Zombies, Run! 5k Training Reviews

Old Runner.

joykells

I got Zombies, Run! (The main app) when it first came out and loved it. Now, years later, I'm nowhere close to where I used to be, but wanted to keep with the idea-the Abel township story was what used to keep me running regularly. So when I went to re-download it, I found this! Perfect!!! It has the perks of hearing the Doctor and Sam Yao, but with a motivating, encouraging storyline. Keep it up!

Great concept but super frustrating delivery

runner#five

The story line is awesome and it’s such a fun and interesting idea. However, I’ve had the app freeze and then crash continuously. This wouldn’t be such a big deal if there were some way to skip sections like in other c25k apps, but instead you’re totally stuck redoing your run over and over until the app stops crashing. I eventually just deleting and downloaded something else. It’s too frustrating to be halfway through a run only to find out the app froze long ago and you have to start all over. I would totally download again if they found a way to fix the issues. Bummer!

Creative

LenaSk8

A fun creative way to remain motivated for low-level walk or run training Good voice actors.

Would be good... if it worked.

BabyCharmander

I did the intro run and everything ran smoothly. I’m not really into zombie stories but I was enjoying the characters, voice acting, etc. Then I started the Week 1 Day 1 run, and it worked great... up until the very end. Just as I was finishing the run, my entire phone restarted. No data was saved. I was frustrated, but I’d finished the run, so I went on to the next day’s run a few days later. Started the initial walk, and then wondered why the scientist was silent when it had certainly been 10 minutes. Checked my phone to find the app had crashed. I restarted the app and started the run again, but there was no way to skip forward past the parts I’d already completed (a feature in the last C25K app I was using). On top of that, it wouldn’t even finish the intro before the app crashed again. On top of the crashes, the app is an enormous drain on my battery. The previous C25K app I used did not have that problem. It’s a good app in theory... but I can’t use an app that crashes like this. If the devs fixed the crash problems, they’d have a great app, and I’d have fun. But until this is fixed, I’m going to have to go back to my other C25K app.

A great app!!!

Cupcake_Power13

I've never consistently exercised at all, maybe when I was a little kid, but definitely not in my teenage years. However, yesterday I completed all 8 weeks of this app and it was so much fun! I never knew running could be as enjoyable as it was while doing this training. I didn't think I would be able to finish 8 weeks of any kind of exercising, so being able to do it all was an amazing feeling. I downloaded Zombies, Run! a few years ago and never really used it because I couldn't run much, but now I feel like I am in good enough shape to get more into it. I love exercising now, which I never thought I'd ever say that in my entire life.

I don’t think this is strictly speaking gender neutral

Xxboxmusic

I did not read into the detail descriptions, so maybe I should have known. Three runs into the game and I keep getting the feeling that they assume the runner is denial- telling me to get a sports bra kinda clinched it. Still going to use it because I am not sensitive, but it is off-putting and I won’t be buying the non 5k version.

Missing heart rate, occasional crashes

Techno Shaman

I’ve occasionally had the app crash on me when running in the background. It’s annoying because you don’t know immediately - you just get suspicious when you haven’t heard any audio cues in awhile. There’s no way to start the mission where you left off either, so when you restart the app, you have to start the mission over from the beginning. At the very least, it would be nice to skip the warmup walk. One request would be to track heart rate via the Apple Watch. Surprised this feature isn’t in the app already. Otherwise, a nice couch-to-5k app that’s more interesting than most!

Fun and Useful, but Serious Stability Issues

Prince Puppet

I really enjoy using this app and it has helped me increase my stamina while running. Unfortunately it crashes on average every 4th run about halfway through, forcing me to repeat missions I’ve already done most of in order to get the full story and experience.

Doesn’t work with iWatch 3

Bophed

Downloaded this app. Went to the park. Wasted my heart rate troubleshooting. No story ever started. Was listening to music so I know my earphones were working.

Get this app

08thmstSGT

This app has pushed me farther and harder. I was in the army for years and had to run daily... I hated it! For the first time ever I enjoy running and it is due to this. You get a story while your working out and nothing motivates you more then the sounds of a zomb on your tail!

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