Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

This app is unfortunately really disappointing! I am training for my first half marathon. I wanted an app to help me build a training schedule, give tips, and where I would be able to input all of my workout data. This app has no customization, and really offers practically nothing for your money. You can only track your designated daily workout, which is only running or cross-train, and you must have the app open while doing these in order for the workout to be documented. It only tracks time, not distance or anything else. There is no video, no suggestion, no tips, nothing. You CANNOT input your workouts manually, or add any data. I didn’t realize when I made the purchase that clicking on “Fitness plans” only takes you to all those sister apps that don’t exactly help either (who needs another music app)? Just really disappointed that I can’t get a realistic training schedule out of this. And I definitely do not enjoy having the app open with beeps and vibrations while I am trying to run or work out! Annoying app, no customization, take your money elsewhere!

So I am 24 years old and have had two knee surgeries and for the last 5 years I have made every excuse to not have to try and get back to my previously athletic self. I have struggled mostly because of self esteem and every workout was difficult because it was mainly speed oriented and distanced. Needless to say the day after a workout I would be unable to walk. The nice thing about this workout is it is challenging but realistic and not painful to do. Granted I’m sore the next day but I can walk. I actually look forward to working out. I will post again when I have completed the entire training because I am registered for the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February so I am hoping to finish in a reasonable amount of time and I’m using this app as my training plan. I highly recommend it.

First of all, read the description before buying this app. This isn't an app that trains you to run a half marathon the whole time. It trains you do walk/run at a consistent time and pace the entire time. Once you know that, go read the research about how interval training is the way of the future and even professional runners are doing it. It's not for the weak. I'm coming back from a torn ACL and 2 surgeries so I need to take it slow and be smart. This app is amazing for exactly that. I hate having to time myself during interval training and the built-in instructions make it so I don't have to. Add in some workout jams and I've got a perfect training partner. I usually give up on these apps after a few tries. But I'm still going strong and that Napa Valley half is looking closer every day!