# Run Countdown

> A running app designed to help beginners progress from couch to 10K.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arqmedia.runcountdown](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arqmedia.runcountdown)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arqmedia.runcountdown`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Christopher Lamb
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 7
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-30
- **First published:** 2025-08-03
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arqmedia.runcountdown)
- **Website:** [https://arqmedia.dev/run-countdown](https://arqmedia.dev/run-countdown)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://arqmedia.dev/privacy-policy](https://arqmedia.dev/privacy-policy)

## Description

The app is designed to be your companion throughout your entire couch-to-10K journey, providing structure, motivation, and progress tracking to help you achieve your running goals.<br><br><br>12-Week Training Program<br><br>- Structured progression from Week 1 to Week 12<br>- Culminates in a 10K run event<br>- Each week contains 3 training days with specific run/walk intervals<br>- Gradual increase in running duration and intensity<br><br><br>Interactive Timer<br><br>- Real-time workout timer with interval tracking<br>- Visual progress indicators showing current interval<br>- Audio cues for run and walk phases<br>- Background timer continues even when app is minimized<br>- Pause, resume, and reset functionality<br><br><br>Progress Tracking<br><br>- Track completed workouts with visual checkmarks<br>- Automatic progress saving using local storage<br>- Current position tracking (week/day)<br>- Visual indicators for completed weeks and days<br><br><br>Flexible Reset Options<br><br>- Individual Workout Reset: Long-press on completed days to reset specific workouts<br>- Week Reset: Long-press on completed weeks to reset entire weeks<br>- Complete Reset: Menu option to reset all progress and start fresh<br>- Confirmation dialogs prevent accidental data loss<br><br><br>User Interface<br><br>- Toggle voice prompts<br>- Clean, intuitive design with Material Design principles<br>- Week and day selectors for easy navigation<br>- Detailed workout breakdown showing all intervals<br>- Color-coded intervals (red for running, blue for walking)<br>- Progress visualization with completion percentages

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.arqmedia.runcountdown.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arqmedia.runcountdown)