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Couch to 5K®

Health & Fitness ACTIVE Network, LLC ⭐ 4.50 500,000+
Version 4.5.8.210 20.5 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Couch to 5K®

Get off the couch and get running with the OFFICIAL Couch to 5K® training app! This oft-imitated program has helped thousands of new runners move from the couch to the finish line. Spend just 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be ready to finish your first 5K (3.1-mile) race! WINNER of the 2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness App! Features ✓Training plan designed by Active.com trainers ✓Choose from 4 different motivating virtual coaches—Johnny Dead, Constance, Billie or Sergeant Block ✓Hear human audio cues to guide you through each workout ✓Listen to your favorite playlists with in-app music player ✓Calculate your distance & pace and map your routes with FREE GPS support ✓Log your workouts and share your progress on Facebook ✓Get support from the largest running community on Active.com Trainer ✓Repeat workouts and track your best performance ✓Treadmill support allows manual entry of workouts ✓Track your progress with total distance and average pace ✓Graphs for workouts to compare distance and pace Finished the Couch to 5K program and ready to take your running program to the next level? Check out our 5K to 10K app to prep for your first 10K race here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.active.aps.tenk! Praise "The popular Couch to 5K app helps new runners avoid injury from doing too much, too soon." —Runners World, June 2012 "It's ridiculously easy to use (it's hard not to, as you just do what you're told) and it's fantastic that you have an encouraging voice talking you through things." —Engadget, June 2012 "Active.com’s Couch to 5K is one of my favorite… apps. With its customizable features, interactivity, and well-rounded interface, I may actually stay off the couch this time." —148Apps, October 2011 "I knew as soon as I decided to start the Couch to 5K program that I would need something to keep me accountable—not just to showing up for my training, but to actually doing it properly. Of course there’s an app for that." —CalorieLab, April 2012 "If you have been struggling to get your buns off the couch and somewhat in shape before the summer hits, training for a 5K is not a bad way to start. If you are looking for a program to help get you there, then the “Couch to 5K” running plan by CoolRunning is probably your best bet if you haven’t done an ounce of athletic activity for a number of years." —Droid Life, April 2012 Get more information about the Couch to 5K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/couch-to-5k-app Notes • Once you purchase the app, it is yours to keep. It does not expire after 9 weeks. For additional support please contact us at: [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. THIS APP AND ANY INFORMATION GIVEN BY IT OR THE ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC, ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED NOR IMPLIED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FITNESS PROGRAM. IN…

What Couch to 5K® Is Used For

Couch to 5K® is a health and fitness app for phone users who want a structured way to begin running. Based on the metadata, it appears to guide beginners through a nine-week training plan built around short workouts done several times per week, with the goal of helping users progress toward completing a 5K race. This makes it commonly useful for people who want a gradual running routine instead of creating their own plan from scratch.

The app also seems designed for workout tracking and guided exercise sessions. Its listed features suggest support for audio coaching, distance and pace tracking with GPS, route mapping, treadmill workout entry, and progress logs. The permissions for internet, storage, network status, boot completion, wake lock, and system alert window fit an app that may stream or sync content, save workout data, keep sessions active during training, and present on-screen prompts while running. It may also appeal to users who want to listen to music while exercising and compare past workouts over time.

Common uses

  • Follow a beginner running plan for a first 5K
  • Use guided audio cues during workouts
  • Track distance, pace, and routes with GPS
  • Log treadmill or outdoor training sessions
  • Review progress with workout history and graphs
  • Listen to music while training
  • Share workout progress from the app
Best for:
new runners 5K training workout tracking phone app guided workouts

App Details

Package:
com.active.aps.c25k
Developer:
ACTIVE Network, LLC
Version:
4.5.8.210
Updated:
Sep 17, 2025
Min Android:
12
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.active.aps.c25k
  • Age rating: Everyone

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