Couch to 5K in 25 days. Walk-run training plan with audio cues. No subscription.
About Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan
Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan is a health & fitness app developed by Riccardo Dal Foco.
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Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan has been downloaded 710 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 0 times.
User Ratings
Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan is rated 4.45 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.4 thousand ratings.
App Information
Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan is FREE to download. The APK download size is 17.14 MB. The latest version available is 8.0.13. The last update was on January 31, 2021.
Technical Requirements
Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan requires Android 4.0.3+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play August 2011.
Description
๐ FROM COUCH TO RUNNER IN 25 DAYS
You've been thinking about starting to run. Maybe you tried before and gave up. Maybe you've never run a day in your life. That's exactly who this app is for.
Learn to Run is a structured walk-run interval training program that takes complete beginners from zero to real running in just 25 days. Every day, the app tells you exactly what to do: when to walk, when to run, and for how long. You just press Start and follow along.
Not everyone starts from the same place. Pick the beginner running plan that fits you:
• Easy Start — Short, gentle sessions for total beginners. Peak workout: ~30 min of running. • Balanced — The classic C25K-style progression. Builds you steadily to ~60 min of continuous running. • Advanced — For those who want more. Pushes you to ~120 min at your peak.
Each program spans 25 workouts. Walk a little, run a little. Day by day, the running gets longer and the walking gets shorter — until you're running the whole thing.
No need to stare at your screen. Start the workout, put your phone in your pocket, and listen for the bell.
• Audio cues tell you when to switch between walking and running • 3 bell sounds to choose from (Classic, Soft, Sharp) • Works alongside your music or podcast • The timer keeps running even with screen off — no missed cues
After every run, you see a summary of your minutes walked and ran. On the home screen, a progress bar shows how far you've come through your 5K training plan. Simple and motivating.
โ Built for real beginners — not runners who already know what they're doing โ A complete couch to 5K program: 25-day structure means you always know where you are โ Start running today — no account needed, just open and run โ No GPS tracking, no routes, no complexity — pure walk-run interval training โ Audio running coach built in — cues work reliably with screen off โ Available in 18 languages
Learn to Run is available in 18 languages including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more — so you can start your running journey wherever you are.
Week 1–2: Short walk-run intervals. Build the habit, not the pain. Week 3–4: Intervals get longer. You'll surprise yourself. Week 5: Longer runs, less walking. You're becoming a runner.
No guesswork. No complicated running schedule to figure out. The app lays out every session from Day 1 to Day 25 — all you do is show up.
Whether your goal is to run 5K without stopping, finish your first race, lose weight, or simply get off the couch — this beginner running program meets you where you are.
Do I need to be fit to start? No. The Easy Start plan is designed for people who have never jogged before. Do I need a GPS or heart rate monitor? No. Just your phone and a pair of shoes. Can I repeat a day if I struggle? Yes. The app lets you redo any session at any time. Does it work on a treadmill? Absolutely — audio cues work the same indoors. Is it really free? Yes. All 3 programs, all 25 days, no subscription, no paywall.
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Comments on Learn To Run: Couch to 5K Plan for Android
โ โ โ โ โJason Olsenยท Jun 26, 2021
I just started my second time through the program, it is a great way to get started running and slowly increase distance. I went from never running to half a marathon in 6 months (was somewhat active when I started) I would like to see a way to track the days that you did the training and be able to check them off if using another method of tracking the run. I just like the training program more than I use the app at this point.
โ โ โ โ โ Leonel Martinezยท Jun 14, 2017
Really good app! It really helps you to be a good runner!๐โบ good job!
โ โโโโDebbie Danielยท Jan 18, 2020
I have to run with my phone in my hand to see the transitions from walk to run etc. because many times the bell or voice would not work. Also, sometimes the music would not restart after the voice signals a change. Also in one workout it said half way twice. It is very annoying and I am very disappointed.
โ โ โโโA Google userยท Apr 19, 2018
The share feature is not working. It worked the first 2 days and now it's
not working. Also, it is really difficult to press certain things. I have
to find a place above where I am supposed to click or slide, such as
telling it how difficult the run was for me. (Update) Yes, really. My
friends and family cheering me on Facebook motivates me. I also said I
can't change how difficult the run was after I'm done.
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