Couch to 5K® - Run training Reviews – Page 2
5/5 rating based on 228 reviews. Read all reviews for Couch to 5K® - Run training for iPhone.
Couch to 5K® - Run training is paid iOS app published by Active Network, LLC
Compared to many free apps
194$,'w
I downloaded this app hoping to get voiceovers while running a separate music app, but it is inconsistent. It also does not always push to my Apple Watch. Hopefully, I will get some assistance when I find a contact to ask for support.
Killing it
sydneyc w
Let me preface this by saying I am a person who enjoys fitness and started Couch to 5K at a decent base level of cardio fitness. Not amazing, but I’m not a couch potato either. I’ve never been great at distance running, but it’s been on my list for a few years to run a 5K so this year is the year. Highly recommend paying money and signing up for one so you’re motivated to stick with it. The first 4 weeks of this program make sense and work you up in sensible intervals. Then week 5-7 are madness. Like I looked at them and I was like HOW!? Who came up with this?? But surprise of all surprises... I did it! I actually was ready for those crazy hard weeks. So needless to say, I’ve been very impressed with this app as far as fitness programming. The app itself has also worked well for me. Once in a while I think it may not be playing the “walk” or “jog” bits but that might be because my phone is on silent.
LOVE IT
Nellie_Bell23
Great work out that makes me sweat and keeps me going!!! My favorite instructor is the boot camp instructor!!!
Mom of 2 under 2
graceyard shift mom
I lost 60lbs by starting with this app 10 years ago. I got it again to see how much progress I would make this time after having two kids and age NOT on my side. It really is the best usable interval run app for the technology and running challenged. Love it and hope to stay on it to lose the 60lbs again? Wish me luck!
Watch App Useless. Don’t Buy.
FrancisPoseidon
There’s no point in not having a stand alone watch app. Why would I want to lug my phone around to just sync to the watch. Don’t waste your money on this app.
Not for beginners
Sunni3366425
The “trainer” keeps saying “great job” even if you walk the whole time. There’s no help if the workout cannot be completed. I’m stuck on week 4 and can not get any help on what I need to do to finish those workouts. The trainer just says “great!” but I can’t run for the time I should be running for. It makes not sense and doesn’t motivate me at all. Now it also started providing notifications on “likes” even though I have turned off all that community crap. Extremely frustrating app that does not help me run a 5K.
Great way to prevent injury
Owens mom 240
Keeps me progressing but without overdoing it and getting hurt. Great way to come back from a couple years not running. Love that it just talks over my music.
Great for beginners
Mleteacher
It's a app for beginning joggers. It's like having a coach in your ear.
I was NOT a runner
Treadytread
I hate running. Never understood the healthnuts that raved about it. I credit this app with getting me off the couch and giving this whole jogging thing a go. I love that you can pick between your coaches- not everyone is motivated by the same coach- do you need the ball-busting Military general yelling in your ear, or the ever-positive Runicorn? I love that you start running in intervals. I had no idea that runners didn't just leap from the womb running for miles on end. It's something you build up to. You may not be able to run for 30 minutes straight, but I'll bet you can run for one minute, right? Once you've run for one minute, walk a while and then try to run for two minutes. You didn't die right? This is how you start. It's an amazing program. I never thought I'd consider myself a runner. Once you get past the first "wall" and feel that runner's "high" you will be HOOKED. When I get stressed, depressed, angry - I put on my running shoes. Seriously great app. I wish there was an option to hear more from your coaches. As it stands, they interject motivational phrases once per run. I know it's AI, but I would love them to chat more. Some people would hate that- point is, it would be a nice option. I also find that the workouts are too short and I am constantly hitting the back button to give myself more intervals. I wish there was an option for longer workouts (more intervals) - while keeping the intervals the same length.