Trot: Couch to 5K Run Trainer
Craig Paterson Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
Trot: Couch to 5K Run Trainer is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Craig Paterson. Rated 1.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0.
- Rating
- 1.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 11
- 2026 · v1.0.1
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About Trot: Couch to 5K Run Trainer
Trot takes complete beginners from the sofa to their first 5K — one run/walk session at a time. Whether you've never run before or you're getting back into it, Trot builds your stamina gently over 13 weeks. No pressure. No injury. Just steady progress. WHAT YOU GET - 13 weeks of structured run/walk intervals - Voice coaching — tells you exactly when to run and when to walk - Apple Watch app — glanceable progress on your wrist - Automatic Apple Health logging — steps, distance, calories - Works with any music, podcast, or audiobook HOW IT WORKS Each session guides you through timed intervals that gradually shift from more walking to more running. By the end, you'll be running 5K without stopping. COMPLETELY FREE Trot is free — all 13 weeks, no subscription, no paywall. If Trot helps you hit your goal, you can optionally leave a small tip to keep the app going. That's it. Built by BullForge Labs — an independent studio in the UK. Follow us @bullforgelabs on Instagram, TikTok, and X.
What’s new
Version 1.0.1 · Updated May 11, 2026
Trot is now completely free. All 13 weeks are unlocked for everyone — no paywall, no subscription. If Trot helps you reach your first 5K and you'd like to support us, there's now an optional tip jar in Settings. Entirely your call. Thanks for running with us.
App privacy
The developer, Craig Paterson, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Health & Fitness: Health, Fitness
Used for: App Functionality
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