Coopah: The Run Coaching App 4+

I’ve been training with this since August 2023 and have found it so helpful. The training plans are excellent once you’ve entered your details at the start and as you train, you can really feel the difference it is making and why the plans have been set out the way they are. It’s also great that you can tailor your plan around your availability and then move training days around when you need to.

I find the strength videos and GIFs are spot on and have helped me no end. The thing that I find most unique that sets this app apart from the rest is the level of service you get from behind the scenes. Recently, I was unwell so couldn’t train for over a week. I got an email checking in saying I hadn’t trained for a while. This was automated but it prompted me to email the coaches to ask their advice on best how to get back into training after illness. Their prompt and genuinely caring response really motivated me to get back to it when I was ready.

For me, this app has the perfect balance between sound technology and second to none human service, people who actually care. Well done to the creators and those in the team. If you’re keen and willing to train, this app will be perfect for you. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Two weeks into using Coopah & I’m still here logging in, staying on course & enjoying the experience. Whilst I’ve completed quite a few 1/2 & even full Marathon I’ve never really taken having a “Training Plan” seriously often driving into them (and apps) and not sticking the course, life, an injury or just plain laziness has often derailed progress meaning I’ve been stuck at a plateau for a while.

Coopah’s rescheduling features & the humanised interface aka lack of judgement (you can still achieve your streaks) have changed that, if I need to push it a day to recover from pain then that’s cool, if I feel good and want to add another run or workout then that’s also cool.

Coopah’s algorithms seem to be well tuned to adjust my pace, load & have so far kept me consistently on track for longer than any of their competitors. Interestingly it’s also had me run slower for longer which whilst was a bit of a mind shift has started to reap rewards. In summary despite me often calling it Oompha, Coopah is meeting up to expectations so far.

Got my first marathon in the bag thanks to Coopah! 😊 and now on to the next challenge after a recovery plan designed by them.

The people behind Coopah are a wonderful group of like-minded runners working to help you achieve your goals and earn the special feeling of crossing the finish line! I’ve tried many marathon plans but nothing really stuck with me until the end before Coopah. Their training plans are adaptable to your schedule, building a supportive, motivating and realistic plan built to your needs and personal goals. The interface is encouraging and you can even track your runs within the app, or link up your own run tracker/ watch. The best part is that you can reach out to real runners throughout the week for personal advice and recommendations from experienced runners. Would 100% recommend for anybody who loves running and needs something flexible, convenient and ran by REAL experts!