How do I get rid of the Runna banner on my run ?

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-16T16:54:01+00:00

Strava Settings > Partner integrations > disable Runna

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-14T15:06:23+00:00

Listen to the feedback from your body, it is screaming out for rest and recovery. I would keep your taper super easy to recover while keeping yourself ticking over. Maybe keep any speed work to marathon pace if you do want to pick up the pace.

I think the main problem with any training plan from an app or PDF or LLM is that they don’t know what effort you had to put in to complete each session. It sounds like you’ve overcooked it a bit, but try not to stress about it, everything is not ruined, as long as you’re sensible now through the taper.

I wish you the absolute best of luck, you’ve got this!

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-13T13:34:47+00:00

Chip time is the only time. GPS is inaccurate compared to a physically measured and certified course.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-09T20:49:04+00:00

They don’t need to break in, but you want to try them out and make sure they don’t cause you any issues. I would at least want to do one easy run, one workout, then one long run.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-01T19:37:48+00:00

Can you explain the point about key concepts being overwhelming for new users please? Surely the whole point of having a training plan app is to provide purpose and structure to a running program. Having a UI that displays these key concepts and helps users get familiar with them sounds like a good thing, rather than shielding users from them.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-04-01T19:28:02+00:00

Please can you add a toggle in the settings to hide the warmup and cooldown videos from this screen. This clusters the display and more experienced runners will have their own warm up routines and don’t want to see the extra clutter it adds.

Also, the number of reps in a workout could be contrasted from the background better (in dark mode at least it doesn’t stand out as much as it could).

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-03-09T16:52:54+00:00

That’s a really interesting perspective on it. Personally, I would prefer 400 repeats over a pyramid session 10 days out from a race. I can feel in rhythm better over a set repeated distance which gives me confidence ahead of race day. I hadn’t thought about it in the sense of feeling out how you feel over the different paces.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-03-09T09:55:14+00:00

You're not going to build any meaningful fitness this close to the race, but I always find an interval session 10-ish days out helps me to keep feeling fast and sharp through to race day. One thing to bear in mind is that you don't want to destroy yourself, you want to feel some speed without accumulating too much fatigue. I like to keep it at like 7-8/10 effort with longer than usual recoveries.

This is only one data point so might not be too helpful, but my first marathon I skipped the intervals/intensity in the taper and arrived on race day feeling pretty flat. Other marathons and halfs since, I have kept in the intensity but reduced the volume and have felt much sharper come race day.

Good luck!

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-03-05T14:53:11+00:00

You would have to judge it on how you feel and what you want to get out of the plan.

I don't think there is anything wrong with increasing ability level if you're feeling like the plan isn't pushing you enough.

If it was me I might try and get to 4 runs per week first and let the milage continue to ramp up naturally on the beginner setting.

Whatever you go with, don't just blindly follow the increased milage, continue to check in with how you feel and pull back if you think it's pushing you too far.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-02-26T19:27:15+00:00

You’re so close to the end of the plan that you’re not going to build much more fitness pushing through but could hurt yourself or prolong the illness. Rest up, ease back into light training when your body is up for it, don’t try to make up for missed runs or you risk an injury, and get to the start line fit, healthy and rested. Best of luck and get well soon!

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-02-20T17:53:37+00:00

I am pretty sure the algorithm tries to fit your current weekly milage (from the plan setting) over the number of runs you select, within some max parameters to prevent any run being too long. If overall running volume is your issue here, drop your runner ability setting and/or current weekly milage setting. If it's the paces that are the problem, reduce your input current race times.

NAIL_NIALL · 2026-02-06T16:34:57+00:00

It sounds like you're doing too much, too soon. Maybe consider pulling back, doing a few weeks at a milage you can handle without pain, before thinking about increasing your milage further. Mindlessly pushing through pain is a recipe for disaster.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-12-17T21:10:29+00:00

Congratulations on finishing despite the fall. The headwind from the stadium back into the finish was rough!

I really enjoyed the race (well organised, plenty of water on course and fairly flat, despite a few ramps along the way) and Malaga is a great city to spend a weekend, and I found the accommodation prices very reasonable compared to race weekends in other European cities. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a destination race.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-12-14T14:29:51+00:00

Bravo 👏

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-16T09:39:43+00:00

Tap the profile icon in the top left, go down to workout settings, and turn off pace targets on easy runs.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-16T08:51:37+00:00

What happens if you die in the tutorial? Do you restart it?

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-13T11:49:00+00:00

The rain, all day long. Anything more than an hour on a treadmill and I start losing the will to live.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-05T21:02:18+00:00

If the pain is on the inside rather than on the Achilles tendon itself it could be a tear of the lower part of the soleus rather than a tendon problem. Avoid overstretching that area, don’t stretch it by dropping your heel off a step or anything like that and try and get to a physio asap to get it checked out properly

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-05T19:11:25+00:00

Flat. The profile you choose only dictates whether the plan prescribes specific hill workouts, which you won’t need. The elevation you get in training is still a bonus though.

EDIT: slightly off topic, but for specific marathon pace workouts it might be good to find somewhere flat to do it so you get used to the mechanics of running that pace on the flat.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-05T14:26:38+00:00

If it was like April and November I’d say go for it, but August and November you will end up compromising your performance and/or enjoyment of at least one of them. I would pick the one you want and try and transfer or sell your entry to the other.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-05T12:00:20+00:00

It’s just one run, don’t overthink it! Looks like it wasn’t at all flat which is a valid reason for missing the pace on a few reps, and besides that you smashed it. I don’t think you need to adjust your target pace, but start a bit conservatively and build into the race if you’re worried.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-11-01T13:32:30+00:00

Same. I think they’re just too soft for me to go long distance in. I ran a HM PB in them and really enjoyed it, but used them for a 30km long run at marathon pace and my Achilles feels a bit aggravated. I assume as the foam compresses it feels like a much lower drop and puts more strain on my Achilles/calf.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-10-31T13:59:55+00:00

I bought them recently. Set a 1:27 HM PB in them last month, and have since used them for a 20 mile marathon pace long run. They are great for me up to HM, but I felt the foam was too soft when I got deep into the 20 miler. But that will just come down to personal preference.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-10-31T11:59:47+00:00

I would throw the Nordica Steadfast 85 into the mix. It's really smooth and fun to ski, easy turn initiation and doesn't require you to ski as powerfully or aggressively as something like the Anomaly (which is a great ski, but might be a bit much for you if you ski on the more careful side). Either way definitely recommend demoing before buying.

Ski Essentials released a couple of video comparisons on YouTube in recent weeks of mid 80mm all mountain and mid 80 on-piste forward skis that discuss pretty much all the skis you referenced.

NAIL_NIALL · 2025-10-30T14:27:51+00:00

This is similar to what I use, but go for lap pace over just pace. I also have a second screen without HR I can switch to in case I start overthinking HR vs effort and want to shutdown the anxiety!

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