Run With Hal - Training Plans

Name: Run With Hal - Training Plans
Rating: 4.67316 (2053 reviews)

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Run With Hal - Training Plans

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User Reviews for Run With Hal - Training Plans

Could be better

I really like the idea of this app. It’s easy to use and I like that there are descriptions for each workout. I’ve run 7 marathons (and probably 30 halfs) using pretty much the same plan and am looking to follow a new plan while training for my 8th marathon after having a baby last year. However, I’m only a week in and struggling with the inflexibility of the app. For whatever reason, it scheduled a long run on a Wednesday even though I said I could only do long runs on Sundays. It also doesn’t allow any flexibility or modification for weather. Right now, NYC is in a heat wave and I simply can’t hit the paces the app says I should for tempo runs. If I adjust, it “grades” me lower. If I run even .2 of a mile more or less than what is called for, the app also “grades” me lower. I know several running coaches and many would recommend slowing in response to weather. Yes, consistency is super important in training for a marathon, but the inflexibility in this app makes it almost unusable. I also feel like the mileage per week is all over the place - some weeks high, some weeks low. Lastly, I wish this app took into account past running history. I’ve run many races and having been running 2-3 times per week before starting the plan. I feel like the plan from this app just makes up a schedule and paces out of nowhere. Not sure I’ll continue to use it.

amb2269, Jun 09, 2021

Great But…

First the good points. I started using this app and the plan it gave me looked to be very difficult to keep with. I decided to push myself though and found my body responding in ways that it hadn’t in many years and I was very excited about that. I basically doubled the amount of running that I have done over the last 10 years or so. Now the bad: I was surprised at how difficult the training program was. There’s no way that it could seem to take into account that I am 54 years old and might be prone to knee or shin splints or anything like that. The other thing was that when it gave me a grade it said that I did not follow the program completely and gave me a D. This was after I pushed myself and had only run a little less than the plan. I had pushed harder than I have since I was a walk on for my team for 3 years in college. And was very proud of my progress and thrilled with the app. I actually was getting fatter and lost weight. But the negative grade was such a letdown. So this was very discouraging and made me really not want to open the app again. No one wants to work hard and be told they are failing by someone who has offered help. There is also no flexibility on the plan like other users said. No changing or adapting.

ccMan, Apr 05, 2022

Hal Yeah!

This novice runner and USMC Veteran is determined to run the Marine Corp Marathon this year. Being a novice I had no idea where to begin in preparation. It’s worth every penny to pay for the full blown app! I have a consistent weekly schedule I customized. The distance and duration of every run is calculated to get you to your goal. I get bored running in the same place all the time. The full app accurately tracks my runs to ensure I know how far I’ve gone, which allows me to try new routes and locations anytime I like. It’s amazing how well I’ve gone from couch to running over 13 miles a week in just a few months 4 mornings a week. I’m nowhere near ready for a full marathon, but I’m confident I will get there in the next 5 months given the coaching I’ve received already. The app even gives me a grade A through F to prop me up or poke me to work harder. I like knowing where I’m at in the process. No complaints here.

Goose6075, May 20, 2020

Solid training app with little to lack

I have been using Hal’ training program for years, it has been my go to. Any time I had a run to train for I would pull up the Hal training chart for whatever distance I was running. If I had friends who wanted to start running I would refer them to Hal’s charts. During Covid my soul kinda died. With no in-person races happening running was no longer a way of my daily life. My husband suggested I sign up for an in-person race and I found my drive again. I logged on to get my training and saw that there was now an app! I love it! It takes the guess work out and I don’t have to figure out my training plan. I love how it adjusts and adapts to my progress. My only issue is the cross train days. I would love to have an option to log some other cardio on those days. This is my only complaint with this app. Hal has always had an amazing program, but cross train days weren’t more miles outside of the app.

hcouciyfhhcitdth, Feb 19, 2022

App Needs Work (follow plans on paper)

I’ve read most of Hal’s books by now, and have a good understanding of his training plans. I’ve ran 3 marathons, but have never tapped into my full potential. I found this app to be incredibly frustrating on many levels. There is no flexibility or ability to adjust dates or make edits. The app schedule doesn’t even mirror the schedule Hal outlines for his program (intermediate 2). So what’s the point if it doesn’t even match his training plan? Cross training was on Thursday’s, and had me doing 3 long runs in a row. (For reference, Hal wants cross training on Mondays with longer run Thursday, rest Friday, and two longer runs on Saturday & Sunday). After emailing support they told me nothing could be done, but I could log the runs on different days but this would throw off my running “grade”). Even with 100% availability during the week I couldn’t get my weekly schedule to match his 18 week schedule. I ended up just putting all the runs on my phone calendar and will run them without the app. If they can invest money to make this more intuitive I will be back. Right now it’s just not working.

