# Get Running

> The human 5k running coach.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319043985](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319043985)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id319043985`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Benjohn Barnes
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (2,170 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.12.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-08-28
- **First published:** 2009-07-09
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/get-running/id319043985)
- **Website:** [http://getrunningapp.com](http://getrunningapp.com/)

## Description

Get Running is a human-coached Couch to 5K app designed to remove the starting barrier. Over nine weeks with three workouts per week, you will progress from walk/run to running 30 minutes, guided by a human voice coach and a Run Clock.

Key features include a supportive running forum, sharing with up to three friends, rest-day planning, and an illustrated progress log that tracks your achievements and momentum. It works with or without music, fits a busy schedule, and helps you stay motivated.

## Rankings

- #38,099 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Get Running for its motivating coach voice and simple, progressive structure that helps beginners become runners and sustain a routine. However, many reviews report crashes and instability, lack of Apple Watch support, and missing run history/tracking. The app’s long-standing effectiveness and ease of use clash with stability and cross-device gaps, leaving some users seeking alternatives. Overall, it remains beloved for starting from zero, but stability and device compatibility are major concerns.

### Pros

- Motivating coach narration with a calm, British voice guides workouts and keeps users motivated.
- Simple, beginner-friendly structure with clear prompts and a gradual progression.
- Proven to help users start running and maintain a routine over years, including those recovering from injuries.
- Good integration with music and a clean, focused running experience without distracting extras.

### Cons

- Frequent stability issues: app crashes or won't stay open on startup.
- No Apple Watch support or compatibility, despite some users hoping for watch-based use.
- Lacks run history or results tracking, making it hard to review past workouts.
- Perceived need for updates; some users feel the app isn’t updated or current.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319043985)