I’ve been building an app called [RunPal](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/runpal-running-coach/id6761143311) because I got pretty tired of fitness apps turning into subscription funnels.

The idea is simple: I wanted something that helps me actually train, not just dump stats on a screen.

RunPal gives you a structured training plan, shows what run you’re supposed to do today, tracks outdoor and indoor runs, works with Apple Watch, syncs with Apple Health, and gives you a post-run recap with coaching-style feedback. So it’s part run tracker, part running coach.

The other reason I made it is probably the part this sub will care about more: I really did not want to build another app with subscriptions, ads, or weird data collection. It’s a one-time unlock, it uses Apple Health for workout data, and a lot of the coaching stuff is meant to stay on-device and work offline.

Still early, but the goal is basically: make the app feel like a calm, useful running coach on your phone instead of a fitness app constantly trying to upsell you.

If that sounds interesting, I’d love honest feedback. Especially from people who run regularly:

* Does the pitch make sense?
* What would make you actually switch to a new running app?
* What would instantly turn you off?

I wanted a running coach app without the usual subscription nonsense, so I built one