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Checked running plans, apps, calculators, podcasts, clubs and gear guides.

  1. Matt Fitzgerald's mostly-easy training plans for runners and triathletes, built around the 80/20 intensity split.

    Paid plans · 8020endurance.com · marathon · triathlon

    Open 8020endurance.com
  2. An adaptive endurance planner used by runners and triathletes, built from training-load research.

    Paid subscription, with a trial · athletica.ai · adaptive · triathlon

    Open athletica.ai
  3. The organiser of the Boston Marathon, with qualifying standards, training notes and the city's race series.

    Free information; race entry paid · baa.org · marathon · USA

    Open baa.org
  4. The original Couch to 5K programme as an app, with a guided voice and a schedule that builds from walking to a 30-minute run.

    Paid app, with a free trial on some stores · c25k.com · 5K · beginner · iOS · Android

    Open c25k.com
  5. A dense, research-heavy personal wiki on training science, ultras, shoes and recovery, with calculators.

    Free · fellrnr.com · ultra · science

    Open fellrnr.com
  6. Adaptive 5K, 10K and half-marathon plans that live on a Garmin watch and adjust from your completed runs.

    Free with a Garmin watch · garmin.com · 5K · 10K · half · watch

    Open garmin.com
  7. Free, long-standing training plans from 5K to ultras, written as weekly schedules you can follow without a coach.

    Free plans · halhigdon.com · 5K · 10K · half · marathon · ultra · Editor's pick

    Open halhigdon.com
  8. An adaptive endurance coach that builds daily workouts for running, cycling and triathlon.

    Paid subscription · humango.ai · adaptive · triathlon

    Open humango.ai
  9. Run-walk-run plans and pacing advice from the former Olympian, aimed at finishing races comfortably.

    Free guides, paid coaching and books · jeffgalloway.com · beginner · marathon · run-walk

    Open jeffgalloway.com
  10. Plain-language training plans and calculators for 5K through ultras, written for self-coached runners.

    Free to read · marathonhandbook.com · 5K · 10K · half · marathon · ultra

    Open marathonhandbook.com
  11. Greg McMillan's training system, with plans and a widely used race-time calculator based on a recent result.

    Free tools, paid coaching and plans · mcmillanrunning.com · 5K · 10K · half · marathon · Editor's pick

    Open mcmillanrunning.com
  12. The organiser behind the New York City Marathon, with training resources, local races and club programmes.

    Free articles; races and membership paid · nyrr.org · marathon · USA

    Open nyrr.org
  13. The UK health service's nine-week walk-to-run plan, with a podcast and official app, made for people starting from scratch.

    Free · nhs.uk · 5K · beginner · Editor's pick

    Open nhs.uk
  14. A gentler start-to-run plan than classic Couch to 5K, with shorter bouts for people who need more time.

    Free plan, paid coaching extras · nonetorun.com · 5K · beginner

    Open nonetorun.com
  15. Amanda Brooks' training guides for everyday runners, plus gear notes and race-week advice.

    Free articles, paid plans · runtothefinish.com · beginner · half · marathon

    Open runtothefinish.com
  16. A coaching app that builds a week-by-week plan around your goal race, schedule and current fitness.

    Paid subscription, with a trial · runna.com · 5K · 10K · half · marathon · iOS · Android · Editor's pick

    Open runna.com
  17. A large library of 5K-to-marathon plans and training advice from the magazine's coaches and editors.

    Free to read, some stories for subscribers · runnersworld.com · 5K · 10K · half · marathon

    Open runnersworld.com
  18. Coaching plans, a long-running podcast and training articles for self-coached road racers.

    Free articles and podcast, paid coaching · runnersconnect.net · half · marathon

    Open runnersconnect.net
  19. Jason Fitzgerald's coaching site, with injury-prevention advice, plans and a long-running podcast.

    Free articles, paid plans and coaching · strengthrunning.com · injury · marathon

    Open strengthrunning.com
  20. The official London Marathon site, including training advice and event information for the April race.

    Free guides; entry is a paid race · londonmarathonevents.co.uk · marathon · UK

    Open londonmarathonevents.co.uk
  21. An adaptive running plan that rewrites itself from your logged runs rather than a fixed weekly template.

    Free tier, paid subscription · trainasone.com · adaptive · marathon

    Open trainasone.com
  22. Training plans and advice written for women runners, from first 5Ks to longer goals.

    Free to read, some subscriber stories · womensrunning.com · 5K · half · marathon

    Open womensrunning.com
  23. A story-driven running game with a 5K training season that mixes missions with walk-run intervals.

