APP of the WEEK

YOU COUCH TO 5K (iOS and Android, free)

THIS app could be the only chance to see former athlete Michael Johnson, DJ Jo Wiley, and comedians Sarah Millican and Sanjeev Kohli unite for a common cause.

They are the faces of Couch To 5K, encouraging people to get off their sofas and go for a run.

Couch To 5K offers a tried-and-trusted formula that helps beginners raise their fitness levels to allow them to run 5k. And the celebrity stardust is supposed to help you remain motivated.

This app offers guided running sessions that can be completed in a little as nine weeks. It integrates with your music streaming provider, logs activity and tracks progress.

A lot of people who start running say it changes their lives for the better in a profound way. This app is the perfect way to make a start down that road. Who knows, it could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.