Training Apps VS 1:1 Run Coaching (which option is best for you?)

Should you use a running app like Runna, Garmin Coach, or AI-generated training plans, or is 1:1 run coaching worth the investment? In this episode of the NZ Nomad Runner Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest questions runners are asking in 2026. We discuss: 🏃 Who training apps are best suited for 🏃 Who benefits most from a 1:1 running coach 🏃 The pros and cons of both options 🏃 How to know when you're ready to level up from an app to coaching 🏃 Why runners get stuck, plateau, or keep getting injured 🏃 What a running coach actually does (it's much more than writing a training plan!) Whether you're training for your first 10K, chasing a marathon PB, or preparing for an ultramarathon or backyard ultra, this episode will help you decide which approach is right for your running. 🏔 Want to level up your running? Book a FREE Coach Call with the CMF Running team: 👉 https://cmfrunning.nz Follow CMF Running: 📸 Instagram:   / cmfrunning   🌐 Website: https://cmfrunning.nz #Running #RunCoaching #Runna