Nike Run Club - Running Coach

Core Features for Every Runner

Guided Audio Runs & Coaching: Access a library of runs led by Nike's elite coaches and athletes. These audio sessions provide coaching, motivation, and curated playlists for everything from a first 5K to speed intervals and mindfulness jogs.

Precision Tracking & Metrics: Accurately tracks distance, pace, elevation, and splits using your phone's GPS. Provides post-run data summaries and trends to visualize your improvement over time.

Customized Training Plans: Get a flexible, adaptive training plan tailored to your chosen goal, whether it's running your first mile, completing a 10K, or training for a half or full marathon.

Motivational Challenges & Cheers: Join global distance challenges, compete with friends on the leaderboard, and send or receive audio cheers to push each other further during a run.

Seamless Apple Watch & Music Integration: Works flawlessly with Apple Watch for phone-free tracking and syncs with major music and podcast apps, letting you control audio and see run stats in one place.

The NRC Community Experience

Coach-Led Motivation: The expert-guided runs feel like having a personal trainer in your ear, providing structure, encouragement, and tips on form and mindset that go beyond simple tracking.

Celebrates All Efforts: The app famously celebrates personal records (PRs), whether it's your fastest mile or longest run ever, with a unique, shareable trophy animation.

Focus on Mind & Body: Includes guided runs focused on mental strength, recovery, and mindfulness, reinforcing that running is a holistic practice.

Social Accountability & Support: Connect with friends to see each other's runs, share achievements, and offer support, turning individual effort into shared celebration.

Completely Free & Accessible: Unlike many premium fitness apps, NRC offers its entire library of coaching, plans, and features at no cost, making expert guidance accessible to all.

How to Use Nike Run Club

Starting your running journey with a guided coach is simple and free. Follow these steps to hit the ground running.

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Nike Run Club: Running Coach on your device or browser.

Open the app and create your profile. Set up your basic information and preferred units (miles/kilometers).

Explore the "Guided Runs" tab and select a starter run, like "First Run" or "Getting Started," led by a Nike coach.

Before you run, ensure location services are enabled. Press the "Start" button, and the audio coaching will begin, guiding you through your warm-up, run, and cool-down.

After your run, review your detailed stats. Check the "Plans" tab to select a structured training plan that aligns with a specific distance goal.

Connect with friends via the "Community" or "Activity" feed to share your runs, cheer others on, and stay motivated together.

For runners of every stride, from those lacing up for the first time to seasoned marathoners chasing a new PR, the journey is as much about mindset as it is about miles. Nike Run Club (NRC) understands this deeply, offering more than just a tracking app—it's a global community and a personal coaching platform designed to motivate, guide, and celebrate every run. With its signature blend of intuitive technology, expert-guided audio runs, and a supportive social framework, NRC transforms the solitary act of running into a connected, purposeful experience. Whether you need a coach in your ear or simply a reliable log of your progress, this app is built to help you find your potential, one run at a time.

Core Features for Every Runner

Guided Audio Runs & Coaching: Access a library of runs led by Nike's elite coaches and athletes. These audio sessions provide coaching, motivation, and curated playlists for everything from a first 5K to speed intervals and mindfulness jogs.
Precision Tracking & Metrics: Accurately tracks distance, pace, elevation, and splits using your phone's GPS. Provides post-run data summaries and trends to visualize your improvement over time.
Customized Training Plans: Get a flexible, adaptive training plan tailored to your chosen goal, whether it's running your first mile, completing a 10K, or training for a half or full marathon.
Motivational Challenges & Cheers: Join global distance challenges, compete with friends on the leaderboard, and send or receive audio cheers to push each other further during a run.
Seamless Apple Watch & Music Integration: Works flawlessly with Apple Watch for phone-free tracking and syncs with major music and podcast apps, letting you control audio and see run stats in one place.

The NRC Community Experience

Coach-Led Motivation: The expert-guided runs feel like having a personal trainer in your ear, providing structure, encouragement, and tips on form and mindset that go beyond simple tracking.
Celebrates All Efforts: The app famously celebrates personal records (PRs), whether it's your fastest mile or longest run ever, with a unique, shareable trophy animation.
Focus on Mind & Body: Includes guided runs focused on mental strength, recovery, and mindfulness, reinforcing that running is a holistic practice.
Social Accountability & Support: Connect with friends to see each other's runs, share achievements, and offer support, turning individual effort into shared celebration.
Completely Free & Accessible: Unlike many premium fitness apps, NRC offers its entire library of coaching, plans, and features at no cost, making expert guidance accessible to all.

How to Use Nike Run Club

Starting your running journey with a guided coach is simple and free. Follow these steps to hit the ground running.

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Nike Run Club: Running Coach on your device or browser.
Open the app and create your profile. Set up your basic information and preferred units (miles/kilometers).
Explore the "Guided Runs" tab and select a starter run, like "First Run" or "Getting Started," led by a Nike coach.
Before you run, ensure location services are enabled. Press the "Start" button, and the audio coaching will begin, guiding you through your warm-up, run, and cool-down.
After your run, review your detailed stats. Check the "Plans" tab to select a structured training plan that aligns with a specific distance goal.
Connect with friends via the "Community" or "Activity" feed to share your runs, cheer others on, and stay motivated together.