Pace: Couch to 5K Run Coach

Pace is for people who think they can't run. It's the modern Couch to 5K app: a clean, honest running coach that takes you from your first run/walk intervals to a full 5K in nine weeks — gently, with no pressure and no judgment. Then it keeps you going. No subscription. No account. No ads. One small one-time purchase unlocks everything beyond the free plan — forever. START FREE The complete 9-week Zero to 5K plan, free forever Gentle Start (12 weeks) for absolute beginners, and Back to 5K (6 weeks) for returning runners — also free Voice cues at every interval, so you never watch the clock Your music ducks automatically when the coach speaks, then comes back Apple Health sync — your runs count toward your activity rings Streaks, history, and shareable weekly cards GO FURTHER WITH PREMIUM (one-time purchase) After-5K plans: Run-Faster 5K, 5K to 10K, and an easy maintenance plan Three extra coach voices — calm, hype, or no-nonsense Custom workout builder — design your own run/walk intervals Premium color themes Every future premium feature included, forever BUILT HONESTLY Pace was built by one runner in Sweden who quit Couch to 5K twice and finished once and wanted an app that respected him: no subscription traps, no data harvesting, no clutter. Just a plan that works and a coach in your ear. Lace up. Your first 5K is nine weeks away.