Hit the ground running with marathon training apps

Running 26.2 miles is no small feat and training is key. Whether you're prepping for your first marathon or your 10th, these apps can help you improve your stamina and times ahead of race day. See you at the finish line.
Strava
Strava: Run, Bike, Hike
Strava Inc.
In-app purchases
4.3
960K reviews
50M+
Downloads
Content rating
Teen
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    Whether your goal is a mile or a marathon, achieve it with this tracker for running, cycling, and more
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    Record your routes and analyse stats like pace and calories burned for the entire route or specific segments
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    Tap into an active community: join monthly digital challenges, plus local clubs to share your workouts in person
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Get ready for the big race using Strava. Find nearby routes, then hit record to chart your progress with personalized metrics and graphs including your heart rate, pace, distance, and more. When you're ready for a challenge, join a segment to compete against other members of the community, then share your accomplishments and words of encouragement with your fellow runners.
Runna
Runna: Running Plans & Coach
Runna
In-app purchases
4.7
11.6K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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No matter your fitness level, Runna can get you race-ready in no time. Record your runs or pair your favorite fitness device to monitor your progress, then share your successes with the community. Take your training to the next level by joining one of their weekly virtual stretching and recovery classes or a live event near you, or go premium with one of their training programs.
Run With Hal
TrainingPeaks
In-app purchases
4.7
2.72K reviews
100K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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Run With Hal means you always have a running buddy. Legendary trainer Hal Higdon's programs are designed to meet you where you are throughout your journey to the starting line, accounting for your fitness level, availability, and goals. Log your daily workouts to improve your stats and training score – Hal will be there every step of the way with his best tips to guide you.
Map My Run
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
MapMyFitness, Inc.
Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.8
447K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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Whether you want to crush your PR (personal record) or will be going for 26.2 miles for the first time, Map My Run can help. Set your goal to get a personalized training plan and find nearby routes. You can also join or create a challenge to push yourself. No matter where or when you run, all of your workouts and routes are logged so you can track your progress and revisit favorites.
Nike Run Club
Nike Run Club - Running Coach
Nike, Inc.
4.2
1.1M reviews
50M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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    Hit the road, trail, or treadmill with tools and support to help you stay motivated and reach your goals
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    Track, store, and share your speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, and GPS route data with other NRC users
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    Get health and training tips, create or participate in challenges, and earn badges for personal bests
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Not sure where to start? The Nike Run Club app offers both standalone guided runs and training plans to get you running further and faster, along with community challenges to keep you motivated and wellness tips to round out your training. View your all-time activity or break it down by the week, month, or year to see how far you've come and set new goals for continued gains.

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