    Paid app, with a free starter pack · zombiesrungame.com · 5K · beginner · iOS · Android

    Open zombiesrungame.com
  24. A large library of trail maps and reviews, useful for finding off-road running routes.

    Free maps, paid+ for offline and more filters · iOS, Android, web · alltrails.com · routes · trail

    Open alltrails.com
  25. The companion app for COROS watches, with training plans, running metrics and route tools.

    Free with a COROS watch · iOS, Android · coros.com · log · watch

    Open coros.com
  26. A coach-friendly training log and calendar, used by running teams to send workouts and review sessions.

    Free athlete account, paid coaching tools · iOS, Android, web · finalsurge.com · log · coaching

    Open finalsurge.com
  27. A fast route planner for runs and hikes: draw a line, get distance and turn-by-turn on your phone or watch.

    Free to plan, paid unlock for more maps and watch features · iOS, watchOS · footpathapp.com · routes

    Open footpathapp.com
  28. Garmin's training log and analysis app, where watch workouts, coach plans and body metrics land.

    Free with a Garmin device · iOS, Android, web · connect.garmin.com · log · watch

    Open connect.garmin.com
  29. A free, open-source desktop app for deep analysis of running and cycling files, including FOOTPOD and power.

    Free, open source · Windows, macOS, Linux · goldencheetah.org · analysis · open-source

    Open goldencheetah.org
  30. A free, dense analysis site for endurance training: fitness, pacing, intervals and calendar planning.

    Free, optional paid supporter · web · intervals.icu · log · analysis · Editor's pick

    Open intervals.icu
  31. An iPhone running app known for flexible data export, audio cues and reliable recording.

    Paid app · iOS · ismoothrun.com · log · GPS

    Open ismoothrun.com
  32. A popular route planner for trail running and bikepacking, with offline maps and surface data.

    Free basic maps, paid region bundles · iOS, Android, web · komoot.com · routes · trail

    Open komoot.com
  33. An Under Armour running log for recording routes, pace and distance, with a large public route library.

    Free app, paid MVP tier · iOS, Android, web · mapmyrun.com · log · routes

    Open mapmyrun.com
  34. Nike's free running app, with GPS tracking, guided runs and structured training plans led by Nike coaches.

    Free · iOS, Android · nike.com · log · guided · plans

    Open nike.com
  35. Free, weekly, timed 5K (and 2K junior) events in parks worldwide, with a barcode and a results history.

    Free · web, iOS, Android · parkrun.com · 5K · community · events · Editor's pick

    Open parkrun.com
  36. A web route planner that lets you draw, measure and export running and walking courses.

    Free tier, paid member tools · web · plotaroute.com · routes

    Open plotaroute.com
  37. Polar's phone-only training app for recording runs with GPS and a Polar heart-rate strap.

    Free app · iOS, Android · polar.com · log · GPS · heart-rate

    Open polar.com
  38. Polar's web and phone log for watch data, training load, sleep and running programmes.

    Free with a Polar device · iOS, Android, web · flow.polar.com · log · watch

    Open flow.polar.com
  39. Turns a recorded run into a short 3D flyover video you can share, using the GPS trace.

    Free videos, paid 4K and extras · iOS, Android, web · relive.com · video · GPS

    Open relive.com
  40. An open-minded running log with detailed physiology, shoe tracking and training-load charts.

    Free, paid premium · web · runalyze.com · log · analysis

    Open runalyze.com
  41. A focused Couch to 5K and 10K training app with a simple calendar and spoken cues.

    Paid app, with a free trial · iOS, Android · rundouble.com · 5K · 10K · beginner

    Open rundouble.com
  42. A transfer utility that moves activities between running logs, watches and coaching platforms.

    Paid app · iOS · rungap.com · sync

    Open rungap.com
  43. A long-standing GPS running log with training plans, audio cues and a simple post-run report.

    Free app, paid Go tier · iOS, Android · runkeeper.com · log · GPS

    Open runkeeper.com
  44. A veteran online running log with custom reports, equipment tracking and a quiet community.

    Free, paid lifetime premium · web · runningahead.com · log

    Open runningahead.com
  45. A major US race-registration platform, also used as a calendar to find local events.

    Free to browse; race entries paid · web, iOS, Android · runsignup.com · races · entry

    Open runsignup.com
  46. A clean personal running log that focuses on streaks, totals and trends rather than a social feed.

    Free, paid premium · web, iOS, Android · smashrun.com · log

    Open smashrun.com
  47. A long-running endurance log for importing files, tracking health data and reviewing training.

