# Start Running For Beginners

> Couch to 5K - for weight loss

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1254954672](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1254954672)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1254954672`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Axiom Mobile LLC
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,080 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2017-07-10
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/start-running-for-beginners/id1254954672)
- **Website:** [http://axiomrun.com/start-running/](http://axiomrun.com/start-running/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://axiomrun.com/privacy-policy/](http://axiomrun.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Start Running For Beginners is a beginner-friendly running coach that makes it easy to start moving. It hides distance and pace focus for now, guiding you through a Couch to 5K-inspired plan with four levels and three workouts per week.

Key features include a personal coach, GPS route tracking, built-in pedometer, calorie counter, voice feedback, and Apple Health sync. You’ll get detailed training statistics, customizable workouts, and clear progression as you increase jogging time from 20 to 60 minutes.

## Rankings

- #39,494 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Start Running For Beginners for being beginner-friendly, easy to use, and effective at building consistency and progress through structured coaching. Users like the motivation, progression, and ability to run with music/podcasts. The main drawbacks are the lack of indoor/treadmill options and country-specific payment limitations. Despite these, many report rapid improvements and strong recommendations.

### Pros

- Beginner-friendly and great for getting started
- Easy to use
- Helps you stay on track and see progress
- Motivating coaching and structured plan
- Allows listening to music or podcasts while running

### Cons

- Outdoor-running focus with no indoor/treadmill mode or reliable indoor mileage tracking
- Subscription/payments not available in some countries
- Limited treadmill support may disappoint users who want indoor running

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