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(Six to Start & Naomi Alderman), the world’s most popular smartphone fitness game with 5 million players worldwide. \n\nFeatured by the New York Times, BBC, Time, Wired, and Runner's World!\n\nWHAT PLAYERS SAY ABOUT ZOMBIES, RUN!\n“This app is amazing. It gets me wanting to go for a run, it’s not exercise anymore, it’s pure entertainment.”\n“Keeps me entertained and actually makes me want to stay out running longer. Love it!”\n“This app is a work of genius - I finally have a reason to run!! \n\nEXPERTLY-DESIGNED 5K TRAINING PROGRAM\nDevised by Julia Jones and Shauna Reid of Up and Running e-courses, this 8-week, 25 workout training program combines awesome storytelling with expert training know-how. Using this app isn’t just good for you - it’s also amazingly exciting!\n\nGET FIT AND BECOME A HERO\nYou’re Runner 5, a vital member of one of the last outposts of humanity at Abel Township. During 25 workouts, you’ll be trained to help find supplies and protect the town from the ever-encroaching horde of the shambling dead, in a story written by award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. You’ll learn about the characters, and you’ll have a vital mission of your own to train for and complete. Once your training is complete, you’ll be in the perfect place to continue the story as the hero in Zombies, Run!\n\nPERFECT FOR BEGINNERS\nEverything about Zombies, Run! 5k Training is designed for beginner runners: clear and detailed workout instructions, a gentle learning curve, and importantly, we don’t make any zombies chase you until you’re ready!\n\nUNLOCK THE STORY\nUnlock all workouts for unlimited play by subscribing to the Abel Runner's Club!\n\nYOUR OWN SOUNDTRACK\nChoose your own music before you start running: the story unfolds in during your tracks through a series of dynamic radio messages and voice recordings. Play your music from Spotify, Apple, Music, Pandora, Youtube Music, and we'll mix it with our story!\n\nSTATS & PROGRESS REPORTS\nView split-time graphs and stats for your running and game progress!\n\nVIEW YOUR RUNS ONLINE WITH ZOMBIELINK\nCheck your running stats and view and share your maps with our ZombieLink website, all in a beautiful and easy-to-use interface! \n\nSYNCS WITH APPLE HEALTH\nYour workouts will sync to Apple Health and your Activity Rings, and we can also use your Weight to better calculate calorie burn.\n\nALREADY PLAYED ZOMBIES, RUN!?\nZombies, Run! 5k Training takes place between Mission 1 and Mission 2 of Season 1, so it’s a fantastic way to experience 24 all-new missions about how Runner 5 first trained up with Sam, Doctor Myers, and the rest of Abel Township to become a valued Runner.\n\nSubscriptions are $5.99 USD/month or $34.99 USD/year. 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