Couch to 5K by RunDouble

Train for 5K with the Couch to 5K training program.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-01-13

"Couch to 5K by RunDouble" is a comprehensive training app designed to help users transition from inactivity to running a 5K in just 9 weeks. Featuring customizable pace options, a variety of training plans, and support for Android Wear, this app tracks time, distance, and pace while allowing users to enjoy their favorite music. With free trials and easy integration with MyFitnessPal, it's the ideal companion for anyone looking to improve their fitness and run events from 5K to half marathon.

By:: RunDouble C25K
Downloads:: 2,078,758+
Rating:: 3.67

(16,477)
Version:: VARY (Last updated: 2020-09-08)
Creation date:: 2011-06-21
Email:: he*****@rundouble.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 4 months ago

User reviews

Pros

Effective gradual training program for beginners
Simple and easy to use interface
Good for tracking running intervals
Works well with Bluetooth and external audio players
Flexibility to design custom interval runs

Cons

Frequent GPS signal loss, especially when the phone locks
Issues with syncing to smartwatches
Customer support is unresponsive regarding issues
Recent updates have led to crashes and missing stats
Paid version does not deliver promised features

Recent reviews

I liked to run but had no endurance. This program really gave me what I needed to step my program up gradually while keeping me going. Edit: Wow, have I really been using this app since 2016? It's 7/2024 now and this one is still my favorite running app. Only con is that I can't really sync it with a smartwatch but that has honestly never made this an inferior run trainer. I've completed several 5Ks and a half marathon using the training programs and most accurate distance recording

Mary Gray, 2024-07-08

I purchased the premium version of this app years ago. Now, after switching my apps to a new phone, all the running plans show "free two week trial". I already paid for the premium version (that I don't see in the play store anymore), so they expect me to pay again after 2 weeks of using the free version? They should refund my money. Will find another app.

Blanche D, 2022-11-07

I've been using this app for years. It works well. There were some problems with the GPS recently until I changed the permissions in the settings: you have to give the app permission to use your location all the time in order for it to work when the phone goes on standby. Otherwise, you'll get a notification that the GPS signal is lost and it will underestimate your distance.