Run prep and post-run cooldown
Prime your muscles before you run with guided mobility drills, and recover faster with post-run cooldown routines.
Pre-run mobility player
Before every run, tap Start Run Prep from the Today screen or workout detail. Runapt opens a dedicated mobility player tailored to the session you are about to run.
- Animated movement figures: clean, high-contrast visual guides showing proper running drill form and gait mechanics.
- Targeted drill selection: dynamic calf and hamstring activation, hip mobility, leg swings, and ankle stiffness drills.
- Audio cues: audible countdowns and interval chimes guide each movement so you can focus on form without holding your phone.
Seamless session handoff
You never have to switch between different apps or navigate back and forth. Runapt connects your entire session in one continuous flow.
- 1From Today, tap Start Run Prep to begin your 4–6 minute dynamic warmup.
- 2As the final drill wraps up, tap Ready to Run to transition immediately into the GPS tracking countdown.
- 3Complete your planned workout with live pace and segment guidance.
- 4Upon hitting Stop, Runapt offers your Post-Run Cooldown before opening your full recap.
Post-run cooldown and recovery
Finishing a hard interval or long run abruptly can lead to heavy legs and stiffness. The post-run cooldown guides static stretching and diaphragmatic breathing to kickstart muscle recovery.
- Session-specific recovery: cooldown routines adapt whether you just finished an easy recovery jog, a high-cadence tempo, or a marathon long run.
- Completion tracking: completing pre-run prep and post-run cooldowns logs mobility signals that feed into your weekly consistency and injury prevention scores.
Frequently asked
- Do I have to do Run Prep before every run?
- No, Run Prep is optional. You can jump straight into tracking anytime by tapping Start Run, but taking 4–6 minutes for prep significantly reduces injury risk.
- Can I do cooldown routines without running?
- Yes. You can access cooldown and mobility routines anytime directly from the Plan tab or under Mobility.
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