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Start Running For Beginners

Running Training · Free download
A Tier
Excellent · #11 of 18
89
4.7★2.1K ratings
Free downloadprice
3mosince update

What is Start Running For Beginners?

Start Running For Beginners is a Health & Fitness app that guides new runners through a plan split into four levels, each with a jogging duration goal from 20 to 60 minutes. The listing describes voice feedback, a personal running coach, a Couch to 5K alternative plan, GPS routes, a pedometer, a calorie counter, and Apple Health sync.

Pricing. Start Running For Beginners is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Someone who is just starting to run and wants to build jogging time
  • Runners who want to follow a Couch to 5K style plan with voice guidance
  • Users who want to log GPS routes, distance, pace and calories in Apple Health

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Why this app is in A tier

Start Running For Beginners scores 89 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 78, App Store search rank 87, update recency 96. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Taking up running? What could be easier! Don’t worry about distance, pace, or speed. Let's think about all this later. Listen to the instructions and run as you like. Don't focus on your running technique. The most important thing now is to get out and start running. Your goal is to increase the jogging time. Nothing else matters right now. Features: + Personal running coach + Couch to 5K (c25k) alternative training plan + Detailed statistics of each training + Distance, speed and pace tracker + GPS-route of every session + Built-in pedometer + Calorie counter + Custom workouts + Voice feedback + Sync with Apple Health The workout plan is split into 4 levels. Each level has a specific goal for jogging duration: • Level 1 goal is 20 minutes. • Level 2 goal is 30 minutes. • Level 3 goal is 40 minutes. • Level 4 goal is 60 minutes of running. Each level has a 4-weeks duration, and 3 workouts per week. Join us running! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Compare in Running Training

MeasureStart Running For BeginnersNone to RunZombies, Run!
TierAAA
Score89 / 10090 / 10086 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings2.1K5.2K24.1K
Latest ratings · 180d——4.5 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update84d ago5d ago14d ago
PriceFree downloadFree downloadFree + IAP

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Questions about Start Running For Beginners

Do I need to track distance or pace to use it?

You can ignore distance, pace and speed at the start, and focus on increasing jogging time. Tracking features are described as available but not required.

How is the training plan structured?

The plan has four levels with jogging duration goals of 20, 30, 40 and 60 minutes. Each level lasts 4 weeks with 3 workouts per week.

Does it work with Apple Health?

The app syncs with Apple Health. Other platforms and devices are not stated on the App Store.

Is Start Running For Beginners free?

Start Running For Beginners is free to download.

What is Start Running For Beginners good for?

Start Running For Beginners is built for someone who is just starting to run and wants to build jogging time, runners who want to follow a couch to 5K style plan with voice guidance, users who want to log GPS routes, distance, pace and calories in apple health. It sits in the running training list on AppTierList.

Is Start Running For Beginners worth it?

Start Running For Beginners is A tier, ranked #11 of 18 running training apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 2,096 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 10 apps rank above it.

How does Start Running For Beginners compare to None to Run?

Start Running For Beginners is A tier at 89; None to Run is A tier at 90. None to Run ranks higher. Start Running For Beginners is free to download, None to Run is free to download.

How often is Start Running For Beginners updated?

Start Running For Beginners was last updated on 2026-07-28, 84 days ago.

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All the facts

List
Running Training
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
89 / 100
Rank in list
#11 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,096
Current version
(84 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Someone who is just starting to run and wants to build jogging time, Runners who want to follow a Couch to 5K style plan with voice guidance, Users who want to log GPS routes, distance, pace and calories in Apple Health
Requires
iOS 16.6 or later
Size
12 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
21
Maker
unclaimed
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