2019-02-11
Won’t work with Apple Watch
Thought I could use this without carrying my phone, you can’t.
Updating
-4
#91 in Top Paid Apps > Health & Fitness
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Description
Get off the couch and get running with the OFFICIAL Couch to 5K® training app! This oft-imitated program has helped thousands of new runners move from the couch to the finish line. Spend just 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be ready to finish your first 5K (3.1-mile) race!
WINNER of the 2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness App!
Features:
• Training plan designed by Active.com trainers
• Choose from 4 different motivating virtual coaches—Johnny Dead, Constance, Billie or Sergeant Block
• Hear human audio cues to guide you through each workout
• Listen to your favorite playlists with in-app music player
• Calculate your distance & pace and map your routes with FREE GPS support*
• Log your workouts and share your progress on Facebook
• Get support from the largest running community on Active.com Trainer
• Repeat workouts and track your best performance
• Treadmill support allows manual entry of workouts
• Track your progress with total distance and average pace
• Graphs for workouts to compare distance and pace
Customer Feedback:
"The popular Couch to 5K app helps new runners avoid injury from doing too much, too soon."
—Runners World, June 2012
"It's ridiculously easy to use (it's hard not to, as you just do what you're told) and it's fantastic that you have an encouraging voice talking you through things."
—Engadget, June 2012
"Active.com’s Couch to 5K is one of my favorite… apps. With its customizable features, interactivity, and well-rounded interface, I may actually stay off the couch this time."
—148Apps, October 2011
"I knew as soon as I decided to start the Couch to 5K program that I would need something to keep me accountable—not just to showing up for my training, but to actually doing it properly. Of course there’s an app for that."
—CalorieLab, April 2012
"If you have been struggling to get your buns off the couch and somewhat in shape before the summer hits, training for a 5K is not a bad way to start. If you are looking for a program to help get you there, then the “Couch to 5K” running plan by CoolRunning is probably your best bet if you haven’t done an ounce of athletic activity for a number of years."
—Droid Life, April 2012
Get more information about the Couch to 5K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/couch-to-5k-app
Note:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
The Couch to 5K coach you select talks to you during your workouts. To save your battery, Couch to 5K sends audio notifications when your screen is locked or another app is in use.
To be sure you hear the coach during your workout, please do the following:
• Turn on Notifications permissions
• Turn on the hardware ring/silent switch (no red showing)
• Turn your ringer volume up
• Turn off Do Not Disturb (swipe up for Control Panel and the moon button should not be white)
• Within the app, in Settings > Workout Options, be sure the Trainer Volume is up
Without granting notification permissions, during a workout you can click the lock icon at the top left to keep the app active and still hear the coach.
For support please contact us at: MobileSupport@activenetwork.com We would love to hear from you.
Once you purchase the app, it is yours to keep. It does not expire after 9 weeks.
Finished the Couch to 5K program and ready to take your running program to the next level? Check out our 5K to 10K app to prep for your first 10K race here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5k-to-10k/id526458735!
What's New in Version 4.5.3
Fix iOS 12 issue.
Seller
Name
Active Network, LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
4.5.3
Size
157.9 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPhone 11, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad mini Retina, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 5, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi, iPhone 5c, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air3, iPad Air3Cellular, iPad Mini5, iPad Mini5Cellular, iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Watch4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.0 of 5 (51 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2019-01-30
Pricing
Have always loved this app but recently stopped working on iPod, deleted it to re download and found its now charges 2.99 on my iPod but it’s free on my phone! End up taking out two bits of technology on the runs but is a shame! Don’t get why charge for one and not the other! Especially as used to have it!
2019-01-27
Pointless if using a treadmill
Good app if you are on the move, if your running on a treadmill you may as well not bother
2019-01-22
Disappointed
Really disappointed as having paid for an app that is designed for the Apple Watch but you still have to take your phone with you, had I been aware of this I would have just used the free version for my phone.
2019-01-19
Apple Watch - doesn’t work
Bought this specific app as it said it works with Apple Watch - it doesn’t! Waste of money!
2019-01-06
Brilliant
Got me off the couch and feel great even after only 3 sessions!
2018-12-19
It’s just ok
I specifically wanted an app that had Apple Watch support, which this does, however it’s not standalone support so I need to bring my phone along for the ride!
