what is the best C25K app for iphone?

Swimnessa
Swimnessa Posts: 44
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to start the couch to 5 K program next week and would love to hear from you guys what the best app is. I want to be able to listen to music and besides a count down, I would love if it tracked distance traveled too. cheap to free would be AWESOME as well

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  • badbcatha05
    badbcatha05 Posts: 200 Member
    I think I used the one from active. I liked it.
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    I'm currently using the ease into 5k app. It's a green background, with a white figure on the front and a 5K. I've just completed wk6 d1 today, it's a brill app, shows you how far you've ran, at what pace, how many calories burned etc. and you can listen to music you set yourself.
  • SarahAnna87
    SarahAnna87 Posts: 65 Member
    I used the C25K from ClearSky Apps, but it doesn't track distance. I also have the MapMyRun which does track it and can run in the background. Both are free (lite for MapMyRun) but work well. Since I like to do interval running a lot I also have an Interval Timer app where you can set your own from Deltaworks Apps, again comes free in lite version.
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    I didn't use any of the apps but downloaded free podcasts (audio cues built in) plus learned to make my own (very time-consuming). My favorite site for free podcasts is by a chick named Suz who lost a lot of weight a few years ago. I kid you not, her website for podcasts is: http://www.kissmyblackass.org/podcasts/

    Yes, that really is the site. She jokes about her chosen site name, too, but I promise it is safe!
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    Also, as far as time/distance/etc, which I love when I don't feel like wearing my HRM, is RunKeeper. I also have the paid version of Runtastic, but I still prefer the free version of RunKeeper. They're pretty similar, though, and can be synced with MFP so that when you complete your workout it is automatically added to your diary.

    There are other running apps out there (non-C25K apps, I mean) that are supposedly good.
  • megan_elizabeth8
    megan_elizabeth8 Posts: 216 Member
    I use the one by zen labs. I can play my own playlists which I like. Unfortunately it doesn't track distance, but I use it with map my run to find out distance and pace.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    I also use the one by Zen labs. I love it!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I also used c25kFREE by Zen Labs. Worked great, lets you use your own playlist if you want. Easy to use and follow, voice commands and signals to start, walk, run, cool down, etc - all nice and clear.
  • Swimnessa
    Swimnessa Posts: 44
    Thank you so much guys! I think I will be going with the zen labs one! Starting tomorrow if the rain holds out. If not then it will be a stationary bike kind of day and start Tuesday! :)
  • bkthandler
    bkthandler Posts: 247 Member
    Swim-

    How did you like this app? Did it help?

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