Hal Higdon 1/2 Marathon Training Program - Novice 1 App Reviews

I have always used Map My Run so I was used to pace counting with each mile...I like the gradual mileage increase and cross training mixture but for $10 I wish there was a treadmill adjustment as all my mileage had been on the mill thus far...I am 2 weeks into the training plan and think I would try another plan for my next 1/2 marathon!

If you follow it, it works!

Youd think a $10 app would be awesome. Its really bad. It should be $1. Just go to his website and print out the training sheet for free. I am truly disappointed.

This app is amazing! It is definitely for beginners, but I went from being a complete non-runner to doing things I never thought I was capable of - like completing two half marathons this month! Thanks Hal!!

I love to hear Hal say, "your doing great!"and "Keep going!"

I love the affirmations while Im running :)

I am new to running and this app is a perfect mix of goals, encouragement and training.

Waste of money. Not flexible...wont allow me to substitute cross training on a "rest day." Also crashed on my long run. Very frustrating. Unimpressed, especially given the cost.

I like the training schedule but agree that it is frustrating trying to swap training days, especially if you run on a cross training or a rest day. Also wish that I wouldnt get the message from Hal that "youre almost finished". When Im only 1 mile into a long run! Minor issues with an overall good app.

This training plan is helping me achieve more than I thought I could do. Easy to follow!

What a great tool for me as a beginner. Having no athletic background and no knowledge on how to take care of myself for a challenge like this is priceless. Great tips and love the cheering from Hal while running. Recommend to all.

I am currently using the app to train for a half marathon. Ive done a few 5Ks in the past and feel that the pace of the program really helps my body slowly but surely adjust to running a half marathon. However, I hope that the next update includes two new features. One is that it would be nice for the app to let me know my pace and time elapsed whenever it tells me how many miles I have left. Second, I wish that the app could play a selected "power song" to help me pick up the pace while I become sluggish on a long run. I used to use the Nike running app before this one and miss these features that are included in the Nike app.

I cant log my workouts. This is difficult to use. Wish I wouldnt have paid for this app.

I love this program! Hals encouragement along the way (though extremely cheesy) makes me laugh and keeps me goal oriented. Wish he gave more instruction for the stretch/strength training days. But overall, Im psyched!!

I used this last spring for my first 1/2. It worked great! I am using it again to train for my next 1/2 this fall. I found the second time around to really use those cross training days for weight lifting. It made me so much stronger and my runs easier. He is a great coach. I highly recommend this program!

Run schedule is brilliant. GPS and music are inconsistent. Same track with same start place on same distance runs are vastly off. Music does whatever it wants.

Ever since the new update I have been having much trouble, whenever I lock the screen the time and the distance travel both pause and didnt start back until I opened to check which was a couple miles later, I always go on the last lane of the track and whenever I walk it it says a different distance than when I run it. Im not gonna use this app again until the next update

this app has helped me to properly train for 3 half marathons. it kept me on track, helped me to really visualize my progress, and best of all--prepared me for raceday. i have not moved up to a more advanced training program (no plans to), so this app will be a staple for me for years to come.

After a few weeks of using this app Ive concluded that this isnt worth $10. The cons of this app are: 1) If you are more than 3 months out from your race it doesnt add additional training time. 2) You cant adjust the scheduled training to accommodate changes 3) The motivating messages repeat and are a little annoying. 4) It doesnt have a map to show your route. 5) Its features are not as robust as other running apps out there. Other apps show everything in one place and make it easy to compare your training runs. Id suggest saving your money and trying apps like runtastic or map my run.

Got this a couple years ago and prepared me well. Then proceeded to be a couch potato afterwards. Im at it again and its still great half way through. Some new features but its simple layout remains. Went through the newer apps, and while Ill admit are cheaper, dont think they stack up to this.