Get Running
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Description
Want to get fit and feel fantastic? Want to add some fresh air to your exercise? Then Get Running with the best Couch to 5k App! With three enjoyable workouts a week, in nine weeks you will be running continuously for half an hour, even if getting off the couch is a struggle today! Get Running breaks through the “beginning barrier” with its enormously popular Couch to 5k running plan. In week one’s workouts you'll alternate one minute of running with 90 seconds of walking. With each new week, Get Running’s human voice coach gradually builds up your pace, until you’re running for a whole half-hour! Get Running is the only Couch to 5K App that: • Coaches like a human – with hundreds of studio-recorded progress and encouragement prompts. • Supports and encourages you – talk with fellow running rookies on the Get Running forum. • Lets you share (NEW!) – share Get Running with up to three other runners: you all get your own log and settings! • Helps you plan – rest days help you recover, and Get Running knows the best day for your next run. • Displays your next move – the unique Run Clock, customised for each workout, gives complete visibility and understanding. In addition, Get Running: • Works with or without music. Or listen to podcasts and audio books. • Fits your schedule – just three workouts a week of 20 to 30 minutes. • Logs your achievements – with an illuminating visual record of your progress. Thousands of people have changed their lives with Get Running and you will too! Whether you’re running for your health, training for a 5K, or building to conquer a marathon — Get Running! Get Running's users say: • Just finished week 9 run 3 and all I can say is this app changed my life. Great job. • I LOVE your app. I have tried several but Yours is the BEST for me. I am 60 years young this year & a cancer survivor. I have set the goal to run 5 K races. I use your program as my trainer, it is SUPER. Thank You. – Vickie Wheeler by email • I tried the top selling "Couch to 5k" App before I purchased this one, and this one is much nicer to use. The voice reminders are very helpful. I like how it pauses your music instead of talking over it. I highly recommend it over the others. • Thank you so much for this little gem of an app. I had a look at others like it but this wins hands down. It is so brilliantly simple with a great interface. • Thank you! This app has changed my life. I was unfit and didn't do any regular exercise. I always blamed my asthma for being the reason I couldn't run for longer than a minute, but now I know it's because I was unfit! I have signed up for a 5k race too! – @amyriddett on Twitter • Really great app. I'm actually looking forward to running. I listen to podcasts and this app is terrific at pausing the show to make it's announcements. I don't miss anything that was said. Outstanding.
What's New
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • Get Running 1.12.1 is a 64 bit App for your fantastic 64bit device. • This update has a completely new audio implementation. It's been entirely replaced for even greater reliability. Music will fade down while Get Running coaches you, then fade back in, to help you keep exercising. Audio books and podcast content will temporarily pause while Get Running coaches you, and then resume, so you never miss a word. • Get Running 1.12.0 has various tweaks to the user interface. Thanks for your support, and happy running!
Details
- Developer
- Benjohn Barnes
- Main Category
- Health & Fitness
- Version
- 1.12.1
- Version Release
- 2017-08-28
- Initial Release
- 2009-07-09
- Size
- 24 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 2.99
- Languages
- EN, DE
- Bundle ID
- org.fysh.GetRunning
- Version Rating
- ★ 4.89 (2,157)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-28
Metadata updated 2026-06-16
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Competitive Benchmark — Health-Fitness Top 10
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| 7 | Couch to 5K® - Run training | USD 4.99 | ★ 4.62 | 4,694 | 1 | 2025-12-24 |
| 8 | HealthFit | USD 6.99 | ★ 4.63 | 886 | 5 | 2026-06-01 |
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| 53 | Get Running | USD 2.99 | ★ 4.89 | 2,157 | 2 | 2017-08-28 |
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User Reviews
I have used this app for a few years (and loved it) but now it’s crashing and I can’t open it anymore. Very sad and frustrating.
Downloaded it, paid $2 but the app crashes every time i try to open it
I was excited to try this app after reading all the good review reviews. Unfortunately after paying for and downloading this app, it now will not open. Just flashes a black screen and then goes back to my home screen. A frustrating waste of money
I’ve had this app for many years. Due to an injury, I hadn’t been able to run in several years. Now I’m on the road to recovery, I’m happy to see the app is still available and I’m ready to start using it again.
So I really love this app. It’s the only app that’s helped me to continue running for the first time. However, it says that it is Apple Watch compatible but it’s not. I hate running with my phone so I will sadly have to find a new app.
I have used this app on and off for many years. My running career waxes and wanes but anytime I decide to pick it back up and challenge myself to a 5k this program gets me right back in the swing of things. Absolutely recommend!
Best app I’ve tried and I keep coming back. Thanks!!
I used to live this app, but it no longer works. I have tried all the fixes and I can’t make to work. I am wondering if there is a problem with the app. Looks like I will have to find another running. So sad I like to english accent of the couch!
If you are starting from zero, this is the absolute best app for you. No kidding, I’ve had it for years. And I’ve used it to (re)start running multiple times. It’s simple, nothing fancy, just do that they tell you to do, and take your time! Trust me. Just download the app!
I love this app. My favorite running Buddy and I love the accent of the narrator. It’s easy to use and has just the right progression to get me running again every time. I always have to work up to running if I’ve paused, and this app makes it a pleasure.
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