Great triathlon training app
I’ve been using this app for several years now and I’ve accomplished all of my goals from Olympic all the way to a full Ironman. Customer service is great. I do miss the podcast but thank you so much for this app it’s been a fun and great journey.
Fantastica
App fantastica per prepararsi al triathlon, intuitiva e con allenamento divertenti
Amazing App and Program for Triathlon and Running
6months ago I thought I would never be ‘fast’ again after loosing a lot of fitness over the previous 6-8months, but I put my trust in the mottiv half marathon plan and it expertly guided me to a 1:37 half (4:37/km) today on a hilly course! It was a PB by over 5minutes!!!!!! So pleased with that and thankful for the mottiv program. Just wait for another 6month!!!!
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Response from developer
Yessir K-Sten!!! Great race, it's awesome to hear such success stories.
Don’t use this app for training for a half or full marathon
Worst training app. The customer service is the worst ever. I asked for help with the app about a problem with the times not adding up and they blamed me that it was my fault that they had a glitch in there app. I wouldn’t use this for training for a half or full marathon it’s not realistic on what the app expects you to do. Also if it tells you that a workout should last around 90 mins plan more for 2hrs or more if you are a average runner and not a wold record beaker. If your a woking person like most of us it’s not a convent app to use because the workout times are not true to what they say. Since we all that work are training for a half or full marathon are tight on time and getting the right amount of runs in this is not the right app to use.
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Response from developer
I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I checked with our customer service team about this issue to understand what may have happened. Our workouts are written with a maximum time, then we inform athletes to complete as much of the workout as they are able to within the time frame allowed. It sounds like this individual was on the slower side and couldn't finish all the workouts in the time frame allowed, we informed them of how to adjust their training and they didn't like the answer provided. I'm sorry for the inconvenience this caused, but many MANY people with a wide range of goals, abilities, and training paces use the app with great success.
very intrusive with strava
instant one star and delete for posting a stupid message on strava. I would have not mind you adding a subtle “powered by Mottiv” in the post of the run… but adding a stupid message with MOTTIV in capital… is just super intrusive. So counter productive because now everyone can see in the feed that mottiv post stupid message when publishing the run… anyway i don’t trust you. If you are capable of doing this, i don’t even imagine what you would do with our data
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Ironman Training
Been using the MōTTIV app for a while now and after following other plans and also having a personal coach for a while I’ve found this app to be a complete game changer for me! I’ve been trying to go Sub 12 hours Ironman and not been able to so it was time to try something different “time for MōTTIV”!! After typing in all my training data and stats and what my goals were I was given my plan and off i went. The app is really easy to use and explains every session well. I love how you can easily move the sessions around to fit around work or other commitments. The training sessions were sent to my Garmin devices and to my Zwift. All the workouts have been really good and the structure of the plan and the sessions have really helped me get into a good routine. Good swim workouts, good run workouts and also plenty on Brick Runs off the bike which i definitely needed more of! Bike workouts were tough at times but again exactly what was needed and “no pain no gain”!!! The plan also got me doing more strength work which I’ve tended to avoid in the past and this has helped a lot. It’s all very user friendly and the community on the app are all there to help and encourage each other. It really has everything you need at a affordable price…. way cheaper than other training methods! I can’t fault it at all and it will continue to be my personal coaching plan throughout off season training and racing! So did MoTTIV get me the Sub 12 hour Ironman i wanted??? I’ve just completed Ironman Copenhagen in 11:41 !!! Thanks Taren and all the MOTTIV team. Keep up the good work. Really is a great training app…. 10/10 from me!
Scott Stacey
Scott Stacey
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The best training app I have ever used
Three years ago, at 49, I completed my first-ever race—a half Ironman. At the start of my triathlon journey, I used TrainingPeaks and self-coached, but despite my best efforts, I didn’t see the real gains I was hoping for. That all changed when I started using the Mottiv app. This app doesn’t just offer training plans; it provides fully customized, easy-to-follow programs that adapt to my progression and performance levels. Since switching to Mottiv, I’ve seen significant improvements in my race times, including multiple qualifications for the World Championships. The app’s structured guidance has been the single most important factor in my training and success. If you’re serious about reaching your athletic potential, I can’t recommend Mottiv enough—it’s a true game-changer.
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for trusting us for your triathlon training plans and run training plans! While we love Trainingpeaks for people who are working with a 1-1 coach that's set up on TP, we feel that MOTTIV is much better suited for people who are working on their own but still want the guidance of a plan. Great work, congrats on the progress!
Free version ruined
The app is now filled with 15 second ads before you do anything and they removed the ability to connect with the garmin app for free. 👎🏼
Response from developer
Sorry you feel this way. The free version has always had these limitations placed on it. The idea is that the free version is a much better alternative to a free templated training plan, and people who tend to use those options don't use devices like Garmin as much.
Excellent training plans for all types of races!
