Awfully inconsistent
This has to be one of the worst running apps I’ve ever used.
The imbedded mathematics in this thing just don’t make sense.
First: it’s just bad at simple math. Like, it’ll tell me I have 29k left to run but I have 1 14k run left on my weekly schedule.
Second: Everytime I open the app to look at my next run, it’s changed. I JUST opened it to see I was running 17.7k today and then when I went to look again, moments later, it now said I was supposed to run 12.3k.
Third: the pace calculator doesn’t work more than once at a time. If you check for a marathon pace and then try to go for another race distance, it won’t work. You have to close the app entirely.
I’m so happy I only paid for one month (which btw It kept telling me I hadn’t paid but it dinged me anyway so if I wouldn’t have known to just close the app and start again it would have charged me twice) because I will not be continuing with this.
Awful.
The imbedded mathematics in this thing just don’t make sense.
First: it’s just bad at simple math. Like, it’ll tell me I have 29k left to run but I have 1 14k run left on my weekly schedule.
Second: Everytime I open the app to look at my next run, it’s changed. I JUST opened it to see I was running 17.7k today and then when I went to look again, moments later, it now said I was supposed to run 12.3k.
Third: the pace calculator doesn’t work more than once at a time. If you check for a marathon pace and then try to go for another race distance, it won’t work. You have to close the app entirely.
I’m so happy I only paid for one month (which btw It kept telling me I hadn’t paid but it dinged me anyway so if I wouldn’t have known to just close the app and start again it would have charged me twice) because I will not be continuing with this.
Awful.
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Seriously buggy
Set up process crashed or looped me around like 4 times and required to close and reopen the app. Also seems super basic compared to stuff like Runalyze which is infinitely cheaper with tons more info. I can’t recommend but if it works for you I don’t judge.
Amazing platform and support
I’ve tried every app from Runna to VDot to manual programming. I have a crazy work schedule and kids and often find it time to do prescribed runs on a schedule. Kaizen is the most adaptive training app I’ve ever seen. Not only does it adapt to what you do, it easily adapts to your life.
When I had a question, Kaizen support reached back and answered my questions immediately.
10/10 app. Highly recommended for anyone who cares about running.
When I had a question, Kaizen support reached back and answered my questions immediately.
10/10 app. Highly recommended for anyone who cares about running.
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Great app
I like how this app leaves me to train the way I want, but still gives good predictions that adjust directly with my recent training volume and intensity. Switched from Runna and am very happy with it.
Love Kaizen
Kaizen is the only app that’s kept me structured, motivated, and actually improving.
Response from developer
awesome, glad to hear it's working for you!
Useless app
Not sure how this app works. I just run a 20min 5k as part of training and the app says under ideal conditions I would do 21 minutes. For the rest it doesn’t really offer anything at all
Prediction
Got my 5k race prediction spot on (predicted 17:58 and I ran a 17:59)
Unfortunate bugs
Love the concept but it’s hard to trust the app when it is presenting different mileage recommendations every other day and it can’t seem to add up my planned mileage correctly.
It went from recommending 55 miles this week to now saying I have 19 miles remaining after one 8 mile run.
It also reads that I have 7.5 unplanned miles despite having 52 miles planned.
It went from recommending 55 miles this week to now saying I have 19 miles remaining after one 8 mile run.
It also reads that I have 7.5 unplanned miles despite having 52 miles planned.
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Response from developer
hey there, thanks for flagging. could you please contact support from within the app so we can see what's going on there. the mileage target is a training load target under the hood, so distance will jump around at the beginning of the week as it is sensitive to intensity changes. that does sound like it's jumping around more than it should, so keen to look into your account to see what's happening there! we did have some issues in the planner when in miles, which are resolved in our upcoming release (early next week). look forward to sorting all of that out for you asap :)
Best Race Performance Predictor
This app has really given me the confidence in my training being on track and about what I could achieve come race day.
Quality app
Great for all runners!
Customer Support & Adjustable Training
I have had positive interactions when reaching out to the customer support team, and within the app itself I appreciate that the training plan adjusts based on volume and intensity, providing some flexibility unlike a typical rigid training program.
Doesn’t work
It seems that app is so buggy that it doesn’t work at all. Tried multiple times and it doesn’t even get past the first step.
Response from developer
hi there, sorry to hear you weren't able to onboard. we were affected by the AWS outage on 20 october. everything should be back up and running now. please reach out to us at hello@runkaizen.com and we'd be happy to grant you an extended trial :)
Works well for me!
Just getting back into training for a half marathon and this app is really helping me with motivation and ramping up my fitness level. Really enjoying the ‘Miles Better’ podcast too.
Fantastic for training and my PB
I used kaizen for two training blocks so far and both times it made a big difference to how consistently I trained, it’s really simple, helping me focus on what mattered most. I achieved a 3:16 PB the first time using it and would have improved on that in my most recent marathon if the weather had been less hot!
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Seriously motivating
The app’s data and simplicity makes me want to run. I feel super motivated and like I can make healthy progress without overly complicated training plans.
Response from developer
awesome, thank you :)
Great App - easy to use!
Super clean, effective, and keeps me consistent with my training.
Such a great app
I started using this with skepticism, it took a sec but I am seeing real progress with a rigorous step by step improvement plan/ training companion. Give it a shot, it may surprise you. It definitely surprised me!
Response from developer
glad to hear this!
Best Running app Ever
Get fast. Get fit.
Accurate race day predictions
Kaizen has been the most accurate race day predictor I’ve used. It simplifies training and provides a straightforward model for improvement.
Great running companion
Perfect companion for intermediate to advanced runners. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time and Kaizen has a simple but effective interface.
