Ease into 5K: run walk interval training program

I’ve been using this app on and off since 2011. It’s a great program that you can just pick up and go, no matter how unfit you are!! I only 2 issues with it - the app doesn’t work if the screen is locked and there is no Apple Watch support. If all I needed was my watch and headphones, it would be 5 stars+!!!

8 years ago (2012) when I first downloaded this app, I went from never having run in my life and actively being one of those people who avoid sports like the plague, to believing I could run a marathon! And I did! With the help of the 0-10k or bridge to 10k and the marathon training app (also releases by this company), I progressively worked my way through all the apps over about 8months and successfully completed my first and only sporting event. But, about 4 years ago (2016), when the iPhone 6 came out with its stupid software updates that didn’t work with this app’s updates, I gave up because I couldn’t get this app to work properly on my phone. Now in 2020 with an iPhone 8 it still doesn’t work as great as it did in 2012, but I have learnt to live with the fact that you CANNOT lock your iPhone. You must keep the screen on and lock the screen within the app instead. The minute the iPhone is locked, the app stops reading out the voice commands and you will loose your place in the training. I find this irritating as I’ve accidentally locked the screen in my pocket many times when looking for the volume button. BUT, I doubt there is a better series of running apps to get a novice and unfit person like me motivated! So if you can be patient and careful NOT to LOCK your iPhone screen, it will work perfectly for you. If I could bring back the 2012 version (in which you could lock the screen and it still worked perfectly), I would give this 5 stars, instead I have to give it 4.

I love this app. It’s easy to use and helped me achieve my goal of running 5km. The only thing that lets it down is that it doesn’t have an Apple Watch app. Please, please, please add this feature.

Have tried to use with latest iOS and freezes completely as soon as countdown screen launches. Have tried restarting phone to no avail. Frustrating as have used app a number of times in the past and otherwise is a great app with all the functionality required.

This app would be perfect if it would connect to the I watch. I go for a run and usually have to hold it in my hand while I have a perfectly good watch on my hand that could do the job!

I never thought I'd enjoy running. The idea was preposterous. I always wanted to be able to run but never thought I'd do it. I bought this app about 5 years before I ever used it. Since starting I never looked back and am hooked on running, doing 5km 3 times a week. The ONLY bugbear is it stops working if the screen is locked. The app itself will keep the screen from auto lock but simply putting the phone into your belt can cause an accidental lock which results in you not knowing when to start running. If it weren't for this it would get 5 stars.

I'm a long time user of this an have recommended it to all my friends. Now here is the but. There is a consistent problem with this app which despite many emails to customer service I have had no replies or it seems any attempt to fix. A great app ruined by poor customer service. 1 star.

Does to notify when to run or walk in IOS9. uses outdated location services API, eg ios7 was last version to choose between full time gps tracking or never ios8 added only when using app causing battery to have excess usage, support not replying after 3 weeks of email.

I really like this app. But for my last two jogs for some reason the sound and vibrate alert to signal when to change between running and walking is not working - Is this a bug as a result of the latest iPhone software update? If so it would be great if it could be fixed.

Really like this app as it keeps you track to keep getting to the next week with achievable goals. Builds you up week by week and keeps you motivated. Also recommend GPS as you can track where you usually run.