Learn to Run 5K for Android
I used this app and started at week 3 since its where I'm at in the program. The first time it worked really well! However the second time, I had two phone alarms go off in the last minute of my session. The first time paused the session, nbd, but the other completely shut it off in the last 30 sec and the prgoram did not count that entire session. I just tried to use it for week 4 and it closed back to homescreen during the first three minutes in. I don't like that I can't immed go back to my place.
It tends to reset if the phone sleeps, which is really annoying when you've made it 90% of the way through the workout. To avoid this from happening, I went into the settings of my phone and changed the sleep time to 30 minutes. Aside from that, it's a good app (especially considering it's free).
As a 5k runner, this is perfect. It tells you when to run/walk, and you can play music in the background. Just put your phone in a never-sleep mode for 30 min, and it's perfect. No need to buy anything!
I used the paid version downloaded from Amazon as the FATD. I downloaded thus free version just to write this review. This app is seriously outdated. I don't even know if I can change the TTS voice or bypass the screen timeout since there is no way to access the options on any new Android without a settings button. This app is so basic that there shouldn't be a paid version for it. I have tried a few others and this one is the worst.
This is an excellent app. The only thing is it doesn't run in the background like some Apps do. If you go out of the app you start all the way back over. This was a great full version of C25K.
The program is awesome! However when I pause this app (or sometimes just when I start it), it jumps ahead! Like I will be walking and pause for a water break or to tie my shoe and then when I press start again it will jump to the next section. Very annoying!
No reliable sound signal. Stops counting when I switch apps, like to start my music app. Utterly useless app.
Notifications don't work if you have the phone set on vibrate, which I always do. A vibrate mode would be appreciated. The app is basic but functional
Samsung galaxy s3 My wife and I love this app. If you think you can't do it, trust me, you can with this app. One thing, start your music first then the app.
Would be 5 stars if it didn't stop every time the screen sleeps. Worthless as is.
Super easy to use, no crazy bells & whistles or unnecessary bs like 99% of the other c25k apps on here. I lost 40lbs about 4 yrs ago and never eeeever was a runner.
The beep doesn't work on my Samsung Captivate. Instead it just blanks the sound of whatever I'm listening to for a bit. Otherwise I'd rate 5 stars.
Can't say enough about how much I love this app! It works exactly how its described. Its making me the runner I always wanted to be.
Great app. have a galaxy s and music only gets interrupted for timer beep. Works in sleep mode, don't have to swipe screen. Just listen for beep to go
Great idea but kept pausing if I did anything else and reset just before I ended. Injured now but may give pro a try when I'm cleared.
Great basic program. Only downside is intervals keep going after time is up. Works well with win amp music player to alert me when to swith.
Keeps stopping won't run in background. Use Simple C25K
Works really well. I would suggest adjusting your display settings to prevent the screen from timing out when using.
Does the basic job but really annoying as you cant run it in the background so can change track etc once youve started or it stops or goes back start
App its great but it pauses or resets when I try to set up my music! going to upgrade to pro and hopefully not have that problem
This is a great program that has literally got me from couch to 5k! Just a shame you can't track your pace and actual distance.
This works!!! I didn't think it would but it does. You do have to start your music before this app because it stops if you leave. But its free!
not being able to run for 5mins to wk 6 which is 25mins, great app. Download a radio app and open it 1st then this 1 and u have music while u run ;-)
I used this app and started at week 3 since its where I'm at in the program. The first time it worked really well! However the second time, I had two phone alarms go off in the last minute of my session. The first time paused the session, nbd, but the other completely shut it off in the last 30 sec and the prgoram did not count that entire session. I just tried to use it for week 4 and it closed back to homescreen during the first three minutes in. I don't like that I can't immed go back to my place.
I am uninstalling it, so I can reinstall it to use again. There should be a reset. Also, when I try to play my music, it stops. Otherwise great!
This app used to have a notification sound so you would know when to switch from walking to running and vice versa. Now, whenever I listen to music it just fades out slightly then back in. I suspect the programmer did this to sell their pro version of this software that was previously non existent.
Its a real bummer when ur almost done and u get a txt and it starts timer all over again!! Any way to fix?
Worked great with the treadmill .. I check the daily program and apply it to be automatic in the treadmill. I can now after finish it 5.2 km in 35 min
This for all the people out there who think they can't run for 10 minutes .this app breaks it down for u in a very easy way!Get off the couch!HTCHero
I've only done two weeks but feeling the fittest i have in a while and i can already tell a difference. Definitely recommend it :)
Just did the first day. I love it! I just have my pandora play in the background, can still hear the notifications. Time goes so fast!
tried to change the song halfway through in the app resetted so I had to start my workout all over...the one for my ipod is much better
This works great as long as I don't hit pause. When I hit pause something about the "total workout" timer gets messed up (reporting ridiculously long amounts of time), and then I'm also not sure if the individual segments are correct either. Sometimes when I've paused it it seems like it skips an exercise segment--I end up finishing in slightly less time than I should have. I know the free version isn't meant to run in the background, but I thought it was meant to be able to be paused.
IMPORTANT: Timer resets on the Lite version when you move the program to the background. Don't waste your time, buy the Pro version.
Works great on my Droid X. I use with Pandora running in the background. Pauses if something overtakes the screen ie phone call.
Great app!! Makes transitions between walking and running easier instead of watching the clock and looking track of time.
Great app, only difference between the free and the pro is the ability to share via facebook. I love that i can run pandora on my droid and c25k
Didn't play a notification to switch, just turned off my music. Then it paused my workout when I turned my music back on.
Great app. Can't find the pro version in the market today though...motor Droid froyo
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Love that it keeps track of what day I'm on. It does stop if you get a call or message but you can pick up where you left off. Will be downloading the 10K program when I'm done. Working back up to marathons after an extended break.