Vert: Trail & Ultra Marathon

I really wanted to like this app. I subscribed to the coach supported plan with weekly contact. I found the app, training plans, stretching and strength workouts really good but the coach support was terrible. He didn’t check-in weekly, even to just answer my questions. I wouldn’t recommend paying extra for the coaching support.

I love vert.run training plans and have finished one after the other for some time now. The platform has been great and now it is an app it is so easy to access and works logically. I love being able to see how much I’ve done and easily access what is next. Feeding back to my coach is easy too. Totally recommend!

The app is fine however, I have messaged the coach 3 times and emailed support about a question regarding the difference in runtimes that it gives me on the week overview vs the day overview. NO ONE has responded to me. For example I have a long run tomorrow. On the week overview it says 2hr 30min but when you open up the workout it says 1hr 45min. So, I would like an answer on why these differ.

The app would never record my training and my “coach” never made any effort to figure it out on their end. The “coach” offered little to no tips or advice beyond being a cheerleader. I’m training for a 50 miler and he repeatedly treated each long run like I was running a marathon. It’s worth hiring a personal coach to meet with. This app is a waste of money. You can find the same programming for free online and that’s about all that you’re paying for.

He estado usando vert.run cómo aplicación para mis entrenamientos, los coach’s son excelentes, tienen mucho conocimiento sobre ultramaratones, alimentación en carreras y experiencia en los mismos. Full recomendada

I’m a middle of the pack trail runner, occasional podium finisher in my age group, and a lover of all things trail. Problem is, I’m easily distracted by shiny objects and tend to be less than consistent when it comes to my training. I tried multiple programs at my local gym, asked my road racing buddies for support, but nothing seemed to work to keep me on track. The options I tried lacked technology and also the pro coaching advice I was looking… and the Vert.Run app is exactly that. If you are looking for a ton of training plan options and are a beginning runner going from the couch to trail, or an elite trail runner preparing for your next mountain race challenge, this app and the optional coaching provided are amazing. Good news, there are even free options! I’ve tried other free options from other apps and websites, but Vert.Run brings them straight to you from professional trail runners which is super rare these days. As of this review, I am following one of the 8 week base building trail running plans as I ramp up to race later this year. I am a Vert.Run subscriber and paying the monthly fee for direct communication from my coach (who is a sponsored pro racer and one of the top trail runners in the world) and I have not missed a workout and look forward to every day I get to run with the advice of my coach. You will be amazed at how much encouragement you get from your coach and it makes me amore accountable to sticking to the plan because I want my coach to see great results coming from his efforts. He customizes my plan based on my race schedule, reviews my progress, and provides valuable tips for everything from nutrition to running on packed snow/ice. Access to this sort of information is just awesome. I get communication from my coach through the app two times per week and answers to any question I ask. Seriously… any question. I honestly can’t think of another program you can follow with this level of support from an actual pro trail runner. The cost is minimal in comparison to everything you get from this app and optional paid program. I highly recommend this free app to any trail runner and encourage you to try the paid option to see how much better you can be as a runner. Your next trail run adventure is waiting for you, it’s up to you to make the first move!

I want to really like this app but beyond the training plans there’s really nothing else. There’s like 3 articles on food and a handful of videos. There needs to be more to justify the monthly cost.

Finished my trail 50k and just wanted to give some feedback: This was the first time I used an app for training and there was a clear difference than when training previously. I felt much stronger and ready for the race and I did not become injured as I have in every other training I’ve done for a longer race before vert.run. I’ll definitely be using it again. Thank you!

I am about halfway through a training program for a 50k. This is the first formal training program I have participated in and I am extremely happy. My training program has been adjusted to my needs and Moises even suggested early on a program that would likely work best for me. The programs are easy to follow and now with the app available it’s even better! My coach has been super helpful with questions about my training. I highly recommend Vert.run to anyone looking to advance in your running safely and effectively. Update: I completed my 50 K. I completed it in under six hours which was my goal and without injury.The race was not easy but I felt well prepared and ready to face the challenges. Again five stars to vert.run for an effective, easy to follow training program.

I normally do not review apps, but I have seen great progress in my trail running using this app. The coaches and training programs take time to communicate with you and want to see you succeed.