The OFFICIAL Couch To 5K(r), training app will get you up off the couch and running! This program is a favorite and has helped thousands of runners get from the couch to the finish. You can finish your first 5K (3.1 mile) race in as little as 20-30 minutes each week for just nine weeks.
WINNER 2012 Appy Award for Best Healthcare & Fitness App
Features
Active.com trainers have designed a training plan
You can choose from four different virtual motivating coaches: Johnny Dead (Constance), Billie, Sergeant Block (Billie), or Billie).
Listen to audio cues from humans that will guide you through your workout
With the in-app music player, listen to your favourite playlists
Free GPS support to calculate your distance and pace, and map your routes
You can log your workouts on Facebook and share your progress there
Active.com’s largest running community offers support for trainers
Keep going with the same workouts, and you’ll be able to track your best performances.
Manual entry of workouts can be made with the help of a treadmill support
You can track your progress by displaying the total distance and the average pace
To compare distance and speed, graphs of workouts
Are you ready to elevate your running program? Check out our 5K to 10K app to prep for your first 10K race here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.active.aps.tenk!
Praise
“The popular Couch To 5K app helps runners to avoid injury by not doing too much too quickly.”
–Runners World June 2012
It’s extremely easy to use (you just follow the instructions and do what is asked) and it’s amazing that there’s a voice to help you get through difficult situations.
–Engadget June 2012
“Active.com’s Couch To 5K is my favorite… app. Its customizable features, interactivity and well-rounded interface make it possible for me to stay off the couch.
–148Apps, October 2011.
“I knew from the moment I started Couch to 5K that I would need an app to hold me accountable, not just for showing up to my training but also to actually do it correctly. There’s an app.
–CalorieLab, April 2012
If you are struggling to get off the couch and in shape for the summer, a 5K training run is a good idea. CoolRunning’s “Couch to FiveK” running program is a good option if you haven’t been active in a while.
–Droid Life, April 2012
Get more information about the Couch to 5K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/couch-to-5k-app
Notes
* The app is yours once you have purchased it. It doesn’t expire after nine weeks.
For additional support please contact us at: MobileSupport@activenetwork.com. We are always open to hearing from you.
This APP and any information it contains, or the ACTIVENETWORK LLC, are for informational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Before you begin any FITNESS PROGRAM, it is a good idea to consult your HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. Particularly, the ACTIVITIES and EXERCISES DESCRIBED in TRAINING PROGRAMS and ARTICLES ONACTIVES CAN BE DANGEROUS. They could result in injury or death. Before participating in any of the ACTIVITIES outlined in the APPLICATION, you should consult with a licensed physician.
