Strava bought Runna last April and combined one of the most popular fitness community, one of the best runners’ training platforms. Initially, Runna founders said that existing qualities would not disappear, but new features were expected to come. At the end of Strava, The company emphasized More access to Rona Coaching Tools. However, we may already see that purchasing is not a purely additive – at least not from the user’s point of view. Let’s look at anything that has really changed for users because Strava Scoofed Up Runna.
Strava/Runa -combined order
This has been a source of frustration for many users who were waiting for immediate integration or bundling. Strava Premium costs $ 79.99 per year and Runa charges $ 119.99 per year. If you pay for both, it’s $ 200/year. Earlier this month, it was announced from the combination trade that $ 50 for $ 149.99 per year. To purchase a combined order Strava hereor buy it through Android or Apple App stores.
However, this combined order contains several warnings. First of all the Strava/Runa bundle is only Available as an annual order. There is no monthly option. In addition, there is nothing in this shop that appeals to the loyal customers of only one application. One common opinion expressed in community forums is that the acquisition offers “literally any additional benefits to Strava customers” in the short term.
As a long -time Strava user, I was excited about the opportunity to test Runna’s sweet discount – instead the only option is the big fixed amount in advance for the application I can enjoy.
No more Strava training plans
Last week, Strava shouted for training plans for their paid order and now direct users to buy a Runa order.
Strava’s training plans were by no means a primary point of sale, but the principle of the matter is still stinging. Strava subscribers paid for the service, which included training plans. Now Strava has decided that the cycle of the average unit has decided that you no longer have the right to these plans.
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What do you think so far?
Wonky characters from integration
Running communities r/shrub– r/runningand r/strava have typically been loud about acquisition of user experience. In addition to the loss of Strava’s training plans and the cost of disappointment packages, there are other minor harassments here and there. For example, users complain standard advertisements Strava app. Similarly Runa now automatically send An unmarked bar map, which is in the lap, cracked by straw. (If you want to turn this off, you click Runa profile> connected applications and equipment> Strava> Add a picture to synchronized exercises.) I also see a lot of feedback The fact that the combined order does not synchronize correctly or otherwise requires Strava support.
What users should expect to move forward
The only time here is whether Strava is able to integrate the run right, and Ronna fans have the right to be careful. In 2023 Strava Reported to subscribers They would have access to Fatmap, a mapping tool loved by skiers and other adventurers. In 2024, Strava closed Fatmapintegrated Some but not all its qualities to the main Strava application. Skiers are still angry.
Outside of Strava’s special experience, we live throughout the order time, where ordering services gradually eliminate the features while maintaining prices. Without either company that provides clarity, when meaningful integration occurs, it makes sense that users are concerned about whether the unique features of the run are diluted or the unique features of the run are removed.
I will update this article regularly when the changes are introduced. Here is what I like my eyes for better or worse:
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Better packages of order offers
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Deeper AI-powered training integration within Strava
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Potential expansion of Runna’s technology to other sports such as cycling
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More social features are united by Strava’s Community and Runna training plans
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Possible connecting applications into one platform
