RunMate Reviews

RunMate is trash. If you sign out you lose your progress. Frequently crashes if you try to play in app music. What a waste.

I use the “classic” C25K, but I downloaded RunMate the other day b/c the concept seemed intriguing to me. Since I’m still on C25K though, I haven’t tried the audio tracks/main function of RunMate, so my review is focused specifically on RunMate 's additional content. I left the second star because of this.

RunMate sends a “motivational quote” or similar notification every morning. Personally, I don’t love this feature—I like to avoid unnecessary notifications and I’m not a fan of the widespread overuse of “motivational” content (most of which seems like surface-level recitation rather than meaningful encouragement or valuable advice, but that’s my feeling on a whole range of content, not RunMate in particular). I was pretty neutral about this part, it’s not too much of a bother and I figured I might eventually discover a quote I liked, so I barely noticed it… until today.

Today’s “motivational quote” reads as follows:

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”

…?

I mean… really? Did you honestly think that was a good statement to make? How many people had to “sign off” on that one before it actually reached the home screens of your user base?

To be clear, I’m not exactly offended by this personally, nor am I suggesting that anyone else should be. I’m just kinda blown away by what I can only assume is either thoughtlessness, carelessness, insensitivity, or a plain old lack of self-awareness on the part of RunMate ’s content creators/curators.

It just seems like SUCH an obviously bad decision for anyone to make, let alone the developers of a successful line of PHYSICAL FITNESS APPS! Ha! Idk man, this is just wild. I had to point it out. I mean you gotta be kidding.

I love RunMate & challenge & Can notice the progress tremendously. I only wish you could play your own music without it ruining the volume. I love my Spotify playlists but have to listen to their not so great mixes. Other than that 10/10!!

Solid app for sure.

Can this be made to work with the Apple Health Kit?

I was definitely a couch potato until I read about C25K. Everything changed...blood pressure finally under control without meds, mood improved, overall improved health, weight management, etc. Runspace has taken that and made it even better and I did not think that was possible. Thank you for giving this senior a reason to get out there and be a better person!

The first time I tried RunMate I really enjoyed it. I felt encouraged and supported while walking/running. I thought the narration was great. Just enough interaction to not be intrusive. I’ve only used it twice but looking forward to building a habit.

Recently did my first 5k. Walked whole distance.
I wanted to up my pace.
Found RunMate and love it! I wouldn’t consider myself a C-potato, I am fairly active but have never run. 65 years old and can’t wait for my next official run!🏃‍♀️👏❤️

I started to use C25K as my main app to improve my physical health and I thought it was the greatest app until I found RUNSPACE. It is an extraordinary experience to be able to make something for your body AND your mental wellness at the same time.
Totally recommended.

I took up meditation back in March. I’ve always ran and long since considered it my therapy. This is a brilliant combination of two very relaxing things. Loved the C25K app and love this one more. Download it, you won’t be disappointed!

This is my go to app for walking and, soon, running. I am recovering from a broken ankle so I cannot go fast but the encouragement is great and motivating. I look forward to many more sessions as I improve and heal.

You could use this walking or running at a training pace or race pace and still benefit from the speaker’s guided practice.

I’ve been a long-time user of the C25K app and have to admit it took me a while to even think about accepting the offer to investigate RunSpace and leave C25K behind.Well, there’s been no looking back… RunMate is incredible…manages my health, mind and body and leaves me feeling supercharged after each mindful run. I’ve actually added an extra running day each week because I enjoy the mindfulness so much. Well done!