    Paid subscription · web, iOS, Android · sporttracks.mobi · log

    Open sporttracks.mobi
  48. The default social log for runs: GPS recording, segments, clubs and a huge public activity feed.

    Free log, paid subscription for training features · iOS, Android, web · strava.com · log · GPS · social · Editor's pick

    Open strava.com
  49. A foot pod and app that measure running power, with training plans based on critical power.

    Paid hardware, app features vary by plan · iOS, Android · stryd.com · power · hardware

    Open stryd.com
  50. Suunto's watch-maker site and companion app for syncing activities, maps and training diaries.

    Free with a Suunto watch · iOS, Android · suunto.com · log · watch

    Open suunto.com
  51. A structured training log used by coaches, with workout builder, fitness charts and a plan store.

    Free account, paid Premium and coaching · iOS, Android, web · trainingpeaks.com · log · coaching

    Open trainingpeaks.com
  52. The main US entry and results platform for ultras and trail races, with runner profiles and a race calendar.

    Free to browse; race entries paid · web · ultrasignup.com · ultra · trail · races

    Open ultrasignup.com
  53. The official World Masters Athletics age-grade tables, maintained in public by Alan Jones — the data behind many calculators.

    Free, open data · github.com · age-grade · masters

    Open github.com
  54. A toolbox of race predictors, pace converters, vDOT-style paces and training utilities.

    Free · hillrunner.com · paces · prediction

    Open hillrunner.com
  55. A long-standing set of free athletics tools, including age-grade and scoring tables used by UK runners.

    Free · howardgrubb.co.uk · age-grade · Editor's pick

    Open howardgrubb.co.uk
  56. Pace, race-time and training calculators collected alongside the site's plans.

    Free · marathonhandbook.com · pace · prediction

    Open marathonhandbook.com
  57. A straightforward pace, time and distance calculator with metric and imperial units.

    Free · omnicalculator.com · pace

    Open omnicalculator.com
  58. The home of the MAF 180 heart-rate method, used by runners building an aerobic base.

    Free method, paid books and coaching · philmaffetone.com · heart-rate · base

    Open philmaffetone.com
  59. Sweat-test based fuel and hydration planning for long runs and races, from the Precision Fuel & Hydration team.

    Free planner; products and tests paid · precisionhydration.com · fuel · hydration

    Open precisionhydration.com
  60. Another official front-end for Daniels VDOT training paces and equivalent race times.

    Free · runsmartproject.com · VDOT · paces

    Open runsmartproject.com
  61. A training platform with a public running calculator for paces and race predictions.

    Free calculator, paid plans · running.coach · paces · prediction

    Open running.coach
  62. Jack Daniels' official VDOT calculator: race equivalents and training paces from a recent result.

    Free · vdoto2.com · VDOT · paces · Editor's pick

    Open vdoto2.com
  63. The international governing body's site, including scoring tables, records and competition resources.

    Free to use · worldathletics.org · records · scoring

    Open worldathletics.org
  64. The governing body for masters athletics, home of the official age-grade factors used in many calculators.

    Free tables · world-masters-athletics.org · age-grade · masters

    Open world-masters-athletics.org
  65. Ali Feller's interview podcast with professional and everyday runners, often recorded on the move.

    Free · aliontherun.com · interviews

    Open aliontherun.com
  66. A podcast and community for running parents, covering training around family life.

    Free podcast, paid membership · anothermotherrunner.com · parents

    Open anothermotherrunner.com
  67. The official audio companion to the NHS Couch to 5K plan, with coaches talking you through each session.

    Free · bbc.co.uk · 5K · beginner · Editor's pick

    Open bbc.co.uk
  68. Carrie Tollefson's interview show with professional runners, coaches and people around the sport.

    Free · ctollerun.com · interviews · track

    Open ctollerun.com
  69. Interviews and news from the world of professional track, road racing and the NCAA.

    Free · citiusmag.com · track · elite

    Open citiusmag.com
  70. Trail and ultra news, interviews and gear from one of the sport's main independent sites, including its podcast.

    Free to read and listen · irunfar.com · trail · ultra

    Open irunfar.com
  71. Jason Koop's ultra-running coaching podcast, focused on training, fueling and high-level performance.

    Free · koopcast.com · ultra · coaching · Editor's pick

    Open koopcast.com
  72. The long-running British show on racing, training and the weekend's results, if still publishing.

    Free · marathontalk.com · UK · racing

    Open marathontalk.com
  73. The Runners Connect interview show, with coaches, scientists and athletes.

    Free · runnersconnect.net · interviews · coaching

    Open runnersconnect.net
  74. Coach Elisabeth Scott explaining training concepts in plain language for everyday runners.

