# The Program by Bandit Running

> Marathon Training

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6505125026](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6505125026)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6505125026`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bandit Running
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (112 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2024-07-10
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-program-by-bandit-running/id6505125026)
- **Website:** [https://banditrunning.com/pages/the-program](https://banditrunning.com/pages/the-program)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://banditrunning.com/pages/the-program-ios-mobile-app](https://banditrunning.com/pages/the-program-ios-mobile-app)

## Description

The Program by Bandit Running offers a 100% free guided training experience for marathon and half-marathon runners. Built to be simple to start, it helps you map out a realistic training journey tailored to your race.

Choose your race, set a goal finish time, and define your weekly mileage to automatically generate a personalized training plan. With Coach, you can get instant answers to fundamental training questions as you train.

## Rankings

- #138,046 — Overall
- #2 — program

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise The Program by Bandit Running for its intuitive, well-designed UI, easy navigation, and strong coaching features. The plans are highly customizable—runners can choose days per week, pace, and goals—and the app keeps workouts on track with daily schedules and AI coaching insights. Many say it’s the go-to tool for marathon training and NYC/long-distance plans. Some negative notes mention issues after updates (typos and unit changes from miles to kilometers), occasional bugs affecting sign-up or login, and occasional device compatibility glitches, but overall user sentiment is highly positive.

### Pros

- Intuitive, well-designed UI and easy navigation.
- Highly customizable and flexible training plans for any runner.
- Clear coaching guidance with daily schedules and AI-coach insights.
- Seamless, fast performance and a focused planning-free workout experience.
- Simple onboarding and sign-up process.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6505125026)