Description
★★★★★ WINNER of the 2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness App!"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
Get off the couch with the OFFICIAL Couch-to-5K® training app from Active.com! 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!
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APP FEATURES
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• Training plan designed by Active trainers
• Choose from 5 different motivating virtual coaches—Constance, Billie, Sergeant Block, Johnny Dead, Pumpkin
• Hear real-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 (built-in GPS hardware required)
• Log your workouts, share your progress on Facebook and get support from the largest running community on Active.com Trainer
• Get an exclusive discount to register for a 5K in your area
Notes:
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
- Once you purchase the app, it is yours to keep. It does *not* expire after 9 weeks.
MORE PRAISE:
"Active.com’s Couch-to-5K is one of my favorite couch-to-5K 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
THIS APP AND ANY INFORMATION GIVEN BY IT OR THE ACTIVE NETWORK INC. ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED NORIMPLIED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FITNESS PROGRAM. IN PARTICULAR, THE ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES DESCRIBED IN TRAINING PROGRAMS ANDARTICLES ON ACTIVE CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. YOU MUST CONSULT WITH A LICENSED PHYSICIAN BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION.
Rachel
Jul 12, 2012 6:52:50 PM
Great app! Definitely worth the money and more! I tried the Couch to 5K program before, but always got sidetracked by trying to keep track of time and the intervals. With this, i can just put my music on and a voice tells me when to run and when to walk! Highly recommend for anyone looking to become more active
Brenda
Jul 11, 2012 10:33:51 PM
Great App I have no complaints at all about this app. It keeps me going and everything works fine. I would definitely recommend this app. I'm a brand new runner .. if I can do it, so can you. Get the app today!
Rebecca
Jul 11, 2012 9:36:44 PM
Mediocre app - until it uninstalls after 9 weeks First off, you should know that the app will uninstall itself after the 9 week period, whether you are done with the program or not. I thought that was pretty cheap, when I buy an app I expect to have that app as long as I want it. This app did the basic thing I needed - keeping track of the time intervals - but everything else about it is pretty annoying. Logging workouts to the website required entering userID and pwd everytime, or using FB. The data on pace includes both the warmup/cooldown, so not useful for your actual running pace. GPS is limited to a map only, there is a much better GPS functionality in other apps. The cues for the longer time intervals are basic, just the halfway point. There is no "autopause" function that can tell when you're stopped for whatever reason. There is no way to move to later workouts, you have to "complete" each workout to get to the next one (fortunately, the app is not smart enough to know if you're actually moving, so...) This comes in handy if you accidentally hit the "quit" button while fumbling for your phone at the end of a workout and delete it. For $2, I guess it's okay, just know that it uninstalls at 9 weeks.
Debbie
Jul 11, 2012 7:06:59 AM
Great App
Kristen
Jul 11, 2012 12:00:59 AM
Love it Absolutely love this ap! Its very useful and I'm seeing results!
Yesi
Jul 10, 2012 12:59:43 AM
Weightloss Great program, never any issue
Sabrina
Jul 6, 2012 3:14:05 AM
5 stars! I just completed my first day and I love this app!
Zak
Jul 5, 2012 3:46:25 PM
Great Program, Poor Design It's a shame that the app is designed so poorly, because I love the program and for the first time ever, I'm running consistently. Sync between my phone and website is shoddy; makes you sign in every run (versus keeping you signed in); and when I got a new phone, lost all the info for my previous runs, making me have to enter them manually. I also wish it could differentiate my walking pace from my running pace so I know how fast I'm actually going.
Jenni
Jul 3, 2012 12:10:37 PM
great app so motivating. on week 5 and i love this app its really made me stick with running when ive given up so many times before!
Steve
Jul 2, 2012 8:12:11 PM
Motivating and easy Amazing app - on day 3 of my plan and loving it!!