Hibbster92, Jun 15, 2021

Not There Yet

Hal's plans are great, and the app should be about helping you choose, schedule, and track the best plan, which it does kinda. The plans are inflexible: if you want to make a change, you have to delete the whole thing and start over-- except you can't delete it, it's archived. The archive is where you keep your completed plans, but since you can't delete anything, you have all of your completed plans with all of your trashed plans. There's no way to "look at" at a plan without creating it, so you create it, realize you want to adjust something, trash that plan and then you have to go back and REENTER all of the info. It's a mess. I haven't tried all the plans, but there doesn't seem to be help on how to progress. For example, I completed a novice 5K plan and wanted to try an intermediate plan: the longest run in the novice 5K was 3.1 miles, of course. When I created a 5K intermediate plan, the second workout is 7 miles. How are you supposed to run 7 miles in intermediate if you have never run 7 miles in novice? Run With Hal seems great for training you for a specific race at the level you are currently at, but there's nothing there to help you progress from level to level-- which is what the app should be good for given that the plans are free on Hal's website.

Jankadoodle, Jul 05, 2020

Bad Running App

I bought this because I had heard so many good things from a friend who has used his run/walk approach. I can’t tell if the app facilitates this element of his approach at all. You cannot set it to give you intervals as far as I can tell. I have been a runner in the past, I am back at it after taking a break from an injury. I have put in my current pace which is only 14 minutes a mile and I’m barely covering 3 miles a week. It recommended for my first bass run a nine minute mile pace for one and a half miles. What? I sent the app a question about this never heard anything back from them. I thought, it must be adaptive, so I sit out on my run today using that as my first base run, when I got back, the app is no longer open anymore, despite my phone being on a lock screen the entire time, and it didn’t even save my run!! It’s as if I didn’t even go today! Which doesn’t seem like that big of a deal except when you are having a hard time initiating a Running program again, and it fails to even record your first attempt. I’m canceling my paid subscription and finding something better!

KissmeKate!, Apr 17, 2021

Great for my 10k beginner plan. Just one ask please…

I’ve used Hal’s training plans for years so I was thrilled to see he had an app as well. I love my current beginner 10k plan (I took some time off from running for a knee injury so having the option to lay a new foundation at my own pace has been great!), however, I started using the app 5+ months before my planned 10k race and the app only shows me the first 3 months of the plan. Even if the plan changes or adapts as I log each run, I’d still like to see the whole plan up to the date of my race, not just the first 3 months of it. Some of the other features are a bit clunky, for example, if I have a rest day in my plan, I still have to log it but the only way to log it is to say “I didn’t run.” I’m prob sensitive but that makes me feel like I missed my run as opposed to choosing to rest. I’d like the option to select “rest day.” Overall, for what I use it for, the app is great and meets my needs. Excited to see how they implement feedback for improvements going forward.

Little Miss Fearless, Mar 29, 2023

Unrealistic taper week

I have ran plenty of half marathons and races. I thought I would download this specific app since my brother-in-law uses it. I chose intermediate training plan to have more accountability with running and I notice the week before my race it scheduled the most miles in my training like a total of 32 miles. Which is considered peak training. That from experience usually happens like at least 3-4 weeks before your race. A week before your race is called your taper and training needs to be dropped at least 60-70% to allow your body for active recovery. The other weeks beforehand barely scheduled any miles which seems like it’s just making up random miles and not accounting for peak training or taper. Also the set paces for the base and long runs aren’t necessary to follow if you’re following HR training guidelines. Which is more effective training than trying to VO2 training and wearing your body out. Running in zone two has proven time and time again that your body needs to slow down and can’t be pushed too many times. It also lowers your risk of injury. Also allows you to recover to do your speed and interval training effectively. You are allowed to slow down for those runs to hit your zone 2 as your easy active recovery runs. I’m sure elite athletes can hit these plans perfectly but I’m just a regular runner who is planning to take off 5 minutes from a half marathon.