    Free podcast, paid guides · runningexplained.co · coaching · beginner

    Open runningexplained.co
  75. Tina Muir's long-running podcast on mental health, coaching and life as a runner.

    Free podcast, paid community · runningforreal.com · mental-health · interviews

    Open runningforreal.com
  76. Chris McClung's coaching podcast from Rogue Running, on training cycles and race preparation.

    Free podcast, paid coaching · roguerunning.com · coaching

    Open roguerunning.com
  77. The SWAP coaching team on training for serious road and track runners, plus athlete interviews.

    Free podcast, paid coaching · swaprunning.com · coaching · elite

    Open swaprunning.com
  78. Jason Fitzgerald's show on training science, injury prevention and practical coaching advice.

    Free · strengthrunning.com · coaching · injury

    Open strengthrunning.com
  79. Mario Fraioli's interview and coaching show, with thoughtful long conversations about training and the sport.

    Free podcast, paid newsletter · themorningshakeout.com · coaching · interviews

    Open themorningshakeout.com
  80. A popular YouTube and podcast studio covering training, shoes, races and everyday running culture.

    Free to watch and listen · therunningchannel.com · culture · shoes

    Open therunningchannel.com
  81. A long-running trail and ultra podcast with interviews, training talk and race stories.

    Free · trailrunnernation.com · trail · ultra

    Open trailrunnernation.com
  82. Kathrine Switzer's global network of women's running clubs, named after her 1967 Boston bib.

    Club and membership details on the site · 261fearless.org · clubs · women

    Open 261fearless.org
  83. A non-profit that guides and supports athletes with disabilities in running and racing.

    Free to join programmes, donations welcome · achillesinternational.org · clubs · inclusive

    Open achillesinternational.org
  84. A worldwide race calendar for marathons, trails and ultras, useful for planning trips.

    Free to browse · ahotu.com · races · calendar

    Open ahotu.com
  85. A US results and meet platform used heavily by high-school and club track and cross country.

    Free to search · athletic.net · results · track · USA

    Open athletic.net
  86. A US running community that organises group runs and support for Black women.

    Free resources, paid membership options · blackgirlsrun.com · clubs · women · USA

    Open blackgirlsrun.com
  87. The governing body for athletics in England, including club affiliation and competition structures.

    Free information; affiliation paid · englandathletics.org · clubs · UK

    Open englandathletics.org
  88. A US specialty running-shop group that hosts local training programmes and group runs.

    Shop and programme fees vary · fleetfeet.com · clubs · shops · USA

    Open fleetfeet.com
  89. A youth programme that uses running and a 5K to teach confidence and life skills to girls.

    Programme fees vary by council · girlsontherun.org · youth · 5K

    Open girlsontherun.org
  90. A UK charity that turns group runs into local volunteering: mission runs, group tasks and coach visits.

    Free to join · goodgym.org · clubs · UK · volunteering

    Open goodgym.org
  91. A worldwide directory of Hash House Harrier running groups — social, non-competitive 'hash' runs.

    Usually a small local kitty · gthhh.com · clubs · social

    Open gthhh.com
  92. A worldwide network of LGBTQ+ running and walking clubs, with a club directory.

    Free to find a club; local dues vary · frontrunners.org · clubs · LGBTQ+

    Open frontrunners.org
  93. The long-standing message board and news site for serious road, track and college running in the US.

    Free to read, paid supporter · letsrun.com · forum · track · USA

    Open letsrun.com
  94. Evening group runs with music, in cities around the world, aimed at making running social.

    Free to join local runs · midnightrunners.com · clubs · in-person

    Open midnightrunners.com
  95. High-school and grassroots track and cross country news, results and rankings in the US.

    Free to read, paid premium · milesplit.com · results · track · USA

    Open milesplit.com
  96. Free, early-morning group workouts in cities around the world, started as a running fitness gathering.

    Free · november-project.com · clubs · in-person

    Open november-project.com
  97. The UK's public database of official athletics results, rankings and athlete profiles.

    Free to search · thepowerof10.info · results · UK

    Open thepowerof10.info
  98. A more technical Reddit room for experienced runners talking workouts, mileage and race plans.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · training

    Open reddit.com
  99. A supportive Reddit community following Couch to 5K, with weekly check-ins and beginner questions.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · 5K · beginner

    Open reddit.com
  100. A Reddit community for people training for their first 26.2, with plan questions and race reports.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · marathon

    Open reddit.com
  101. The largest Reddit community for everyday runners, from first 5Ks to marathon weekly threads.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · Editor's pick

    Open reddit.com
  102. Reddit's trail-running room for routes, kit, ultras and off-road questions.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · trail

    Open reddit.com
  103. A Reddit community for races longer than the marathon, from first 50Ks to hundred-milers.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · ultra

    Open reddit.com
  104. A Reddit community for women runners to talk training, kit, safety and racing.

