Run prep and post-run cooldown

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.

Warm-up, then the run

Tap Start Run Prep. When the last drill ends, Ready to Run starts the GPS countdown. Stop, then the cool-down, then the recap.

1. 1From Today, tap Start Run Prep to begin your 4–6 minute dynamic warmup.
2. 2As the final drill wraps up, tap Ready to Run to transition immediately into the GPS tracking countdown.
3. 3Complete your planned workout with live pace and segment guidance.
4. 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.