Train Smarter, Run Stronger.
Personalized plans for running, strength, and recovery. Easy to follow and Physical Therapist-designed.
RunSmart, Achieve More
Running is more than a finish line—it’s a journey. RunSmart combines cutting-edge technology with Physical Therapist expertise to deliver personalized plans that help you stay healthy, achieve your goals, and run for life.
Design Your Training Plan
Tap the arrows to discover how RunSmart creates a personalized running plan tailored to your goals and schedule.
Find your race
Search thousands of races or add one manually.
Set a Starting Point
Provide your recent running history for the perfect starting point.
Choose Your Intensity
Focus on consistency or dial up the speed, you can choose.
Pick Your Running Days
From daily runs to long runs, run on days that work for you.
Add Cross Training
Add Physical Therapist-designed strength training, yoga, and stretching to stay injury-free.
Set Your Goal
Enter a goal time for a personalized pacing schedule to hit your goal.
Start Training
Follow your plan and make adjustments as need to fit your schedule.
Your Plan for Training Smarter
Once your plan is built, the magic begins. RunSmart running plans adapt to every phase of training, from building your base to maintaining your fitness, recovering post-race, or preparing for your next challenge.
Daily Guidance, Weekly Structure
Get clear, actionable workouts each day and a bird’s-eye view of your week to keep you focused and on track.
Personalized Pacing and Distances
Follow personalized pacing and distance recommendations designed for you, ensuring your training stays effective and aligned with your goals.
Built-In Cross-Training
Integrate Physical Therapist-designed strength, flexibility, and yoga routines to enhance your performance and prevent injuries.
Adapt On the Fly
Shift your runs around for weather, schedule changes, or unexpected events—your plan adjusts with you.
Insights & Feedback
Record your runs, track your progress, and receive expert tips to fine-tune your performance each week.
Take Training to the Next Level
Bring your training to life with real-time insights and advanced tracking. Pair your Apple Watch, Garmin, or COROS to sync workouts, analyze data, and push your performance further.
Support at Every Step of Your Journey
No matter where you are in your running journey, RunSmart has you covered. Whether you’re easing back into training, gearing up for race day, staying consistent, or recovering, our plans are designed to meet your needs.
* Choose from miles or kilometers
Where Expertise Meets Innovation
RunSmart stands apart by combining the latest technology with the proven expertise of Physical Therapists. Build a fully personalized training plan tailored to your goals, optimized for performance, and designed to keep you running injury-free.
Break Away from the Pack
Your best running experience is just a click away. Leave behind generic PDFs and costly coaching with a plan that’s 100% yours, guided by experts who know running inside and out.
| Features | Coaching | RunSmart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible 24/7 | |||
| Syncs to watch | |||
| Personalized Scheduling | |||
| Affordable | |||
| Provides Pacing | |||
| Adapts to Weather | |||
| Full Plan Laid Out | |||
| Easily Adjustable | |||
| Includes Strength, Yoga | |||
| Physical Therapist-Designed |
Take a Test Run
Join thousands of runners who trust their running to RunSmart. Get started for free – no credit cad required.
Train with Confidence
All plans include Physical Therapist-designed strength and yoga workouts to keep you strong, flexible, and injury-free. With sessions averaging 30 minutes or less, staying consistent has never been easier.
Train with Confidence
All plans include Physical Therapist-designed strength and yoga workouts to keep you strong, flexible, and injury-free. With sessions averaging 30 minutes or less, staying consistent has never been easier.
Race Day Whoas
Whether aiming for a 5K, half marathon, full marathon, or maintaining consistency, RunSmart is here to help you go the distance—today, tomorrow, and in years to come.
* Available in both miles and kilometers
“Thank you, RunSmart, for giving me the skills to come out of injury and pull off a 3:50:56 at NYC with zero issues! So great to come from a PR in Chicago with no pressure and enjoy every bit of the NYC experience.”
– Julie Dunbar
“Ran my B race, Hershey Half Marathon, today at the Sweetest Place on Earth. PR by 6.5 minutes!”
– David W
“Got my BQ and PR’d by over 4 minutes! 3:23:41 in the Jack and Jill marathon out in North bend, Washington! Thank you Steve Gonser and RunSmart training for keeping me strong and helping me reach my goals!“
– Sarah Baker
FAQs
How is my plan personalized?
This is where the magic happens. We’ll collect a variety of information, including:
- your recent running history
- preferred runs per week
- preferred running days
- preferred long run days
- cross training workouts
- targeted stretching
- your goal on race day
All these factors, among others, are used to build your running plan while following best practices to prevent injury and maximize performance.
What if I need to adjust my plan after it's created?
Our plans can adjust easily to a changing schedule. Open your plan and drag to re-order days to fit your needs.
How to I access my plan?
Run plans are accessed online through your browser or the RunSmart mobile app.
How is pacing determined?
Each run has a specific pacing strategy to help you build your fitness and avoid overtraining. Pacing is determined based on your race goal and created across various run types: base, easy, progression, tempo, and interval. Don’t worry, we’ll personalize what runs you receive based on your goals and comfort level.
What race or event distances are offered?
Currently, our plans are built for 5K, 8K, 10K, 10 mile, half and full marathon. We also offer plans for maintenance and race recovery.
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