Learn to Run app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 2864 ratings )
Sports Health & Fitness
Developer: reid holmes
2.99 USD
Current version: 4.5.5, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 11 Dec 2011
App size: 35.68 Mb

Is your new years resolution to get in shape? Want to start running? This 5-in-1 app contains five 8 week training programs. These will get you running 1 mile, 5k, or 10k. There are also bridge programs from 1 mile to 5k and 5k to 10k.

This app is ideal for running inside on a treadmill or outdoors. Each running program consists of 24 unique workouts to gradually train your body to run longer than you ever have before. By slowly acclimatizing your body you can run longer each session while reducing your likelihood of injury.

Learn to Run is flexible: if a workout is too easy, skip ahead; if a workout is too difficult, try it as many times as you need to until you can comfortably move up to the next level.

Main features:

→ 1 mile (3.2 k) 8 week program with 24 unique workouts
→ 5k (3.1 miles) 8 week program with 24 unique workouts
→ 10k (6.2 miles) 8 week program with 24 unique workouts
→ 1 mile to 5k 8 week program with 24 unique workouts
→ 5k to 10k 8 week program with 24 unique workouts
→ Workouts gradually increase over 8 weeks
→ Flexible schedules make it easy to skip ahead or repeat workouts
→ Audible cues to tell you when to run or walk
→ Calculates calories burned
→ Calculates distance travelled (if outdoors with GPS enabled)
→ Supports phones and tablets (great for treadmill workouts)
→ No in-app purchases; everything is included!

Start running today!

→ If Learn to Run is helping you get in shape, please rate it 5 stars!

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you are running inside or are concerned about battery usage, you can disable the GPS in the options page within the app.

Pros and cons of Learn to Run app for iPhone and iPad

Learn to Run app good for

I have only been using this app a few days but it really works great. I really like the clean and simple interface that lets me see all the workouts on the screen at once. I would have rated it 5 stars if it showed the distance from the GPS on the workout screen on the iPhone (like it does on the iPad).
I used a similar running program before and in between having kids and I was looking for an app to make it easier. I tried Couch to 5k but it wasnt gradual enough for someone out of shape, in my opinion. This program has me slowly adding to my running time but with more running intervals. Since this was how I successfully trained for 5km before, I know this program will help me reach my goals. I just start my music playlist then start the program, easy!
Got me from running 1 k to being able to run for an hour. Thanks!
I have 6 weeks to train to do a 5K run and I ve never ran in my life.. This app has been great for getting me started!
The updates for this app have resolved a lot of the previous issues. I have had no major issues with the app since doing updates. Occasionally have lost data (e.g., from a recorded run) but no biggie if you are training consistently. I have shaved off 5 minutes off my 5km time from start to finish of the 8 weeks on this program. My cardio level is much better, too. I would definitely recommend this app for those starting to train for a 5km!
I think this app is great! Playing music while running and app beeps to alert you whether to walk or run, while a message pops up on your screen! Love this app, just start it and it does the thinking for you, so you can concentrate on your running!

Some bad moments

I would like to see the ability to lock the phone and have the app work still - as well as have it work when you play music. Right now, once you exit the app, the lock the phone, the timers still run but there are no voice prompts,etc. Also - i just turned the phone on and off and lost all saved data from previous run. Very disappointing. This app has a lot of bugs and should have been free til they were worked out.
The training program looks fine but I gave up on this app. The prompts were barely audible over my music. It is ridiculous that the prompts dont work if your device is locked. Keeping my device unlocked meant that my battery was drained before my run ended so I was stuck miles from home with no idea what time it was. Fine time things and it might help people to get running.
I found this app useful in theory, however it was very disappointing to actually use. I could not hear the audio cues to change pace and I found it was not very responsive to play or pause during a run.
I was very upset with this app. No music when running app is in use. Have already deleted. Dont waste ur money on it
Doesnt allow you to change the weight If you run two different programs it stops registering (Nike and it doesnt work) doesnt allow you to plan music No place to sync it to. Waste of money! And a good workout
Just wasted $3 on this app. Notifications dont alert you over audio when the phone is sleeping. How can you run with the app on without pressing something. Waste of money.

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