5K Runner: Couch potato to 5K

Name: 5K Runner: Couch potato to 5K
Rating: 4.7316384 (35258 reviews)
Author: Fitness22

Couch potato to 5K Runner ®. Get in shape in 8 weeks, with run - walk intervals

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5K Runner: Couch Potato to 5K is a beginner-friendly training program designed to help you go from sitting on your couch to running a full 5K in just 8 weeks. The app uses an effective walk-run interval method guided by an audio coach who tells you when to walk and when to run, making it easier to build stamina and improve fitness gradually.

Features include 30-minute workouts, three times a week, compatibility with music apps so you can listen to your favorite songs alongside coaching, and achievement badges to keep you motivated. Whether running outdoors or on a treadmill, this app helps you burn calories, lose weight, and prepare for your first 5K race with confidence. Join the 5K Runner community for extra support and inspiration!

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By:

Fitness22

Downloads:

1,839,258 1.35K

Rating:

4.73

(35,258) 21 new ratings

Version:

8.3200 Last updated: 2025-03-25

Version code:

1004

Creation date:

2015-09-21

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE

Size:

55.74MB

Email:

su*****@fitness22.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-13

Ranking

# 42,410 ▼ 64

User reviews

The 5K Runner app offers a simple and effective interval training program that is motivating and affordable, with a user-friendly design and music integration. However, multiple users report major issues with inaccurate GPS tracking, app crashes mid-run, limited free version usage, and difficulties temporarily leaving the app during workouts. Some find the workout progression unrealistic. While good for beginners, users seeking reliable distance tracking or more flexibility may be dissatisfied.

Pros

Gradual progression and effective interval training that helps beginners get into running.
Simple, easy-to-use interface with clear prompts for running and walking intervals.
Affordable pricing with a good value for a running app.
Allows playing users' own music or audio in the background without interruption.
Provides motivation and a structured 8-week program to build endurance.

Cons

Poor location and distance tracking; the app often fails to record accurate distances or route data.
App crashes or force quits during runs, disrupting progress and requiring restarts.
Limited functionality in the free version with unclear communication about paid features.
Inability to easily exit the app temporarily during a run to check messages or change music without stopping the workout.
Occasional unrealistic progression jumps in the running plan that may be too challenging for some users.

Recent reviews

Great and gradual progression as time goes by! Really a must for my arthritis. Update: 11-21-24 The app is still working well. I use it to train after periods of bad weather and not being able to run outside as much. I love that I can listen to my own music in the background. The prompt "hey there! Awesome runner, have a great run today", is pretty cheesy in my opinion. Lol. That being said, I have no complaints.

Ma*****, 2024-11-21

I paid for this app & its great if all you want to do is use the app! Once you start it, it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get out of it & back to my phone! While in the app, I can't temporarily exit the app (with it still running in the background) to check a text or change my music or anything! I want a refund. I found a very similar app that's FREE, that works better in EVERY way, that I will be using. So NO, I do NOT recommend this app, not for an android phone!!