Couch to 5K by RunDouble

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

Couch to 5K by RunDouble - Your Running Companion

"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.
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App stats

Downloads: 2,078,758
Version: VARY (Last updated: 2020-09-08)
Creation date: 2011-06-21
Full description: See detailed description

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
Most mentioned
  • GPS issues
  • Problems with the app after updates
  • Paid features not accessible or malfunctioning
  • Good for beginners and training
  • Easy to track workouts
User 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
by 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.
by 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.
by Scott Fanders, 2022-09-25
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