Runna: Running Plans & Coach 4+

If you’re thinking about it… get it!

I’ve been on/off with running since doing couch to 5k in 2015. My longest run a couple of years ago was 20 miles and I’ve done 5 half marathons before. Never followed a training plan before or given my running any structure - I would just go out and do what I felt like, which was always too much and I’d be knackered after. I have just completed my first 8 week plan with Runna and I’ve fallen in run with running all over again! I’ve built my running up slowly during the 8 weeks, the plans are very customisable including changing which days you want to run each week. I’ve got an Apple Watch and the workouts sync automatically and are just there! With intervals I just press start on my watch and I’m off, the pace goals are there, the rest periods etc! The thing I’ve loved most about using the app is I don’t have to THINK. It’s all taken care of, all I have to do is run. Sure, I could read up and make my own plan and track it manually and manually enter each workout in to my watch and tweak it all the time and save myself £100 a year, but who has the inclination to do that. Also, the plans automatically update as you get fitter.

I was really undecided before and thought do I really need this? The answer is yes! For the last 8 weeks I’ve consistently run 3 times a week, improved my running and lost half a stone! Really excited to see what else I can do with Runna!

Amazing plans tailored to you!

Having only taken up running during lockdown, I used a Runna plan to train for my first marathon last year. It did and I was delighted both with the plan and the marathon itself which I felt totally prepared for by the time it came round. My running improved significantly during the 16 week plan, I gained so much more confidence in my running abilities and learned so much about running, recovery, strength and fuelling. The team are lovely - super supportive and responsive. I entered my first half marathon part way through my training and Ben tweaked my plan for me to ensure I could fit it in and gave me some pace guidance. I’ve since completed a half marathon plan and I’m about to embark on another 16 week marathon plan for London this year. Aside from the fantastic support, one of the best things for me is that all the workouts go straight to my Garmin so I no longer have to head out for my interval and tempo sessions with all my splits written on my hand - it beeps at me to keep me in the pace zone so I’m not having to constantly look at my watch while I run. Simply the best running plans around - it really is like having your own running coach at a fraction of the cost.

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for this incredible review! We really value your feedback - it means a lot. It's amazing to hear that you picked up running during lockdown and have been enjoying it ever since. You're absolutely smashing the training and we can't wait to continue supporting your running journey.

Keep up the great work and bring on seeing more results!

Millie

The Best Investment in your Running

I brought this app after recommendation from my sister. When I first signed up I only ever ran 5k and the same route over and over and never improved. I have now gone from running 5k in 34min to 25mins !!! I signed up for the great south run & used the 10 mile plan, I love the structure the plan gives you, working as an ICU nurse I often find it hard to keep structure in my workouts but runna allows me to fit it into my schedule, even if it is after a night shift! I had never done any interval or long runs over 10k before and now I can easy run 17km without stopping! I also like how it’ll tell you what your PB time will be etc and how you can see foward to what runs you’ll have in the coming weeks. Runna has changed relationship with running, rather then seeing it as a chore it is something I now enjoy and it’s so rewarding to see the plan pay off with improvements in fitness etc! I have now signed up for a half marathon and look forward to starting my new plan soon couldn’t recommend this app enough!