Really frustrating as the app alone is probably a 5 star for what it does but requiring the phone when going for a run makes it a 3*
2018-11-10
Fab!
Really great for getting couch potatoes to move 😊
2018-10-29
Brilliant app
It got me from passing out from running to the bus to doing twenty mins with little fuss in just under six weeks.
2018-10-21
Good app
Good app, but I can not find details of next weeks runs, all it says is so long Walking so long running. The nhs one has it but not the good functionality of this one so please show the details and then you will get 5 stars!
2018-10-21
Brilliant
I used this app in the gym as a motivation and measurement tool to increase my running. I’m really pleased with my achievement as I would have given up without this app. A bucket list item for me is to run a marathon and this has given me the kick I needed to get started. It’s great that it integrates your own music, the only down side which doesn’t warrant the loss of a star is I can’t have a playlist on shuffle so if that could be looked at for the next update that would be fab. Great app
2018-10-08
Doesn’t really offer a watch app
Really disappointed that you have to take your phone with you, the app doesn’t stay up on the watch so you can’t just look at your watch as you go, you also can’t adjust the voice volumes so when listening to music it’s really quiet!
Really this hits the bare minimum in functionality, less effort on pointless animations more on the product required
2018-10-04
App training doesn’t work with music
Terrible app, lots of much better free ones out there. App works fine until you try and listen to music. Once you are listening to music you can’t hear the audio training cues. Help and support are also rubbish as they don’t read emails properly.
2018-08-19
Good app but drains battery
Does what is says on the tin, but really hurts battery charge.
2018-05-27
Watch app does not work without phone near
Thereby totally defeating the point of the watch app...
I have a series 3 watch, with cellular, why do i have to take a phone on a run with me?!
2018-05-12
Needs some enhancements
This app works really well and I’m running 20 minutes non-stop, so no complaints on that front. But there are some issues:
- Apple Watch. Really disappointed to find that you need your phone with you when running, which entirely defeats the object of a running watch
-watch Screen should to be locked to always display the app when running
- watch screen should show next activity
2018-05-10
Good app
Enjoying the app so far
2018-04-25
Needs phone on a run to use the poor watch app.
£2.99 for an app that is supposed to be watch compatible but requires you to take you phone with you on a run.
This should be clearly stated within the description!
2018-03-13
Great
Fantastic app, stuck with it for the 9 weeks and have really benefitted, my first run I was done after 10 minutes and now I’m doing 5k no problem and moving on to the 5-10K app. Highly recommend. As a side note I started seeing increases in fitness levels by week 7 and by week 9 everything just clicks into place, haven’t lost or gained any weight but that wasn’t my goal here only to get off the couch as an overweight male and get running.
2018-02-17
Not what it used to be
I used to love love love this app but recently I’ve found it so frustrating I might switch to another. Since the big update, you can no longer see what the upcoming workout is - I miss having the overview of the workout to help mentally prepare! Also, the app NEVER keeps me signed, so have to re-enter details frequently. And when I do, I’m asked repeatedly to sync previous workouts (multiple times in the one session), even after I’ve already said no. Very frustrating.
Also, I think it would be very helpful to have some lock-screen functionality- just to be able to see how long is left in each bit from the lock-screen, rather than have to continually unlock and navigate to app.
2018-02-08
C25k for beginners
A great tool for individual use, very encouraging and user friendly. Also good as a resource for a group of beginners to running👍
2017-12-03
Watch only please
Like all C25K apps, this needs the option for watch only! People want to leave their phone at home and use the app straight from the watch.
2017-11-03
Pretty good app with good gps
Good app like the assortment of trainers voices! Just need to sort out issues with Iwatch connectivity. Very annoying continually pulling out phone whilst trying to run. Look forward to the bug fixes soon!
2017-10-23
Could be better
I use this on my Apple Watch via my phone. When it works it’s great, but sometimes the app won’t run on my watch and today only the middle section of my run recorded on my phone. Very disappointed to have paid £2.99 for an unreliable app.
2017-10-15
I don’t run!!
Well I do now!
After years of doing little running type activities I decided it was time to give it a go.
I’m just about to finish this app ready to sign up for my 1st park run. I’m running over 5k now each time out.