Age group athletes, this is the app you’ve been looking for! I’ve been using this app for a little over a year now and it has made such a difference in my performance. I’ve done 5 Olympic triathlons and since starting this app, not only has my speed and performance gone up with each race, but I’m not getting injured at all! It incorporates recovery weeks, strength, yoga, and even a little nutrition advice! The week of a race, you even get a race week prep audio seminar (~20 mins long) that gives you pro tips on how to maximize the training you’ve done while not doing anything to screw it up before the race haha. You can train for any triathlon distance, and run distance, or bike and swims. The free version is great, but I pay the $20/month in order to get customized zones and to be able to send the workouts to my garmin watch. LOVE this app!
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Response from developer
Whoooohoooo! Thanks for trusting us for your triathlon training plans and run training, it's an honour to be a part of such passionate people's work.
Changed My Life !
Hi Taren,
On June 2023 I just completed a 70.3 and felt disappointed in my performance after working with a coach.
July 2023, I heard about Mottiv and joined. I couldn’t believe it was free (Even though premium is worth £20) and I am currently training for an ironman.
Since I began, the progress I’ve seen has been incredible.
Cycling - FTP 225 > 366
Running - Hit sub 20 5K run, long runs have seen we go for 22 miles and feel fine the next day !
May 2024, I joined a 5K swim for cancer on 4 days notice. I completed it in 1:29:29. Considering when I completed my 70.3 race I done the swim part in 45 minutes and have only been swimming for 2.5 years, I was blown away at the result.
This is a true testament to the app.
Being a dad, shift worker and husband, this app has been easy to swap workouts around to fit me.
I recommend this to any runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete.
Thank You Mottiv !
On June 2023 I just completed a 70.3 and felt disappointed in my performance after working with a coach.
July 2023, I heard about Mottiv and joined. I couldn’t believe it was free (Even though premium is worth £20) and I am currently training for an ironman.
Since I began, the progress I’ve seen has been incredible.
Cycling - FTP 225 > 366
Running - Hit sub 20 5K run, long runs have seen we go for 22 miles and feel fine the next day !
May 2024, I joined a 5K swim for cancer on 4 days notice. I completed it in 1:29:29. Considering when I completed my 70.3 race I done the swim part in 45 minutes and have only been swimming for 2.5 years, I was blown away at the result.
This is a true testament to the app.
Being a dad, shift worker and husband, this app has been easy to swap workouts around to fit me.
I recommend this to any runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete.
Thank You Mottiv !
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Fantastic App!
I love how easy to use the app is. I do wish it had a couple of things, though:
Can we PLEASE get dark mode support? The app is beautiful but it is BLINDING!
Is there any way to shift the “focus” of a training block toward certain activities? Where I am, we get a lot of snow in the winter months and I don’t really have great access to an indoor track or treadmill. Doing intense runs outside at this time is dangerous both in terms of cars but also in terms of causing injuries. I’d love to be able to say, “hey, for this block, no anaerobic runs - let’s do more bike rides on Zwift and more swims in a pool.”
Can we PLEASE get dark mode support? The app is beautiful but it is BLINDING!
Is there any way to shift the “focus” of a training block toward certain activities? Where I am, we get a lot of snow in the winter months and I don’t really have great access to an indoor track or treadmill. Doing intense runs outside at this time is dangerous both in terms of cars but also in terms of causing injuries. I’d love to be able to say, “hey, for this block, no anaerobic runs - let’s do more bike rides on Zwift and more swims in a pool.”
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Response from developer
Hi, thanks for the five star review!!! These are great suggestions. We have a small team so we can't get to everything we want to add to the app right away, but we log all requests like these and rank them in order of how many people want them, then prioritize what the most people want. So thanks for these suggestions, I've jotted them down. Good ideas!
Most Complete Training App
Sprint to Ironman Triathlon, 5K to 100K +, Road cycling to Gran Fondo, and many more!
All training includes nutrition, strength, flexibility, & strategy!
Also strategic support and discount perks!
I started with the free version but 15$ a month definitely underpriced!
All training includes nutrition, strength, flexibility, & strategy!
Also strategic support and discount perks!
I started with the free version but 15$ a month definitely underpriced!
Great app
mottiv is a GREAT app for training! i used this to train for my first half and I am still using it for my marathon training. the interface is so user friendly and they make training and adjusting super easy. i also liked the variety of videos and helpful info. i totally reccomend!
Thanks to Mottiv I got my desired PB
I’ve been practicing triathlon for 3 years, and this app has been a real game changer for my training! Since I’ve downloaded it, I got that boost my training needed! It keeps me motivated and disciplined, like I was trained by a real coach (last year I trained with a coach, and to be honest I see little no difference, since he was only giving me weekly training goals and not checking any of my progress). Thanks to the app I can adjust my training schedule according to my race goals and needs. I can track all my progress, and it did indeed improve my performance on race day! It helped me achieve the PB I worked so hard for the past 3 years in just two months of scheduled hard training!
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Best Training App I’ve Used for Tri’s or Running!
