Zombies, Run! 5k Training 2

Six to Start

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About this app

Zombies, Run! 5k Training is an 8-week training program and audio adventure for beginners that’ll improve your fitness so you can run a 5km distance.

We give you clear and detailed instructions about when to walk, jog, run and stretch, building up your confidence and stamina over 25 workouts - combined with a gripping story delivered straight to your headphones.

(If you already have running experience, check out our “Zombies, Run!” app with extra features including 200 more missions, Zombie Chase interval training, a base-building game, time and distance audio notifications, and more!)

Zombies, Run! 5k Training comes from the creators of Zombies, Run! (Six to Start & Naomi Alderman), the world’s most successful smartphone exercise game with 4 million players worldwide.

Featured by the New York Times, BBC, Time, Wired, and Runner's World!

EXPERTLY-DESIGNED 5K TRAINING PROGRAM
Devised 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!

GET FIT AND BECOME A HERO
You’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!”

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
Everything 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!

UNLOCK THE STORY
Unlock all 25 workouts for unlimited play by subscribing to the Abel Runner's Club, from just $34.99 USD/year!

YOUR OWN MIX
Choose your own custom music playlists before you start running: the story unfolds in during your tracks through a series of dynamic radio messages and voice recordings. Supports Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, and more!

ANDROID WEAR 2.0 SUPPORT
Check out your run stats and pause and complete runs – all without touching your phone.

STATS & PROGRESS REPORTS
View split-time graphs and stats for your running and game progress!

VIEW YOUR RUNS ONLINE WITH ZOMBIELINK
We integrate fully with our free online ZombieLink service, so you can check your running stats and view and share your maps online, all in a beautiful and easy-to-use interface! Plus you can export your runs to Runkeeper via ZombieLink.

ALREADY PLAYED ZOMBIES, RUN!?
Zombies, 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.

BOUGHT OUR OLD 5K TRAINING APP?
You get full and unlimited access to this new 5k Training app - just make sure you have the old app installed and updated.

Follow us at @zombiesrungame and visit zombiesrungame.com

Ratings and reviews

FREE... for the first 3 weeks, then a montly subscription. I just want to use this app to run. Why DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE A SUBSCRIPTION?! Seriously, just make it cost a few dollars (which it looks the older version WAS) instead of charging a subscripton for an 8 week app. I had used the older one when it was given away for free on Humble Bundle (which is no longer availible for me to download) so i liked the app, but now it is little more than a free trial. I will look for another app.

So, I typically run outside, early in the morning, when it's still dark out... I found this a little too anxiety inducing/immersive for that, especially as a young woman. That being said, I will definitely be keeping this for indoor treadmill or outdoor daylight runs! It's super immersive and really helps keep my mind off of the fact that even after all these years I still don't love running.

I've been using this app for two weeks and so far it's been, to quote Sam, "hella fun" and super motivating. I'm in love with the writing and the voice acting, and the missions are challenging but not incredulously hard. (And yeah, I can totally feel my leg muscles getting stronger.) I've had a few glitches regarding using Spotify and the app simultaneously, but it hasn't been enough to ruin the game for me. I'll definitely be buying the other five weeks, and I can't wait to play the main game!

What's new

Updated to a new authentication system