Smart Runner
Ran my first marathon. Didn’t want to keep paying so much for Runna. So I built a running coach app, and then kept improving it more and more, i think it’s pretty good now. Give it a try and share your thoughts.
Smart Runner launched on June 4, 2026 with 94 votes, #430 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
What it does
Smart Runner builds an adaptive 5K-to-marathon plan from one race result and rebuilds it after every run. Paces come from your VDOT, load tracking is the usual ATL/CTL/TSB, and workouts follow Pfitzinger, Daniels and Canova. Native Apple Watch app with live pace and HR zones. Two things make it different: it's a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and it runs entirely on-device. No account, no server, nothing leaves your phone. 14-day free trial.
Adaptive running plans from your first 5K to your next marathon PR. iPhone and Apple Watch. On-device, no subscription, 14-day free trial.
Whether it's your first kilometre or your next marathon PR, Smart Runner builds a plan around the runner you are today. Buy it once, keep it for life. Four choices that set Smart Runner apart from every other running app, whether you're chasing your first 5K or a marathon PR. Brand-new, coming back, or chasing a time. Smart Runner reshapes the plan around where you actually are. A gentle, volume-first build for your first kilometres, your first 5K, or a return after a break. No recent race time needed. We set your easy pace from your last few runs, so every week feels doable. Structured plans built on Pfitzinger and Daniels methodology. Threshold work, goal-pace long runs, a smart taper.…from runnerapp.pro
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