I cannot say enough good things about my experience using this app. I started using it in the middle of training for a 10K race. I had been working off of a popular training plan from a very well known running coach but it was missing the mark on a few things. Immediately the 10K training plan on this app made a lot more sense and I started to see improvement! On race day I got a huge PR on a tough course! Since then I’ve used this app to help me train for multiple triathlons from local sprints to my first Ironman 70.3. Even though I have access to a training plan from a local triathlon club - I still prefer this app! It prepared me so well for each event! It is customizable as far as how many hours per week I have to train, when I want to do which sessions, it allows you to train for multiple events at once, and the race day strategies have been so so informative and helpful to me. I’ve been recommending this to all my training friends!
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Response from developer
Holy smokes, thanks for such a great review! I love how you've noticed that this can be used for multiple training plans at one time, and for both triathlons and running races. That's exactly what we built this for. It's an honour and thanks again!
I WAS race ready
I began using MŌTTIV at the beginning of 2023 to train for the Chicago marathon. I love this app!! I really love the simplicity of it. I can move by training days around quickly. The daily training is easy to remember. I like the videos that come with the strength training.
The MŌTTIV motto is “You Are Ready” and that’s exactly how I felt come race day. I set a PR in Chicago and felt great for the whole race.
I strongly recommend MŌTTIV.
The MŌTTIV motto is “You Are Ready” and that’s exactly how I felt come race day. I set a PR in Chicago and felt great for the whole race.
I strongly recommend MŌTTIV.
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Response from developer
Oh right on, that's awesome to hear. You put in some good work on your marathon training plan, keep at it! You're ready for the next big goal!
Significant gains with this app
This app is when trust the process meets convenience. Need to do less, it is built in. Want to do more, it is built in. You can customize hours per week. Have multiple races to train for, it is built in. Need a community, it is built in. Great support as well, in articles and answering questions. I stumbled on the podcast first and decided to give the app a try. Really glad I did. There is a free version, but I pay to customize for different races. Nutrition for the work outs is included. Highly recommended!
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Response from developer
Thanks so much for trusting us for your training plans! We're so glad to hear you're performing well
Hands down the best training tool!
I just completed my first ever triathlon (Olympic distance) and I’m so thankful for choosing Mottiv - not only for the quality structure the app provided (and Taren for all the videos and podcast) but also very much the Mottiv community for sharing all the tips and tricks and everything else along the way. I was amazed at how much community spirit there is in this realm. A general overview of my experience using the app: - my goal was to finish in the average time for my age group and I beat it by ~3 minutes (2:50) - the app helped me nail it right from the outset -The sessions had all the required elements and built things up in a smart way, managing rest and exertion with thoughtful tapers worked in - The plan had enough flexibility for me to skip sessions or to swap them and not throw anything off - I learned so much about training smarter and focusing on zone 2 while balancing the strength and speed aspects well … well-guided in both the bike and run disciplines especially I’d given myself 6 weeks to train specifically once I’d signed onto this program.m (should have done more looking back) I didn’t fully appreciate what I’d gotten myself into but the support from the app and all the detailed workouts made things seemed doable even though it was an aggressive timeline. I started off with just using the YouTube resources and triathlon plan outlines from magazines but switching to the app was a real gamechanger. From day one swim the swim workouts were so detailed and different but gave me all the tools I needed to be able to swim more comfortably and efficiently in open water… I started with thinking just distance and speed mattered as my focus but learned so much more about sighting, managing effort, body positioning, etc… the drills were a bit tough but I’m so glad I did (most of) them. Would also get all the swim toys next time to really get my technique dialed in the training sessions During my race my watch choked in the run. No metrics for that part so I couldn’t gauge pace or distance. I guess the run was a truly natural experience that was only based on how I felt, and the app was really good for me learning how to gauge effort based on heart rate and perception (RPE or rate of perceived exertion) So many great strategies along the way too from the app as I got closer to race day to build confidence . - Showed up the night before to do bike check. Also practiced transitioning and spotting important landmarks. -The day before primers I felt were very helpful to finally put all 3 sports together - Managed race effort reasonably well especially coming into the transitions - did the warm up drill in the lake pre-race - not the full one but a good chunk of it and was happy I did as it really gave me a feel for the water One aspect that was quite different from the app for me was nutrition, but learning how to figure out what worked for me was in part guided by the app nonetheless. All in all it was a great experience and I was very happy to see everyone having a great time and challenging themselves! Happy triathloning fellow (as Taren would say) trainiacs!! 🏊♂️ 🚴🏃🏽♂️
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Response from developer
Congrats on such a great performance, and thank you for this amazing review! It's our pleasure to be your choice for a triathlon training app.
Great content
Just wanted to shoot a thank you to Taren. Been listening to and following for a couple of years and recently used the free content on the MOTTIV app. Did the Spudman Tri in Burley, Idaho yesterday. Got a PR and smashed my previous time by 17 minutes.
Thanks for your passion and open mindedness regarding training, for pivoting when you saw a need. I appreciate what you do.
Thanks for your passion and open mindedness regarding training, for pivoting when you saw a need. I appreciate what you do.
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Response from developer
That's awesome Keith, congratulations on your triathlon! It's an honour that you'd use us for your triathlon training plan.
Keeps getting better
Great app, always being enhanced. Has high degree of flexibility and configuration on workouts and volume.
