Runo turns pace into rhythm. Set your cadence (120-220 SPM), put in your earbuds, and run to the beat. No more pace drift. Why cadence matters: • Reduces impact forces and injury risk • Improves running economy by up to 10% • Maintains form when fatigue hits What's new: • Apple Watch haptic beats (no headphones needed) • Social features: friends & leaderboards • Strava sync • Treadmill mode Built by marathon runners tired of inconsistent pacing. 4.7★ on App Store | 10,000+ runners
Hey Product Hunt!
I'm Pipe, and I built Runo after years of inconsistent marathon training.
The problem: I'd start runs too fast, bonk in the middle, and finish exhausted. GPS watches told me my pace AFTER it was too late.
The solution: A simple beat to match my steps to. Like a metronome for running.
What's new since our last launch:
- Apple Watch haptics (run to the beat without headphones)
- Social features: friends, leaderboards, activity feed
- Strava integration
- Treadmill mode with manual distance
Would love your feedback! Drop a comment and I'll respond personally.
Interesting project. Are you planning any motivation features? I’ve wanted to start running for a long time, but the main problem for me is forcing myself to wake up early and/or do it consistently. So far, no app has managed to solve the problem of the first step 🙂
How does Runo handle ducking? Does it lower the podcast volume when the beat hits, or does it sit at a consistent sub-level?
Reducing injury risk and improving running economy by 10% just by fixing your cadence is a huge deal. I wonder if the app suggests a 'target' cadence based on your height or experience, or if you have to figure out that 120-220 SPM range on your own.
I’m so bad at keeping a steady pace I always start too fast and burn out so running to a specific rhythm sounds like exactly what I need. I’m really curious if the Apple Watch haptic beats feel natural, or if they’re strong enough to notice while you're actually sprinting.
It would be good for runner! Just one thing. It would be even better if the introductory video had sound.
This is really clever! I actually try to have a beat in my head that I run to but never thought of a "pulse" or "metronome" to do this.
Personally LOVE the Apple Watch Haptics feedback, I don't run with headphones so this is perfect. The design is really nice as well. Congrats @pipe_abello - overall well done :)
finally a metronome that doesn't scream over my podcast. does the audio lower the volume when the beat hits, or does it just play a subtle click over the top?
hey @pipe_abello love the idea! will start using it today on my run... just a quick suggestion: add "product hunt" to the options on the "how did you find us" onboarding section 🏃
congrats on the launch! Runo seems extremely useful especially for those who are in the beginning of running journey (like me haha) I like to run and I try to make it as professional as possible, but I can notice myself struggling with rhythm, especially when listening to different types of music. was curious is it possible to change my rhythm in Runo during the run, or shoud I stop, finish one session and start another with different rhythm? thank you, and I wish you continuing success and great runs!
