Runna Reviews 

Took my first unplanned marathon from a 4:35 to a 3:31 in a year

Using it for my next half marathon and then ultra to follow

Really enjoy the runs and the stress free approach of training where all of the runs are there for you to see making it very easy to start

The plan adjusts with ai according if your hitting paces with runs. Can aim for target times or just distance

Recommended it many friends who have used it and said the same will die with runna by my side as long as I’m running

Before Runna, I never liked running and got easily bored. But now Runna always keeps me motivated and makes it actually fun. The clear and structured plan, the informative articles about literally everything I could need and the support from coaches; it’s just perfect. One of the best discoveries I’ve ever made. It really changed my life.

Excellent, adaptive training plan app which keeps you focused with varied runs and helps achieve your race targets

I had a referral code for a 1 month’s subscription which trial. I entered the code and the app accepted it, saying that I’d be charged at the end of the trial if I didn’t cancel. Instead, they charged me £100 straight away with no trial. I was planning to use the trial to check out the new improvements and to see if it was worth subscribing. It isn’t, so I’m £100 down with an app that’s no use to me. Contacting the developers is useless - they just blame Apple. But it’s Runna who promised a free trial they didn’t provide. The whole thing’s obviously a scam, so now I have to get a refund through the credit card company.

Great. After years of training with a human trainer I love the freedom of doing it with an app, so I started to run again, enjoying the ride without having to answer to anyone. Easy to use, customizable and accesible.

Just starting week 3 of my 1/2 marathon training plan and I can already see the structure has every chance of realising my goal.
Not training related but I experienced an issue with payment of my subscription today (bank led) which Runna supported promptly and attentively to resolution.

Runna is a truly dreadful and terrible running app starting with the name.

Let me tell you why Runna is awful anyway since I decided to give it a chance last year just to see what it was like.

First and foremost the app is glitchy and it did not communicate properly with my Garmin which made following the workouts a nightmare. The strength workouts ‘for all levels’ were also really not and I was lucky that I had mastered my basic movements already.

Secondly, the so-called personalised plans are really not (think more like one size fits all which is fine but not for £15.99 a month) and the cues to speed up and slow down are completely off making every session a terrible ordeal. The amount of miles they expect you to run is also not great.

Thirdly, they have a truly terrible influencer programme and they have recruited quite a few people who are horrifying role models including Matt Choi and have also failed to issue a documented public apology/explain how are they going to take steps to manage their influencer programme after what happened at the NYC marathon so that they stop supporting people who endanger others, overtrain, run injured, etc.

Glad I did not give them a single of my hard earned pounds - the two week trial was free. Avoid if you can.

The audio has failed on two of my interval sessions. If I pay £15.99 I expect a faultless premium service.
The app is full of bugs

I have been running for 7 years. 6 months ago, I picked up this app and it is one of the best products I have used anywhere. Not just in fitness. I mean for any product I have ever used.

The runs are fun, it works seamlessly and since I’ve stuck exactly to what they prescribe me on the runs - I have avoided injury and decreased my 5K time substantially.

This is a must have for any recreational runner who has never had a coach but wants to take their running to the next level.

I could not recommend this app more.

Superb App. I started running at the age of 64. I am now 66. In March 2023,I went out for a 5km jog with my daughter who was training for the London marathon. I was who’s out for a week. She told me that she used the Runna App. I signed up. In October that year, I ran a first half marathon in 1:42 at 65. Since then, my time has come down to 1:29.44 in Swansea 2024. This has all been down to the App. It gets me out and guides me through all the sessions. It can be a tough taskmaster but, for me, the proof is in the results.

Great structured / varied / interesting plans. They are achievable goals with easy coaching that adapts as you progress. Just putting your running trainers is hard enough, after that leave it to runna and see the improvements.

The app is amazing it’s really personalised for the individual using it. You can set run days, strength, mobility and Pilate days to help your runs and aid recovery. There is even a programme for post-partum and returning from injury.
The AI feature is great as it means you don’t come to a plateau and great for entering a rough time for any runs that you plan to do. Also you don’t get loads of commentary leaving you to concentrate on your run and listening to your favourite music or podcast.
The handy little tips are also great to get a deeper understanding of what you need to do and the importance of these little nuggets that we don’t always think about.
I like that it adds in deload weeks so your body has time to rest, recover and repair before picking up again rather than stretching the body to the limit. It’s definitely worth the price.

I started my running journey at 36. Awful form, barely running a 2.5 km with a heart rate of 190+. I tried other apps for a while but I didn't enjoy them. With Runna, I am now getting the challenging AND enjoyable training plans that not only push me to the limit, but also help me get PBs that I never dreamt of in life. From VO2Max of 37 to 53 in a year! 1:40 half marathon! Getting closer to a sub-20 5k! Hard, sometimes too hard. But motivational!

Old fashioned app, everything is just so bad, first you give them access to all your runs at Strava, and then they pretend to make a program fitted your level. Totally mismach between my previous trading and the "New" program. Everything was to fast. And the anoiing woman counting every f... Lap or mile. Interrupting the music you are playing. Cannot pare my Polar watch to the app. Just a bad bad app. Choose something else.

Training for the Great South Run (as a beginner to running) and Runna has really helped me stay on track and be consistent in the lead up to the race. Looking forward to booking my next race to have something else to work towards!!

Super helpful and user-friendly app. Highly recommend

love the treadmill vs outside option ✨ great app to help you train for runs. Would love it if it was possible to choose the intensity and more options for goals. Like ok my goal is to run that race, but is it performance i seek? or only to be able to do it? how much time am i able to spend into training? etc

I like having all my workouts in one place. Great app!

Great app so far for a structured training plan