Runna review
7.8/10★★★★★Personalised running plans from 5K to ultra that adapt to how your training goes
- Best for
- Runners training for a race who want a structured, adaptive plan
- Price
- Free trial · from $19.99/month
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- Strava Inc.
- App store ratings
- iOS 4.8★ (34.7K) · Android 4.6★ (34.2K)
What it is
Runna builds training plans for 5K to ultra distances, plus strength and mobility sessions, and its Runna Engine adjusts workouts based on your performance. Workouts sync to Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS, Fitbit and Suunto, and plans are designed with Olympian coaches. Strava bought Runna in May 2025.
Latest: Runna was acquired by Strava in May 2025 and is now sold in a Strava + Runna bundle.
What the AI does
- Runna Engine adapts workouts to your performance
- Personalised plans for 5K to ultra distances
- Pace targets for every session
- Strength and mobility sessions built into plans
Pros and cons
- Excellent ratings on both app stores
- Sends workouts straight to most running watches
- Plans for every distance and level
- Strava bundle saves money if you use both
- Pricey on monthly billing
- Running-focused; not a general gym coach
- No in-app AI chat for questions
How it scores
The best adaptive running coach here, with deep watch support. Monthly pricing is steep, and it only covers running and supporting strength work.
Feature checklist · 4 of 9
- Plans adapt automatically to your progress or feedback (yes)
- Ask an AI coach questions in chat (no)
- Strength or gym workout programming (yes)
- Running or cardio training plans (yes)
- Home workouts with no equipment (no)
- Exercise videos or form guidance (no)
- Uses sleep, energy or recovery data to guide training (no)
- Syncs with smartwatches or fitness wearables (yes)
- Free plan with useful features (no)
Alternatives
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- Fitbod 7.9/10Beginner and intermediate lifters who want a smart plan without a personal trainer
- Google Health Coach 7.9/10Fitbit and Pixel Watch owners who want one coach for workouts and sleep
- Freeletics 7.7/10People who like bodyweight HIIT and want a coach that adapts to how sessions feel
- Fitify 7.7/10Home exercisers who want short, varied workouts with or without equipment
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