Mariahsmoker, Sep 16, 2023

really great for all levels!!

i used Run With Hal to train for my self-directed marathon when i was 15, having ran my first half marathon prior, the app helped me continue on to the next level while encouraging healthy rest before starting my next plan and reminding me of the importance of rest days and cross training. since then i have taken a break from consistent running and have just started back up 2 years later, with the intention of getting back into shape before training for my next race. Hal’s motivational notes at the end of each run are so encouraging, and the adaptability of the training plans is so helpful in making the goals feel attainable. i would definitely recommend the paid version even though the free version is great, i trained for the marathon using it, the paid version has so much helpful insight like cadence and other stats, and having the ability to really adjust the schedule has been really important at this time in my life. thank you so much Hal!!

mimi_shugz, May 28, 2023

Description

Run With Hal personalizes a training plan based upon your personal running routine, fitness level, and life’s schedule to help you conquer any event from 5K to Marathon or help you get fit through running. Hal chooses the perfect plan for you based upon your goals and experience, then he crafts your personalized schedule. Your plan will incorporate the most important workouts on the days you’re able to run.

Plus, the plan is always adapting to changes in your schedule, fitness, and goals. Hal can even adapt your plan around times when you can’t run (vacation) and incorporate additional events that you’ve signed up for. Once you finish your first plan, you can choose your next goal and Hal will create a brand new plan for you. All of your workouts will give you specific details of how fast and long to run, and you will get daily helpful tips from Hal to help you reach your goals and learn about running. **Run with Hal Features** - Choose your key event and Hal will build your plan to get you ready for race day. - Smart and Adaptive Plans - Hal adapts your plan based upon YOUR LIFE’S SCHEDULE! - Days you can and can’t run each week - Day you would like to do your Long Run - Days you can’t run for special circumstances (vacation or work trip) - Hal personalizes pace based upon your current fitness, whether you can run a 20 min or 50 min 5K. - Add additional events and Hal will adjust your plan. - If life changes, Hal will update your plan based upon changes in your schedule, fitness, goals, and even how much training you have been able to complete. - Hal gives you detailed daily workouts with distance, duration, and paces. - Hal will also give you daily training guidance and insights on how to become a better runner. - Record your runs using your phone’s GPS. - Log your runs and how you felt. Hal might even suggest an update to your plan. - Sync your Garmin runs to record your completed workouts. - Track your progress, see how closely you’ve stuck to your plan, and see what’s next. - Keep track of your training plan stats. Average pace, total distance, and more. - Record your Personal Records. - If you need an extra nudge, Hal is happy to send you daily push notifications reminding you of your workouts, or to log your miles from today’s run. He wants you to reach your goal and will be there to coach you to the finish line. - Hal’s team is here to help, if you have questions about how to personalize your plan, we will make sure you get the right answer. **Run with Hal will find the perfect plan for you, including more than 30 of Hal Higdon’s training plans** - Marathon Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - Half Marathon Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - 15K (10 mile) Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - 10K Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - 8K Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - 5K Novice, Intermediate, Advanced - 50K Ultramarathon - Base Training - And more. **A little bit about your coach, Hal Higdon** Hal Higdon has been called “the internet’s best-known running training plan guru”. From novice to advanced, Hal offers plans for every distance, skill level, and pace. Incorporating wisdom from Hal’s bestseller Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide, he has you covered with more than 50 years of training and coaching experience. Hal is a Contributing Editor for Runner’s World and is the magazine’s longest lasting writer, having contributed an article to RW’s second issue in 1966. He also is the author of over 3 dozen books, including Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training. In 2003, the American Society of Journalists and Authors awarded Hal its Career Achievement Award, the highest honor given to writer members. Higdon’s unique narrative style connects with millions of visitors on his website, Facebook, and Twitter. Higdon lives on Lake Michigan in Long Beach, Indiana. He has 3 children and 9 grandchildren.