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Go Couch to 5k

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Hey buddy, the active.com guys have been suing anybody using couch to 5k into the ground for a minute now. You should change your name or expect a not so nice letter.

Nice app. Pretty and looks useful. As a late-blooming runner, I would have loved to have this in my former futile attempts at getting started.

Could use some help with the site copy, though. It's in English, but it's obviously either written by a non-native English speaker or someone who didn't proofread the copy at all.

I'm confused by this point: "Real-time visual feedback of your current pace and distance. This feature is based on GPS location services, thus available on iPhones only."

I'm pretty sure my HTC One X has GPS location services, else the free Nike+ Running app wouldn't be able to map my route so accurately. Or was that point intended to convey that the feature was not available on other iOS platforms, such as iPod Touch, or iPad. (Why anyone would carry a tablet while they're running is beyond me, but I've learned that the moment you dismiss an option as too silly to happen, it happens.)

iPhones as opposed to iPods Touch. iPod Touch does not have GPS, so the app won't work on it.

It won't work on your Android because it's an iOS app, not an Android app.

Damn, when I saw the title I was hoping somebody had implemented the Couchbase API in Go and scaled it to 5000 nodes :)

Was looking for something like this last year when I was doing a C-2-5K program. Been on a couch a lot recently, so maybe I'll do it again. Question: why is the free version a separate app, rather than the entire program being an in-app upgrade?

Love it! I was just thinking last night (while trying Zombies, Run! - which I'm not a fan of, to be honest) why no one has made a Couch to 5k app yet. This is gorgeous.

EDIT: My apologies. Looks like this isn't such a unique idea after all.

I agree that it's a pretty looking app, but I think there's quite a few Couch to 5K apps that already exist out there.

> why no one has made a Couch to 5k app yet

I've been using this, a little buggy but definitely helped me acquire my running habit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ease-into-5k/id301233668?mt=8

I haven't checked the iTunes app store, but on Android and Windows Phone there are dozens of couch to 5k apps around.

What are you talking about? Noone? There's a TON out in the App Store.. there's even 1 with the exact same brand name.

Very, very cool looking. It makes me want to start running, just to use the app. Too bad it's not on Android ;)

Also: This is how to make a demo page. I didn't even have to enable javascript.

I was confused by this too - but it looks like the free app does have a full unlock via in app purchase for $2.99

Nice looking app, any support beyond 5k?

When did spam like this become acceptable on HN?

It's great that its motivating people to be healthy, but there are literally dozens of superior, multi-platform options already out there, like Endomondo, MiCoach, RunKeeper, and Nike Fuel. Most of these apps already do everything this app claims to do, and they provide integration with third party software and hardware. Zombies, Run! is also a good option for people looking for a irreverent take on fitness running.

So what makes this app different from all those other apps so as to justify a place on the front page?

I can't imagine running with my phone. Fuck that noise.

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