2. Goal  To get students and adults more active for a healthier lifestyle and to prove that anyone can achieve a fitness goal if they just stick their minds to it.  This app is for those who want to begin exercising but do not know where to start  Create discipline and self-determination qualities  This app motivates and facilitates physical activity and exercise with an end goal  “Get those couch potatoes up and running”

3. Couch to 5K  What is it? A 9 week running program for those who want to start working out again from the beginning Go from the “couch” to the finish line of a 5K within the strict 9 week program Involves running and walking exercises “C25K has been responsible for getting thousands of couch potatoes up and running.” Reference: http://www.c25k.com/

4.  Many people have been turned off from running and exercise because they start off too fast, their bodies can not handle it. Most people get discouraged when they do not start working out properly  The program is the beginning introduction to getting the body moving and exercising the proper way so everyone is successful  At the end of the 9 week program, the user can run a 5k in 30 minutes or less

5.  Training program Step-by-step, minute-by-minute, and day-by-day perfect for beginners  Tools to stay on track within the app  Create an account, log in, stay up to date with friends, post distances/pace, share workouts with friends, and share playlists  Support and motivation within the app through an interactive motivating coach and communicating with friends

6. Logs your distance, time, monthly progress Keeps track of the days Many 5K’s in the area to sign up for and reach your goal! Day by day work outs, week by week

7. Full training program that tells you what to do (exercises) every day for 30 minutes a day for 9 weeks!

8. Where to buy:  App store or google app store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couch-to-5k- running-app-training/id448474423?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couch-to-5k- running-app-training/id448474423?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co m.active.aps.c25k&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co m.active.aps.c25k&hl=en COST $1.99 *there is a free version

9. BUT your progress does not need to end there!  2 more apps that are the next level!  continue the training experience for people who finish the Couch-to-5K plan, or for those who are already 5K-ready take the next step to run a 10k then a half marathon 1. 5k to 10k 5k to 10k 2. 13.one 13.one  BUNDLE PACK: $4.99 for all 3 apps! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app-bundle/running- training-bundle-couch/id935409064?mt=8

10. 5k’s happening this summer:  The color run  Insane inflatable 5k  Adventure Run  Rugged Maniac 5k  And more! So start exercising the proper way and achieve your goal! Then you can finish one of these fun races this summer and feel proud. Runningintheusa.com