For novices like I was I’d say give this a go. Don’t be afraid of the small jumps in length of running either you will be surprised what you can’t do after a few weeks
2017-09-27
Great if you're new to running!
I am not 'a runner' and to be honest before I started this I hated running' Have to say this is great & the fact I can listen to my music or the radio takes my mind of it. I'm only on week 3 but already I feel fitter.
2017-09-12
Great app
My only issue is the music integration is buggy.
2017-09-07
Good app needs better watch support
In general a pretty good app -- not too annoyingly peppy and cheerful, and has good gps tracking and data logging.
Flaws are mainly with watch connectivity. First, you can't just glance at your watch to see how far into a run or walk segment you are because the watch takes several seconds to catch up with the app on your phone (how hard is it to use the watch's clock to count seconds?). Second, there's no complication for this app, so if your watch has reverted to the watch face you have to go to the watch app finder and hunt for this app among gzillions.
Finally, really big wish list item for those of us who run in the woods or off road -- a "find your way back" feature with a link to maps on the watch.
2017-08-18
So far so good
It's only been a week but loving this so far!
2017-07-25
Buggy and messy
You can make a account but after that there's no way to connect it to Facebook, sharing your activity is little more than a screen shot, ( I could of taken one my self and shared it ) it says with in the app we can use it to track walks but all I see is runs, when filling in your address, it asks for a state, and won't save with out one, so I filled my address in for no reason, I'm in the u.k so of course the state won't be right... the maps view is buggy and shows black and blue outlines in the background, this wasn't what I was expecting
2017-07-04
LOVE IT!
Easy and comfortable way to build up your running 😍
2017-07-02
Couch to 5K
Great app! Always thought I hated running - turns out I was just doing too much too soon. With this programme I saw progress quickly which I found a great incentive and I now enjoy going out for a run! Starting on my 10K soon.
2017-06-26
Motivation enough
All the motivation I need to a) get started and b) keep on going.
Simple concept but very well done.
2017-06-26
Brilliant for first timers!
I love this app. It's very simple and I can't believe I can manage the workouts each week even though they get progressively harder! Highly recommended.
2017-06-23
Mr A. Owen
Excellent program for me.
2017-05-17
Great app and it works
Currently on week 6 of this app having tried a few others. Works well for me and no issues with listening to music alongside which I've had problems with other c25k apps e.g. Change4life. Trust in the programme and intervals and it will work for you.
2017-05-11
Great app
I love this app. It is fantastic. I have only just started with it and am on my 4th day but I am feeling the difference in each run. The first was a challenge but given I have never ran in my life I wasn't surprised.
It's great that you can chose a motivation coach to help you along because it means you can run alone but still have the motivational support. I would recommend this app to anyone who want to turn themselves from a couch potato to a budding athlete :)💪🏻
2017-05-05
Fab!
Love this app so much - definitely the best couch to 5k app there is, and I've tried a few!
2017-03-02
Great app
I've just completed week 6 session 2 and feel like I'm really starting to get somewhere.
But without this app I would have definitely given up by now, but with the gentle encouragement of my trainer Constance I'm motivated to keep keeping on.
Would recommend to anyone who wants to start or start back running 👍
2017-02-21
Great!
I am on week1 day 3 and loving it! I even got my 10y old boy to do it too!
I love that it tells me when I am half way, that way I can turn around and finish my workout right outside my house where I started.
2017-02-08
I'm running!!! 🏃
Currently in week 4 and I am really enjoying it. Have noticed a huge difference. Love the voice over, there are a few to chose from. It works if you stick with it 😎
2016-11-05
Great App
Great App, easy to follow routines and easy to use.
2016-10-07
Great app
Hood for motivating me and keeping me on Track
2016-09-14
Brilliant!
Absolutely brilliant
2016-07-13
Super App
I never thought if be able to do it because I couldn't run for minutes without feeling like passing out but I did it and it was great. So thanks guys!!
2016-06-19
Great motivator
Got me out the door every other night. If your on the hedge as to whether to get this or not go for it. You won't be disappointed.
2016-06-12
The Slimming Man
Fantastic app!! Just what I needed after loosing 6.5st in one year. Getting up and fit again. Thank you. TheSlimmingMan
2016-05-08
Good
Good
2016-04-12
Too much pressure to write a review
Each time I use this app it asks me to review it. I am irritated by that.