Watch to 5K-Couch to 5km plan 4+
C25K beginner running coach
Spaceman Digital Ltd
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- $4.49
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Watch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5K in just 9 weeks. The running plan is for absolute beginners. It involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks. By the end of the program, you will be able to run 5km in under 30 minutes.
BUILT FOR THE APPLE WATCH
• Runs independently without the need for your iPhone.
• Watch face complications are included allowing you to monitor your progress and quickly launch the app.
PHONE COMPANION APP
• An iPhone companion app is included to allow you to track your progress.
• View a breakdown of your previous runs, including health data and run route.
• Achievements are awarded as you progress through the plan to celebrate milestones such as running continuously for 5 minutes or running for a certain distance.
APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION
• Sessions are stored in Apple Health and count towards your activity goals.
• Watch to 5K tracks your route, distance, calories, average speed and heart rate so you can easily track your progress.
• Supports outdoors or indoor runs.
LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC WHILE YOU RUN
• Works alongside your preferred music player or podcast watch app, automatically ‘dipping’ the volumes so you can hear the instructions and updates on your progress.
• Signals the halfway point, so you know when to head home!
• Easy to follow countdown timer that uses sounds and haptics, so you know how long you’ve got left of each run.
GO AT YOUR OWN PACE
• Ability to repeat runs, allowing you to go at a pace that suits you.
• Start the plan from any week. Perfect if you are coming to Watch to 5K from a different plan/app.
• After completing the 5K plan, challenge yourself with the available 10K expansion plan.
NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
• Watch to 5K is a one time purchase with no ongoing subscriptions.
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Watch to 5K integrates with Apple Health using HealthKit to store your run activity.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas, you can get in touch at support@watchto5k.com
What’s New
Version 6.1.0
This update includes the following improvements:
- Updated app icons with Dark and Tinted variants
- Improved layout for the new Series 10 Watches
- Minor layout improvements across the app
- Updated for WatchOS 11 and iOS 18
- Resolved a bug that could occasionally prevent the run success complete showing on the watch for distance based runs
Go Beyond 5K with the 10K Expansion Plan:
- Transition from running 30 minutes (~5K) to a full 10K with an additional 8 week program
- Each week has 3 runs made up of new run types: base runs, long runs, and recovery runs
- Distance and duration based goals
- New achievements for significant distance milestones
- 10K phone companion app icon
The 10K expansion plan is a one-time in-app purchase with no recurring fees or subscriptions.
Happy Running!
Ratings and Reviews
Does exactly what it says it’s going to and works
I generally don’t write reviews but I kinda had to for this app. I’ve run pretty seriously before so I’m familiar with how you can set intervals inside the Apple workout app on your watch. The thing is, everything on this app you can basically do yourself or cobble together from a couple different apps for free. And it’s kinda fiddly and doesn’t always work how you want it to, and for couch 2 5k you would have to make a decent amount of pre-sets. So this app is just nice, pay a reasonable price once, and get a solid native watch project that lets you skip the head ache. I still encourage people to figure out how to set intervals for themselves in the mean time. It’s good not to feel like you Have to pay for stuff like this and to have the freedom to set up custom workouts. But when your picking up running again, it’s really easy for small speed bumps to stall you. And having just like the first month or 2 of training totally preset can smooth the way
Exactly what I’ve been looking for
This app is everything I’ve been looking for. I’ve completed the program a few times (!) using different apps and none of them come close to this one (including the one from Active). This is a native Watch app, as opposed to an afterthought for a phone app, and it shows. No fluff, everything that you need and nothing that you don’t.
I hate running with my phone. With this app, I can just leave it in my car and go. No setup, no fiddling for 5 minutes. No endless confusing settings. It just starts, and it just works. The prompts are clear as day and to the point, the voice is not annoying (I do appreciate the GB accent!). Integration with the Music app and my bluetooth headset is flawless.
Lastly, the Watch screens are great. Easy to read, and again, to the point.
Integration with the Health app just works. I really like that it logs separate workouts for warmup/run/cooldown. But maybe that should be an option.
I’m in week 3 and haven’t found a bug yet.
The only improvement I’d ask for would be to be able to see the workout details before doing them.
Oh, and a Watch to 10k app :)
There’s nothing like putting on your running shoes and just going out with nothing but your car keys in your pocket.
Thank you. I would have gladly paid more.
Developer Response ,
Thanks for the positive review. I’m glad you are enjoying the app.
In the Watch app, you can see the workout details before you start the run. Select a run from the list, then scroll down on the run details screen to see all the run and walk segments. We plan to add this functionality to the phone app in the future too.
Good luck with the running!
Blown Away
After searching through dozens of subscription based apps for this function including the big names who I think just got greedy, this is a refreshing gem. One time payment, flawless simple functionality, clean interface, no ads or up-sells, no subscriptions or ‘pro’ tier. Just a really solid app that gets out of your way and does the job. I understand it is called WATCH to 5K because it can function on just your watch without you having to drag your phone on your workout, slapping your leg and potentially getting caught in the rain, however, it does come with a companion phone app that is equally thoughtfully designed. There are rewards, you can see a map of your runs, option to automatically update to Apple health as a workout. I cannot recommend enough.
App Privacy
The developer, Spaceman Digital Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Spaceman Digital Ltd
- Size
- 20.2 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Apple Watch
- Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Ben Callis
- Price
- $4.49
- In-App Purchases
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- 5 – 10K Expansion Plan $4.49
- Small Tip $0.99
- Large Tip $4.99
- Medium Tip $2.99
- Giant Tip $9.99