# Start Running: Treadmill Coach

> Walk, Jog and Run indoors or outdoors. Get fitter, lose weight and be healthy!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.startrunning`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vigour Fitness
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 34,777
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (129 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-09
- **First published:** 2020-06-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.startrunning)
- **Website:** [http://startfitness.life](http://startfitness.life/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vigour.fitness/privacy](https://vigour.fitness/privacy)

## Description

Start Running: Treadmill Coach is a comprehensive running app designed for all fitness levels. Whether you're new to running or aiming to complete a 5k race, this app offers step-by-step workout plans that progressively build your endurance and strength. With audio coaching, you’ll receive clear instructions on when to walk, jog, or run, helping you improve steadily while minimizing injury risks.

Spend 20-40 minutes a few times a week and watch your fitness soar. Track your progress as you advance from introductory running plans to competitive race readiness. Perfect for indoor treadmill sessions or outdoor runs, Start Running helps you become a stronger, healthier runner with guided motivation and structured training plans.

## Rankings

- #349,429 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.startrunning.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for helping beginners gradually start running with easy-to-use and motivational coaching, allowing them to track progress and listen to their own music. However, frequent complaints include the necessity of premium for workouts, difficulty hearing the virtual coach's voice over music, and lack of adjustable audio settings. Additionally, unclear audio cues during intervals require users to look at the screen, impacting usability during runs.

### Pros

- Helps beginners start running gradually and effectively.
- Motivational coaching leading to physical improvements like muscle growth and better cardio.
- Simple and easy to use interface.
- Allows users to listen to their own music while using the app.
- Provides structured routines that help users stay on track.

### Cons

- Requires premium purchase to start workouts, limiting free usage.
- Virtual coach's voice prompts are too quiet and hard to hear alongside music.
- No setting to adjust the volume of the coach's voice independently.
- Lack of clear audio cues indicating time intervals for running and walking.
- Some users find it unintuitive to start workouts without premium access.

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