Pacer 5K: run faster races

Pacer 5K: run faster races

5K Pacer: run pacer for 5K

1.1K ratings
154 reviews
$2.99

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Released
May 24, 2013
Updated
November 21, 2017

Features

Background Location Access

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This 8-week program uses interval training to improve your 5K race time and burn calories. It acts as a personal coach, guiding you through walk, run, and faster running segments to build stamina and make your runs more engaging.

✓8-week interval training program
✓Walk, run, and faster running intervals
✓Audio coach guidance
✓GPS and distance tracking
✓Apple Health integration
✓Motivational wins and badges
✓Music integration
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What's New in Pacer 5K

7.5

November 21, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - iOS 11 Adaptations

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User reviews

M Rolfs

Great start. Great pace to help me reach my goals.

Great no-nonsense app

Does exactly what is says. No frills but it’s great, simple, and easy to use

Just do it

Last time following this program got me a PB 5x in a row. That was 2 years ago, now excited to get back in to it.

PBS on Parkruns

This App has made me hit my PB on parkruns though-out Yorkshire…. Brill….

Not great, keep looking

I used this to train for a recent 5k- the training runs were impossible for me from the get go and I never completed one without stopping and walking. As I train for a 10k, I hope to find an app that is do-able AND pushes me to work harder. When you can’t tell if you actually ran for 35 minutes (the first week suggests that’s possible), it’s impossible to know, when doing that same run 4,5,6 weeks later, if you’re improving.

And, the prompts often turned off! So I was kinda doin my own thing I suppose. Ugh.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Pausing/locking phone resets the timer

Bug

Audio cues sometimes don't work

Bug

Inconsistent GPS tracking

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Option to track distance instead of time

Feature

Ability to edit recorded runs

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Apple Watch app integration

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FAQ

What is Pacer 5K?

Pacer 5K is an 8-week running program designed to help you improve your 5K race time. It uses a structured interval training approach, combining walking, running, and faster running segments to gradually build your stamina and speed.

Who is this app for?

This app is specifically for runners who can already complete a 5K distance. It's designed to help you run faster and make your training more interesting and effective, rather than teaching you to run from scratch.

How does the training program work?

The program consists of 8 weeks of training, with workouts scheduled three times a week. Each workout is unique and incorporates intervals of walking, running, and faster running to safely and gradually improve your pace and fitness.

Does the app track my runs?

Yes, the app features built-in GPS and distance tracking, which continues to work even when the app is in the background. It also integrates with Apple Health to help calculate calories burned and save your workout data.

Is there a cost to use Pacer 5K?

Based on the provided information, this app is free to use. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free training resource.