The Running Algorithm
TRA Technologies Limited Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
The Running Algorithm is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by TRA Technologies Limited. Requires iOS 18.6. Updated September 8, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 8
- 2026 · v1.1.4
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About The Running Algorithm
The Running Algorithm is your personal running coach in your pocket. Tell us when you're available and we'll handle everything else. All you need to do is run. Most training plans break the moment real life gets in the way. A late meeting, a rough night's sleep, a missed session, and suddenly you're behind and trying to cram. The Running Algorithm works differently. It builds a fully flexible plan around your schedule, then adapts automatically as your week, and your body, changes. ADAPTIVE TRAINING THAT FITS YOUR LIFE Plans are built around the days and times you can actually run. If your plans change, your plan changes with them. No more falling behind, no more guesswork about.how to adjust your training, we handle it for you. TRAIN FOR ANY DISTANCE Whether you're chasing your first 5K, a 10K personal best, a half marathon, or your first full marathon, The Running Algorithm builds the right plan for your goal. Add as many events as you like and we'll plan the training around all of them. No need to cancel and restart plans between events, we remember what you’ve done and use that to build toward your next goal when one finishes. FEEDBACK THAT SHAPES YOUR PLAN After every run, you tell us how it went. The platform uses that feedback to track your freshness and fatigue, then adjusts upcoming sessions so your training always matches how you're feeling and how much time you have. SMART, INJURY-AWARE PROGRESSION Our fatigue model is designed to keep your training sustainable. By balancing hard and easy days intelligently, we help you avoid the back-to-back hard sessions that lead to burnout and injury. This means that you can stay consistent and improve faster. BUILT BY RUNNERS, COACHES AND DATA SCIENTISTS We combine cutting-edge machine learning with custom sessions designed by world-leading experts. The result is a plan that's both scientifically grounded and genuinely personal to you. WHY RUNNERS LOVE IT - Plans that flex around work, family and life - Automatic adjustments when your schedule or energy shifts - A clear session waiting for you every time you open the app - Run analysis and fatigue tracking to monitor your progress - Custom expert-built sessions across our five training zones - Support for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon goals HOW IT WORKS 1. Plan — Add your events and tell us your availability. 2. Train — Follow a plan built around your real schedule. 3. Feedback — Rate each run so we know how you're progressing. 4. Adapt — Your plan updates based on your feedback and your week. 5. Improve — Train consistently and optimally to get faster. Optimised training leads to the fastest improvements. Runners using The Running Algorithm stay more consistent and get faster as a result. Stop wrestling with rigid plans that don't understand your life. Let The Running Algorithm handle the planning so you can focus on the running. A subscription gives you full access to The Running Algorithm for £9.99 per month. Start your free trial today and run smarter, safer, and faster. No need for payment details until you’re sure you love it. Terms: https://app.therunningalgorithm.com/policies/terms-and-conditions Privacy: https://app.therunningalgorithm.com/policies/privacy
What’s new
Version 1.1.4 · Updated September 8, 2026
1.1.4 - Updates to Age Rating Information
App privacy
The developer, TRA Technologies Limited, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Health & Fitness: Fitness
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Precise Location
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to The Running Algorithm
Looking for apps like The Running Algorithm? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Athena Strength (5.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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ONTRACK: Analyse, Train
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ShredFit - Running Coach
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Sympathetic
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Athena Strength
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Running Algorithm | – | Free | September 8, 2026 | |
| ONTRACK: Analyse, Train | – | Free | Oct 1, 2026 | Compare |
| ShredFit - Running Coach | – | Free | Mar 10, 2026 | Compare |
| Sympathetic | – | Free | Oct 17, 2026 | Compare |
| Athena Strength | 5.0 / 5 (4) | Free | Sep 15, 2026 | Compare |
| Bloote: Your next run sorted | – | Free | Aug 10, 2026 | Compare |
| PB-Runner | – | Free | Oct 16, 2026 | Compare |