and lock the screen within the app instead. The minute the iPhone is locked, the app stops reading out the voice commands and you will loose your place in the training. I find this irritating as I’ve accidentally locked the screen in my pocket many times when looking for the volume button.
BUT, I doubt there is a better series of running apps to get a novice and unfit person like me motivated! So if you can be patient and careful NOT to LOCK your iPhone screen, it will work perfectly for you. If I could bring back the 2012 version (in which you could lock the screen and it still worked perfectly), I would give this 5 stars, instead I have to give it 4.
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Terrible
Won’t alert you unless you have the app on the screen. You can’t switch to anything else or lock the screen.
Music won’t work!
It’s a good program but I can’t get my music to play with it. I have to play music from my music app and every time the running app speaks for any length of time the music stops. Bit of a pain as it breaks the flow of the run considerably.
App doesn’t always work right
I paid for the full app but the free version was the one running - I had to purchase a second time. And if I purchase an app I expect it to work and not cause me to have to stop multiple times during my run to fix settings.
Great app for beginners and those making a comeback following injury
I have used this app many times for my come backs following various injuries including breaking the same bone in my right foot twice. This is an awesome app for beginners and people like me who have to start over again. Having a problem getting the music to sync with the app this time, but not really a big deal. I open my music then start the app.
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