# 5K Run: Beginner Training plan

> Maps, intervals and motivation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1271409505](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1271409505)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1271409505`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Carlos Fernandez Mayor
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,168 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-12
- **First published:** 2018-08-23
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5k-run-beginner-training-plan/id1271409505)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com/es.running/privacy.html](https://s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com/es.running/privacy.html)

## Description

5K Run: Beginner Training Plan is the easiest way to go from couch potato to 5K. The adaptive training plan fits your life, with guided runs, adjustable time windows, and motivating prompts so you never have to stick to a rigid calendar.

The extension includes a voice trainer that cues when to run or walk, and HealthKit integration so workout data syncs with Apple Health and helps fill your Apple Watch Activity rings. Track progress, save races, and take your training to the next level at your own pace.

## Rankings

- #39,193 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is praised for its simplicity, beginner-friendly walk/run structure, and distance/pace tracking with no upfront subscription. However, users frequently report paywalls after a few workouts, crashes that erase progress, and poor treadmill/indoor tracking. The progression pace is often deemed too fast and unclear, with limited options to repeat or reset days. Some also note data syncing issues with Apple Health. Overall, it’s a helpful starter tool when it works, but reliability and cost transparency are common drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly interface.
- Free to start; no ongoing subscription required initially.
- Motivating walk/run structure that makes it easy to follow.
- Tracks distance and pace.
- Enforces a schedule to keep you moving and on track even if you miss a day.

### Cons

- Paywall after the initial workouts; requires purchasing to continue (often around $3.99–$5), not free as advertised.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1271409505)