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Getting Started with Zombies, Run!

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Robby Gee
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Welcome to Zombies, Run!, the world’s most popular immersive fitness experience.

Zombies, Run! is the home of two unique collections of stories: Zombies, Run! and Venture. Let’s get you set up and ready to embark on your first mission.

1. Create a Zombies, Run! Account

When you first open the app, you’ll be invited to create a Zombies, Run! account.

If you do so, your run stats and story progress will be backed up across any devices you use. Your data is private and we don’t share it with anyone.

2. Choose a mission

Zombies, Run! offers two distinct story collections, each with their own series, spinoffs and collectibles. New episodes are released weekly.

  • Zombies, Run! – With 10 seasons and counting, this much-loved audio experience is co-created by award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. Can you rebuild a community and uncover the truth about the zombie apocalypse?
  • Venture – Explore new worlds with our original sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, horror, and non-fiction adventures! Travel around the world in 72 days, discover a realm where dinosaurs still exist, and become the newest recruit to the Dragon Corps!

New to running?

Brand new to running and want to learn to run your first 5km before you dig into our story collections? We have a Zombies, Run! programme which has its own app for iPhone and Android.

3. Before you set off

Set your workout preferences

  • Set a duration for your workout: either a distance or a time.
  • Select a tracking option that suits you: GPS, Step Counting, or Simulate Running.

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Choose your music

Zombies, Run! is designed to weave your music collection into the story. If you’re using a music app like Spotify, start your music playing there before you begin your workout.

Zombies, Run! automatically dips the volume of your music when the story plays.

4. During your workout

Workouts are designed for running, walking, and jogging, but many of our users also use Zombies, Run! while exercising in other ways, too!

Zombies, Run! plays the audio story through your headphones at regular intervals during your workout. The segments across the top of your screen show your progress through the mission.

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We designed the app so that you don’t have to look at your screen as the mission progresses. The app will keep you informed about your progress as you move.

You’ll automatically collect special supplies and collectible items as you move in the real world. You can learn more about these items and use them to unlock rewards after your workout.

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5. After your workout

  • Radio Mode: If you still have gas in the tank after your workout, Radio Mode offers in-universe entertainment with cool cameos and surprising backstories. It plays automatically until you choose to end your workout.
  • Codex: Get a closer look at the items you collected during your mission. You’ll find lots of deep lore here!
  • Base Builder (Zombies, Run!): Use the materials and supplies you collected during your workout to rebuild and expand Abel Township.

6. Customise your app

Now that you’ve tried your first Zombies, Run! workout, there are lots of ways you can further customise your experience. Check out the Settings section of the app for lots of useful options.

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