Today is a good day to start running and get in shape. In just 9 weeks you can go from the couch to running 5 km with our running trainer. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced runner we have training plans for everyone: 3 km 5 km 10 km 21 km and 42 km in the most complete and free running app.

Couch 5k - Running App is based on the prestigious C25K (couch to 5k) fitness program specially designed so that anyone can achieve their goal even if they haven't run for years (or ever!). This jogging app will guide you step by step giving you instructions when you have to run and walk.

Description of running training plans:

BEGINNERS RUNNERS
• 3k or 20 min run trainer: 6 weeks of training 18 workouts.
• 5k or 30 min run trainer: 9 weeks of training 27 workouts.

INTERMEDIATE RUNNERS
• 10k or 60 min run trainer: 12 weeks of training 36 workouts.

ADVANCED RUNNERS
• 21k or 130 min run trainer: 13 weeks of training 90 workouts.
• 42k or 260 min run trainer: 20 weeks of training 140 workouts.

Each run plan has its own interval running progression.

With Couch 5k - Running App you will enjoy:
✓ Simple intuitive and colorful user interface.
✓ Gentle interval running program to prevent injuries.
✓ Gradually improve your stamina and health.
✓ Burn calories and lose weight.
✓ Outside or indoor/treadmill training.
✓ Ideal for beginners runners amateurs or advanced.
✓ Full and totally FREE training app.

Couch 5k - Running App key features:
• The best free running app with the most efficient training programs (all in one run app).
• An audio trainer tells you when to jog walk warm-up or cool-down.
• Listen to your favorite music while you do your running workout.
• Control the training at your own pace. Pause skip or repeat an interval or skip the warm-up or cool-down.
• Instructions in the notification bar keep you informed while you're away from the running app.
• Run with GPS track pace record route distance steps and burned calories.
• After each session of the trainer plan it automatically saves a report with statistics of your training.
• Statistics include: route with distance POIs distance duration average pace calories burned local weather workout snapshot etc...
• Share your running plan progress with your friends to show your training routes or achievements.
• Allows you to turn off GPS and train on a treadmill or indoors.
• You can run with the screen off while the application is in the background.
• A halfway warning will tell you when to start heading home.
• Visualize the plan for each workout in advance.
• Get motivated before each workout with in-app motivational quotes.

★ Couch 5k - Running App is the best app to start running! ★
Download now and start the free training plan that best suits you.

FOREGROUND SERVICES USAGE REASONS
This application requires a foreground service to ensure reliable functionality during workouts. In compliance with Google Play policies foreground services are necessary when the app performs essential background tasks including:

1. Location tracking: Continuously monitoring the user's GPS position to record an accurate route for their workout. This is critical for displaying the workout path on the map and calculating distances.

2. Timers and notifications: Managing workout intervals (e.g. run/walk cycles) and notifying the user in real-time without interruptions.

3. Health and fitness tracking: Recording physical activity such as step counting to generate detailed fitness statistics post-workout.

The app uses both FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_LOCATION for location-related tracking and FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_HEALTH for health and fitness features. These services ensure uninterrupted functionality even when the screen is off or the app is in the background aligning with the user's expectations for a fitness application.