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It is no secret that great athletes keep meticulous records of each training session. Although in the beginning these records were done manually (training diaries, Excel sheets, etc.), nowadays, both sports brands and technology companies have developed Apps or electronic applications for runners to keep track of each training session.
Here are some of the most popular applications for runners.
running.COACH
We start this list with our app. Created in Switzerland, this application allows you to generate fully customized online training plans according to the runner’s goal.
running.COACH is very easy to use, as it allows you to upload workouts to GPS devices such as Garmin and Polar, among others. It also has an application for iOS and Android. The workouts appear in an intuitive and easy-to-use calendar. The voice of a coach will guide the routine if the runner desires.
It allows workouts to be scheduled according to availability. The plans range from 5,000 meters to marathons or ultras and adapt dynamically, analyzing the workouts recorded according to the speed achieved and the runner’s perception of his performance.
One of its most important advantages is its extensive calendar of races, which allows you to adapt the plan to your main competition and include preparation competitions by adjusting the intensity of the training.
It connects to the most important devices, such as Garmin, Polar, Sunnto, Coros, and Apple Watch.
It has a Silver subscription that allows you to consult with experienced coaches via email.
It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and English among other languages.
Website:runningcoach.me
2PEAK
With more than 20 years in the market, despite being an app oriented to triathletes, it has plans for running and cycling. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the algorithm analyzes the training load and recovery and takes the results into account for further planning. 2PEAK will always place the optimal training load and allow you to work specifically on weaknesses.
The plans are usually demanding and geared towards ambitious endurance and multisport athletes.
It connects to all major devices with Garmin, Polar, Sunnto, Coros, Apple Watch, etc.
It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and English among other languages.
Website: 2PEAK.com
MapMyRun
Under Armour’s “Map My Run” app helps every runner individually, whether they are recreational or competitive. The purpose is to help the individual runner improve.
The app collects two million miles per day from its community of approximately 270 million people. MapMyRun syncs and connects with Under Armour running shoes, allowing the runner to monitor pace, stride length, and cadence. It also offers personalized advice during workouts.
The chip is built into the sole of the shoes, so the run can be synchronized with the app or a smartwatch. This allows the runner to receive feedback on their performance almost immediately.
MapMyRun allows you to follow each workout using only the phone or with one of the devices most used by runners, such as Garmin or Apple Watch. It also allows to be part of a large community of millions of users, who will motivate the runner, will also be able to participate in challenges and share with friends. The application analyzes all the runner’s information from the app or the website and also offers personalized training plans.
Website: mapmyrun.com
Runtastic
This adidas app has quite accurate records of different disciplines, such as running, walking, cycling, hiking, etc. It measures distance, time, pace, calories burned, speed, and altitude.
It records workouts in real-time with integrated GPS and has a voice coach. It also allows you to create an annual running goal. One of its most appreciated features is that it allows you to keep track of the mileage of your running shoes.
It is a very motivation-oriented application, as you receive messages from the application and your friends during the race life and in real-time.
It has the peculiarity of a Power song, an integrated music player. The paid version offers training plans. The workouts performed are saved on Runtastic.com.
In the Runtastic online community, detailed analysis, workouts, and comparisons with other runners are generated.
Website: runtastic.com
RunKeeper
Developed by Asics, it monitors workouts with detailed statistics of your pace, distance, and time. Displays progress and training by voice. It has training plans to achieve specific sports goals.
It is an application oriented to social sharing. It allows you to publish your activities, achievements, and plans on Facebook and Twitter. Plus, fans can see live training and races on maps (with the paid version).
RunKeeper.com integrates activity data with over 70 third-party apps and services, including Withings, Zeo, Garmin, and others, to help you gain a deeper understanding of your overall health.
Website: runkeeper.com
Strava
It is an application designed for runners and cyclists. In its free version, it allows you to track your activity during and after it and consult all the important statistics such as distance, pace, speed, positive slope, and calories burned. In addition, it has the option to create personal challenges and an interactive map.
It is a very socially oriented application that allows you to follow your friends, training partners, and professional athletes to see their activities and leave comments. It allows you to follow the activities of clubs, participate in forums, or simply discover the latest news. It makes it easy to upload photos and share all the details of your activities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Strava works with most devices with built-in GPS, including running watches, cycling computers, and activity trackers.
The paid version has a feature that lets your designated safety contact know where you are in real-time, has personalized coaching and live assessments during activity, as well as exclusive, detailed analytics after each activity.
Website: strava.com
FITAPP
It is useful for any sporting activity that requires displacement in a single application: walking, Nordic walking, skating, running, cycling, hiking, and others. It has a GPS tracker.
It has full access to statistics, step counters, calorie calculation, and the option to see the colored route represented by different colors for the parts where you have run faster and where you have run slower.
It allows you to keep a fairly complete health diary. For iOS users, it is compatible with Apple Health. It allows you to connect a heart measurement sensor, among other options. It is very useful for people who exercise to lose weight as it has a detailed record of calories lost, body mass index, and how much you need to reach the ideal weight.
It has the option of voice response activated during the session if we want it to tell us the kilometers, duration, calories, etc. At the end of the training, it summarizes the distance, duration, calories, pace, and other statistics if we wish. In addition, you can share training via Facebook and photos.
It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English among other languages.
Website: www.fitapp.info
Nike Run + Club
One of the most used apps offers the information you need for pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate, and partial kilometers and allows you to control what you see while you are running.
It has programs that start with goals and current fitness levels and adapt as you progress.
It allows you to customize posts by adding photos, stats, and stickers and choose who can see them: the entire social network or just Nike+ friends. In addition, the premium version allows you to consult professional Nike cars (not available in all markets).
Website: nike.com
Do you use an app to run and record/share your training sessions? If so, please let us know which one it is and what your experience has been like.
Personalized plans with running.COACH
Soymaratonista.com together with running.COACH offers personalized English plans that fit your current conditions and future competitions. running.COACH is a customized plan for running with iOS and Android applications.
In addition, with this subscription, you get 30 days on the running. You can create a 100% personalized and dynamic training plan with the COACH app.
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