Start Running for Beginners

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4.7
28.6K reviews
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About this app

Taking up running? What could be easier!

Don’t worry about distance, pace, or speed. Let's think about all this later.
Listen to the instructions and run as you like.

Don't focus on your running technique. The most important thing now is to get out and start running.

Your goal is to increase the jogging time. Nothing else matters right now.

Features:
+ Personal running coach
+ Couch to 5K (c25k) alternative training plan
+ Detailed statistics of each training
+ Distance, speed and pace tracker
+ GPS-route of every session
+ Built-in pedometer
+ Calorie counter
+ Custom workouts
+ Voice guidance

The workout plan is split into 4 levels. Each level has a specific goal for jogging duration:

* Level 1 goal is 20 minutes.
* Level 2 goal is 30 minutes.
* Level 3 goal is 40 minutes.
* Level 4 goal is 60 minutes of running.

Each level has a 4-weeks duration, and 3 workouts per week.

Join us running!
Updated on
25 Nov 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and Health and fitness
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.7
28.4K reviews
A Google user
13 June 2019
(I have the free version.) The main thing I use this app for is to have it tell me when to run and walk and keep track of how long/when, etc. It does a great job of that. But it always messes up my map, and shows me zig-zagging all over the city. So on a 2 mile workout, it says I've done like 25 miles. So that's pretty annoying. My goal is to be able to run for a certain amount of time, so the mileage isn't super important to me. But it would be nice if the GPS worked all the time!
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Juliana M Chaumette
5 February 2021
This app (and some motivation) made a runner out of me! I had never been a runner, and I had tried C25K a few times and quit early. I found this app extremely helpful in building both physical and mental endurance. I use the customizable interval feature to make long workouts or to motivate me through a race. I even use it on half-marathons. I couldn't run more than a couple of minutes when I started. Great app, I recommend it to other aspiring runners all the time.
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A Google user
7 June 2019
I've been using the paid version of this app for ~3 weeks. it comes with one training plan built in: workouts of progressively longer distance to help you build your way up to running a 5k nonstop. Some features i really like, like the countdown timer, distance tracker, calorie tracker, and audio/vibration cues. However, greater detail on the workouts in terms of how frequently they should be done, ability to skip workouts, and ability to turn off certain notifications would be great. Solid app.
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What's new

+ ready for Android 15