10K Trainer by C25K®

Best workout app I’ve ever used I used to not be able to run longer than 3 minutes because I never had to really exercise in school or college. I always found it appealing to be able to go on long runs in the nature but my body was not ready for that until I found this app and stuck to the program. I just came back home from an outdoor 40 min run with gorgeous Mountain views. Eternally grateful this app exists! Highly recommend to anyone searching for a program that will teach running!

Will Get You to a 10K I have used this app for 8 years and twice for training for running events. The first time got me from never running a mile, to participating in the Hood to Coast Relay, or about three 10Ks in 48 hours. Every time I fall of the running wagon, knowing that I can start with day 1 week 1, makes it feel doable. If I haven’t fallen too far, I can pick a part of the program that fits where I think am at and start from there. I NEVER thought I would be someone who likes to run, and this app has been a key part of my journey into enjoying running. The app makes running less intimidating, and I can push myself knowing that there is a plan for when I can rest!

Not Recording Runs Properly I love this app, and having done the 5k version, love how it’s eased me back into running and allows me to feel successful. The last few times I’ve used it though, it hasn’t recorded my workout properly on the app. The map is fine, but once it said I only went .02 miles, another time almost 4 (I know for a fact it was a little over 2), and just now it said it didn’t detect any motion so it didn’t record anything. This happened once using the 5k app, but it seems to be every other workout with this one.

First run in a month This was my first friend and one month maybe longer. I decided to jump back on the training app to ease back in, but all it did was push my limits lol lol lol I love that about this program. I’ve been using the C2 programs for years intermittently. I’ve tried many other programs that somehow always seem to end up back here. I feel like that a lot!

Paid for pro before, now requiring me to pay again I purchased the pro version of this app a couple of years ago. Now, that app won’t work. It keeps crashing immediately upon opening. If I download this version of the app it requires me to pay a new subscription just to get past the first week, when I already paid for the full app already. If I click restore purchases, it says it can’t find my previous purchase because it was a “different” app (the pro version) and not an “in app purchase” that this app requires. Is there some way to fix this so I don’t have to buy the same app twice? If so, I’ll update my review to 5 stars. If not, I’ll have to find a alternate app because I’m not paying twice for the same app.

-1 Star: Doesn’t tell you how fast to run I am a completely new runner. Goal is to run 5K and 10K without dying. This is a great program to help train you. The mix between walking and running at the scheduled intervals and time lengths was perfect. The only problem? It doesn’t tell you how fast to run. Only on and past Week 5 Day 2 does it start telling you to jog specific distances for X number of minutes. Example: 3/4 of a mile for eight minutes. If you do the math? That’s 5.625 mph that I’m supposed to be running!! Prior to this I would complete each run+jog interval, but only at 3.5 to 4.0 mph. The reality that I should’ve been going 5.625 at a sustained run literally crushed me and demotivated me big time as I realized I wasn’t keeping up with the actual intended program. That was 2 weeks ago. I’m over it mentally now and am going through the program again; working to increase my speed. This is a lifestyle change so I will repeat the program numerous times, as well as working through their 10K program. Eventually, I’ll be able to get my 5K time at a sub-30 minute pace of which I’ll be extremely happy… I’ll owe it all to this program. Definitely the best money spent for the subscription.

Great way to start your running journey I have been working with the Zella’s products, C25K and now 10K over the past few months and I like the training regime that it provides to new runners. Even with the free version you are able to be coached with a run walk cadence that helps both the experienced runner and those beginning with building cadence in their runs and a consistent pace. Would love to see additions like coaching through ‘breath work’ while running or the addition of sprint training, but maybe those are paid additions.

Love this app I’ve used this app for several years now and love it. A few years ago, with the help of this app, I managed to lose 100 pounds. I hadn’t been under 200 since before I had children and I was in the 170s! Due to some medical issues, I gained some weight back but am confident this app will keep me accountable and on track. It’s super easy to use. I love that you can restart it if you’re not ready to push to the next level. Sometimes, I redo weeks until I feel comfortable with where I’m at. It takes time to get your body trained and there’s no hurry to push it too far. I also love that you can lock it so there’s no accidental jumping forwards or backwards in the workout. I’ve done that a few times and it can be a mess if you’re not keeping track. Great app!

I really hate running I hate running, but this app makes it easy to do it. I don’t have to do anything but show up and start the app. I like the lock button so I don’t have to “accidentally” pausing it. I don’t have to track anything like how much water I drink or what I am eating or how much I weight. It’s only, put on your shoes, start the app, lock it, and just let it led you. It tells you to warm up, run/jog at it’s at your speed, walk, etc until you get to cool down! That’s it! It tracks where you are and that’s it. I like the simplicity of this app. I’ve used it in the past for PT test prep and to lose weight.