Couch to 5k app?

nrbromert
nrbromert Posts: 44 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been thinking of starting the couch to 5k but am looking for an app for my iPhone. The only problem is there are a ton of them listed. Anybody have any experience with any that they like or dislike?
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  • notaquitter4
    notaquitter4 Posts: 13
    i too am wondering this question!! also i noticed the only free apps are pretty much previews of the app...therefore before i pay for them i'd like to know which one is best!
  • GeorgiaTina
    GeorgiaTina Posts: 32
    I have couch to 5K on my droid razor and I believe it costs $1.99. You can add your running music to it. It's great
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    I use the RunDouble app. It is great! The only catch is that after the first two weeks, it costs 1.99 I think it is worth it though!
  • clumsygermangurl
    clumsygermangurl Posts: 164
    I have the RunDouble app and you get a free two week trial and then to buy the whole thing it is $1.60.

    I am on week 2 day 2 now, and I love it. Plays my music in the background and everything.

    Good Luck!!
  • MrsB123111
    MrsB123111 Posts: 535 Member
    I have the C25K app for iphone, I believe it was $1.99. Totally worth it though. I am starting Week 6 tomorrow!
  • domgirl85
    domgirl85 Posts: 295 Member
    I use the one with this icon
    http://www.iappfind.com/app/439852091

    You can also download the C to 10k app that looks similar.
  • kimpossible471
    kimpossible471 Posts: 268 Member
    I use jog log. It has c25k built in, plays your own ipod music, provides voice prompts. You can also make up your own workouts, set music to specific segments etc. The only drawback I have found so far, was that a couple of the weeks don't match the official c25k workout. I emailed them on 1 and they corrected with the next update (week 6 day 1 I think) - the others, I just copied the workout and corrected it on my own.
  • desirae1976
    desirae1976 Posts: 29 Member
    I use the 0 to 5K app. It cost me $2.99 but I love it! Check it out.
  • Ke11o
    Ke11o Posts: 26 Member
    "Ease into 5k" is what I use and its going really well, It's free to start but you can buy a $0.99 upgrade that allows you to use the GPS to Keep track out your route, speed, and distance and By entering your weight and such it give you a rough guess about Cal. burned. Its by "Bluefin Software" try it out!!!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I used a free one and it worked great - c25kFREE by Zen Labs. Easy to follow, lets you play your own music if you like, no problems.
  • Establishedn1986
    Establishedn1986 Posts: 306 Member
    I have the one by active.com it is blue. It cost $1.99
  • smith4304
    smith4304 Posts: 9 Member
    I have the iPhone and I use the C25K free app. It's free, obviously. and i love it! Does the whole 8 weeks... not sure what the ones you pay for have extra?
  • ColtyHan
    ColtyHan Posts: 59 Member
    I use C25K by Zen labs. It is free and has the whole plan included. You can also play your own music and it will mute the music when it gives you the voice prompts.
  • smith4304
    smith4304 Posts: 9 Member
    I used a free one and it worked great - c25kFREE by Zen Labs. Easy to follow, lets you play your own music if you like, no problems.

    Yes! The zen labs one is the one I use too. I love that you can play music while it's going.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I have the one by active.com it is blue. It cost $1.99

    This is the one I used. Worth the price. Very stable
  • alycat06
    alycat06 Posts: 75
    I also use the app from ZenLabs and love it!
  • treblemaker90
    treblemaker90 Posts: 65 Member
    I have the active.com C25K one. Its 1.99 but I think its totally worth it. It keeps track of time for you and lets you know when to walk/jog/cool down. And the gps tracks your distance and maps your route! You can make a music playlist or I used pandora in the background and it worked fine. Plus the trainer voices are funny :)
  • Theresafinallygetsitright
    Theresafinallygetsitright Posts: 157
    I used a free one and it worked great - c25kFREE by Zen Labs. Easy to follow, lets you play your own music if you like, no problems.

    Yes! The zen labs one is the one I use too. I love that you can play music while it's going.

    Same here - free is even better and it works great!
  • phillieschic
    phillieschic Posts: 615
    Interval Run by DeltaVee for iPhone

    It has a few different programs...LOVE it!
  • krisc15
    krisc15 Posts: 44 Member
    I use C25K FREE too and it is awesome. It plays your music for you and beeps and talks to you when to walk or run
  • BarbellBlondieRuns
    BarbellBlondieRuns Posts: 511 Member
    I don't know if it's for iphone or not... but I used the FREE one on coolrunning.com. You can google CARLI 5K and you'll find it. Downloads free every week. I couldn't believe the success I had with it! It's also worth it to go to a running footwear store and have them tell you what kind of runner you are (they do it for free) - over pronator, under pronator, neutral and then you can get shoes that help make your strides more effective and less likely to cause injury.
  • ingalynn
    ingalynn Posts: 136 Member
    cool running c25k
  • naculp
    naculp Posts: 225 Member
    I use runkeeper to track all my runs, but they have an option where you can program your own workouts. Really simple and easy to use, and FREE! Has all the bells and whistles like voice prompting (based on time and/or distance), background music, and more.
  • ovege
    ovege Posts: 110 Member
    I used one listed as 5K Runner: 0 to 5K running by heavy duty apps. It lets you listen to music in the background and I use Nike Running to measure distance and speed. It worked well but can get glitchy sometimes with the music on.
  • treblemaker90
    treblemaker90 Posts: 65 Member
    PS. I just completed my first workout so if anyone else is just starting out (or even if you've been doing it for awhile) feel free to add me and we can cheer each other on! :D
  • MosierTim
    MosierTim Posts: 56 Member
    I am a big fan of Active.com's app. Although, I just looked up the Jog Log app mentioned above and I can see the advantages to it (like custom interval training)
  • carolemack
    carolemack Posts: 1,276 Member
    I used a free one and it worked great - c25kFREE by Zen Labs. Easy to follow, lets you play your own music if you like, no problems.

    I use this one too...I love it!
  • mommyami1
    mommyami1 Posts: 154 Member
    I use the Podrunner Intervals podcasts that you can download on iTunes. It's free. Only thing is, if you don't like house or techno music, it can be annoying. I like it because it gives you beats per minute to nonstop music. It only stops during transitions from walking to running and back. The 5K series is called First Day to 5K. I liked it so much i'm using the Gateway to 8K now. Good luck!
  • snarky
    snarky Posts: 262 Member
    I use the rundouble app that was previously mentioned. I combine it with running playlists from rockmyrun.com.
  • Kamikazeflutterby
    Kamikazeflutterby Posts: 770 Member
    I wear a watch and follow the schedule listed here without an app. It's pretty easy. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

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