Zombies, Run! 5k Training App Reviews

Totally love this app. Im not a runner - or I should say I wasnt a runner, but Im starting Week 3 and so far this app is doing an incredible job of motivating me. Love the role-play aspect, it keeps me coming back for more. I want to know the story! Cant wait to finish up the training and get on with Seasons 1 & 2. Also, the Support Team has been great: I had a technical glitch (my fault) and found them really helpful. Am I really running? Me? Wouldnt have believed it! Runner 5 FTW

I wish the app would be aware of the distance instead of the time. My first race I ran 3 km in 40 minutes, I mostly walked and was exhausted! The last race I ran a full 5 km in just under 35 minutes. So it did its job... I just had to leave my phone running a full 20 minutes because the workout had a 55 minutes timer on it.

I had this app recommended to me by a friend and now Id like to recommend it to everyone else! By far the best running app Ive tried, the in ear training is easy to follow and the story is extremely engaging. Ive improved my fastest km and overall run time since I started using the app! Get out there and start training for the zombie apocalypse!

The story line seemed like it would be fun to do, although, there are glitches with the app and music that just over lap and its just not worth it since it ruins the walk/run youre trying to do.

Great and fun way start your training for marathon or to just get back into shape. I love this I hope there will be a 10k version if there isnt already.

Yes, there are a few glitches, but it makes running so much more interesting! It is so worth the price. It does start slow and sometimes the increases seemed a little too big, but it is a great C25k program. It has made me a runner!

I couldnt have done it without this app. Ive been trying to become a runner for years, but my asthma has always gotten in the way. However, the way that this app progressed from the level of a very beginner to a 5k runner made it possible for me to keep up! Not only that, but on my first 5k run I actually ran 6.5k :) I would recommend this app to anyone! Id love it if they came out with a 10k app as well.

I am not a runner. Between my 10 seconds of stamina and fear of being knocked out by the jiggly bits, running has never been a favourite pastime. Walking has always been my safe replacement. Yet, it wasnt enough. In the last couple years, I began to develop a jealousy for the runners I watched pass me by (and pass me by... and pass me by). I decided to become a convert. My first runner apps simply told me I wasnt capable of running. If I couldnt succeed at running 1 minute, how could I hope to make it to a 5K target? Zombies, Run! is different. 15 seconds isnt just possible, it is celebrated. There is a recognition that a new runner needs encouragement, whether it is "only 15 more seconds!" or "OMG! The zoms are gaining!" Im still working my way through the story and training but have seen a tremendous change in my stamina (and my jiggly bits). My only complaint is what appears to be glitches in the timing (so far in 2-2 and 3-1) where the last running interval didnt tell me to stop. Otherwise, it appears that I merely needed a zombie apocalypse to convert to running.

Love this app – it made me a runner when I never thought I would be able to do it. Am now almost done season two of the full version, in which I enjoy gathering tools and supplies and building my base. It just adds a little more motivation and fun. I was already in decent shape when I started this app but could just never get into running. The fact that this app started so slowly allowed for a feeling of success from the beginning. I had no problem running 5K by the end of the eight weeks. My husband did this app this spring and can also now run 5K for the first time. We did a little marathon together this summer – something I never thought we would do together and had so much fun doing it. I have recommended this app to numerous friends. Love it.

A great way to get yourself off the couch and gradually become they kind of person who could outrun a zombie horde. Couch to 5 km in nine weeks - it works. And there are a lot of programs. This one is just more fun.

Nice app but it crashes at start up and it wont start.

Timing is off. Im told to run 1min then walk 1min. After 1m of running voiceover says - 15seconds done, 45 to go. Happens very often, and I dont know if I should keep with the plan, or do what I hear...

I started this program to get back into shape after years of being told to not do activity cause of a heart issue. Ive tried every workout program you have seen on TV, but after the first week I stopped, and found excuses to not work out. Now, i find excuses to go outside and run. I am on week 7 of the plan, which is the furthest ive done by a longshot. It has helped me run further, get my depression under control, and has given me something to do with my time. If you want to learn to run distances, try this app. If you want to sit on a couch in a week trying something else.

I like the story and the fact that they dont just reuse audioclips even when training repeats. Instead the story changes and progresses. Only thing I would change is please add Podcasts support for the music option!

Timing is poor second week in. Just leaves you hanging then announces suddenly "run" followed by walk after several minutes of lull. Forget about listening to music. Too many problems for paid app! Fix bugs!!!

I always wanted to be a runner but just never liked it. Not only did this app make me like running, I look forward to running days - never thought that would ever happen. I now have confidence Ill be able to make it through a 5k & cant wait to advance to Zombie Run. There are occasions where the audio cuts out but I just pause, restart & its fine.

Not user friendly. Cant access music so dead space for the run intervals. Disappointed.

This app is amazing! I would recommend it over and over. It is a fun way to get moving, and it always encourages me to go work out!

Ive been using this app in conjunction with Strava and its been a great way to keep me motivated. The story helps me stay interested in runs, and its totally a lot of fun. I just wish that the app worked with Spotify.

I got this app because people reviewed it as being great and almost flawless. After trying it for myself, I realized that it still needs a lot of work. If youre like me and dont download music, and instead you use Spotify, youre out of luck because it only works with music thats on your phone. But if youre like me, and you still need music to run regardless or else it gets boring real quick, you can use spotify still BUT it makes playing this game more difficult. I attempted to use both but sometimes the storyline would delay (so you have to pause/unpause every once in a while) and it would only sometimes interrupt my music (which is what you want). I also tried to stop my first mission, and it told me that I could return to where I left off. However, it restarted the mission even when I clicked to continue it. Also, Im using iOS 7, and Ive had a few issues with opening the app. The screen stays black for the longest time, and sometimes crashes, but once its open and loaded its usually good to go. So overall, the app still needs a lot of tweaking and fixing bugs but its a great concept.