Start Running. Zero to 5k

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.7
29.6K reviews
1M+
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PEGI 3
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About this app

Ready to start running? What could be simpler!

If you're looking to take up running but feel overwhelmed by distance, pace, or speed, don't worry! We'll think about all that later. Just listen to the instructions and run at your own comfortable pace.

Forget about focusing on perfect running technique right now. The most important thing is to get running and make it a habit.

Your primary goal is to gradually increase the amount of time you spend jogging. That's all that matters when you start to run with our app.

This app offers a fantastic alternative to traditional couch to 5K programs, focusing on building your running endurance.

Features:

✔ Your own personal running coach in your pocket
✔ An easy-to-follow training plan, a great alternative to couch to 5K (c25k)
✔ Detailed stats for every workout you complete
✔ Track your distance, speed, and pace effortlessly
✔ See the GPS route of each and every run
✔ Built-in pedometer to count your steps
✔ Keep track of your calories burned
✔ Create your own custom workouts to fit your needs
✔ Helpful voice guidance to keep you on track

Our workout plan is broken down into 4 achievable levels. Each level has a clear goal for how long you should be able to jog continuously:

🏃 Level 1 Goal: Run for 20 minutes.
🏃 Level 2 Goal: Run for 30 minutes.
🏃 Level 3 Goal: Run for 40 minutes.
🏃 Level 4 Goal: Run for a full 60 minutes!

Each level is designed to last 4 weeks, with 3 workouts scheduled per week to help you progressively improve.

Join us and let's start running together!
Updated on
Jul 16, 2025

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
29.5K reviews
Eelco Dam
March 8, 2023
Used it once now, so I don't know yet if you can complete a full training without payment. Connecting to Google Fit is free, storing your tracks will cost you. Don't know if this will get rid of the ads? Anyway, so far it's a great free app, and if it keeps being free for the whole workout, I'll pay some and will keep using it.
4 people found this review helpful
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Daan Dijk
May 2, 2021
This app is ideal to quickly create workouts, when listening to music the voice will tell you the next step, minutes, etc. The only things I would have liked is the ability to copy workout schedules (to tweak them) and the ability to set preferences for the amount of minutes announced (every minute, every 30 sec) for both running and walking
16 people found this review helpful
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Mir N
July 25, 2025
simple and therefore perfect. I started over many times over de years and this app made me not dread "start running" but gave me confidence that I can start slowly again, don't get injured, and in time I will get back to the longer timeruns.
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+ some translations updated