    Free · reddit.com · forum · women

    Open reddit.com
  105. The US umbrella for local running clubs and events, with a club finder and coaching education.

    Free club finder; club membership paid · rrca.org · clubs · USA

    Open rrca.org
  106. England Athletics' directory of organised run groups and trained run leaders across England.

    Free to find a group · runtogether.co.uk · clubs · UK

    Open runtogether.co.uk
  107. A UK campaign and race listing that highlights events making a genuine effort to welcome women.

    Free to browse · sheraces.com · races · women · UK

    Open sheraces.com
  108. Martinus Evans' community and book project for back-of-the-pack runners who want to feel welcome.

    Free community, paid book and merch · slowafrunclub.com · beginner · inclusive

    Open slowafrunclub.com
  109. A UK beginner-friendly running community (This Mum Runs / This Woman Runs) with local groups.

    Paid membership for groups · thiswomanruns.com · clubs · UK · beginner

    Open thiswomanruns.com
  110. A running clothing brand that also runs Trackhouse community spaces and group runs in a few cities.

    Paid clothing; community runs often free · tracksmith.com · clubs · in-person

    Open tracksmith.com
  111. The US governing body for track, road and trail, with club listings, official courses and championships.

    Free information; membership paid · usatf.org · clubs · USA

    Open usatf.org
  112. Independent shoe reviews by a group of runners who log serious mileage in each pair, with weekly rotations.

    Free to read · believeintherun.com · shoes · Editor's pick

    Open believeintherun.com
  113. Deep, independent reviews of GPS watches, running sensors and bike computers, including a yearly buyer's guide.

    Free to read · dcrainmaker.com · watches · sensors · Editor's pick

    Open dcrainmaker.com
  114. Shoe reviews written by clinicians, with attention to geometry, cushioning and who a shoe is for. They also record a podcast.

    Free to read · doctorsofrunning.com · shoes · injury

    Open doctorsofrunning.com
  115. Trail and ultra gear reviews: shoes, packs, poles, lights and race-week kit.

    Free to read · irunfar.com · trail · ultra · shoes

    Open irunfar.com
  116. Side-by-side tested buying guides for running shoes and outdoor kit.

    Free to read · outdoorgearlab.com · shoes · tests

    Open outdoorgearlab.com
  117. Outside magazine's running section for training, shoes and trail writing, including the former PodiumRunner stories.

    Free to read, subscriber extras · run.outsideonline.com · training · shoes · trail

    Open run.outsideonline.com
  118. A multi-reviewer site for road and trail shoes, with comparisons and first-run impressions.

    Free to read · roadtrailrun.com · shoes · trail

    Open roadtrailrun.com
  119. The magazine's shoe awards, watch reviews and kit guides, updated through the year.

    Free to read, some subscriber stories · runnersworld.com · shoes · watches

    Open runnersworld.com
  120. A long-standing review site for road and trail shoes, with lab-style notes and comparisons.

    Free to read · runningshoesguru.com · shoes

    Open runningshoesguru.com
  121. A specialist retailer with detailed shoe specs, customer wear-tests and fit advice.

    Free to read; shop is retail · runningwarehouse.com · shoes · shop

    Open runningwarehouse.com
  122. Lab-tested shoe reviews and buying guides, with measurements of stack, foam and weight.

    Free to read · runrepeat.com · shoes · lab

    Open runrepeat.com
  123. Steve Magness' writing on training science, coaching and how to read running research.

    Free essays, paid books and coaching · scienceofrunning.com · science · coaching

    Open scienceofrunning.com
  124. A long-running independent running-shoe review site, with detailed wear tests and comparisons.

    Free to read · solereview.com · shoes

    Open solereview.com
  125. Trail-shoe and outdoor-kit buying guides with seasonal updates.

    Free to read · switchbacktravel.com · trail · shoes

    Open switchbacktravel.com
  126. UK-based independent shoe and kit reviews, with video and written wear tests.

    Free to read and watch · theruntesters.com · shoes · UK

    Open theruntesters.com
  127. The long-running trail magazine (now under Outside) for shoes, pack guides and off-road training.

    Free to read, subscriber extras · trailrunnermag.com · trail · shoes

    Open trailrunnermag.com
  128. A wearables site with a running category covering GPS watches, headphones and sensors.

    Free to read · wareable.com · watches

    Open wareable.com

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