# The Run Experience

> Improve your Running Technique and go further from 5k to 10k to Marathons!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.running.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.running.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.running.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ongo Science Inc
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 237,412
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (1,127 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.67.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-27
- **First published:** 2017-01-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.running.android)
- **Website:** [http://therunexperience.com](http://therunexperience.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://therunexperience.com/privacy-policy/](http://therunexperience.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Run Experience Chrome extension offers a comprehensive training platform designed to help runners of all levels improve their technique, endurance, and speed. Featuring audio-guided daily workouts, detailed running technique drills, strength training exercises, and injury prevention strategies, it supports runners preparing for 5K, 10K, half marathons, and full marathons. The app includes a running tracker to map routes and log performance, plus a community forum connecting users with expert coaches and fellow runners. With programs for beginners and advanced athletes alike, The Run Experience empowers you to run faster, get stronger, and achieve your personal best.

## Rankings

- #146,427 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.running.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.running.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The Run Experience is praised for strong coaching (notably coach Nate), beginner-friendly and race-focused programs, and a comprehensive, well-paced training library with good support. However, multiple reviews flag pricing concerns (limited free content, expensive subscriptions, unclear trials) and reliability issues (sign-in failures, buffering, video glitches). Onboarding and privacy worries (difficult account creation, data control) and heavy content gating behind paywalls are also common. Overall, coaching and structure are solid, but pricing, reliability, and access hinder the experience.

### Pros

- High-quality coaching content, especially from coach Nate.
- Great for beginners and for race preparation (5k, half marathon, full marathon).
- Comprehensive, well-paced, and varied training programs.
- Helpful training information and strong ongoing support.
- Injured runner program and broad program options available.

### Cons

- Pricing and free-content gating: limited free content with a costly subscription and unclear free trial.
- Reliability and performance issues: frequent bugs, sign-in problems, buffering, and video glitches.
- Onboarding/privacy concerns: difficult account creation and issues with deleting or controlling data.
- Content access gating and perceived paywall: many programs locked behind paywalls and perceived bait-and-switch.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.running.android)