Running, levelled up

Training that plays like a game.

RUSA turns a real running plan into a path you climb. Finish a workout, earn XP, level up — and watch the next marker unlock.

In development. iPhone first.

WEEK 2 WEEK 3 Easy Recovery 3km · Zone 1–2 Easy Run 4km · Zone 2 4×400m Intervals 4 reps · Zone 4–5 18min Threshold 18min · Zone 3–4 6km Long Run 6km · Zone 2 MINI-BOSS 5K Time Trial Target: 28 min BOSS 10K Race Target: 60 min

How it works

Every run moves you forward.

The plan is real coaching — intervals, threshold work, long runs. The progression on top is what gets you out the door.

Run it your way

Use whatever you already run with. Finish, then pull the run in from Apple Health and log it against the workout.

Earn XP, gain levels

Harder workouts pay more. XP builds your level, which never goes down — every run you have ever done still counts.

Climb the ranks

Rank moves separately, and it reflects recent consistency. Start at Jogger and work toward Dasher — each tier multiplies the XP you earn while you keep training.

  • Jogger
  • Pacer 1.2×
  • Strider 1.5×
  • Racer 1.75×
  • Dasher

Seven kinds of workout

Not every run costs the same.

Each type has its own colour, its own reward, and its own recovery before the next one opens up.

Recovery Run 1 night 50 XP
Easy Run 2 nights 100 XP
Intervals 2 nights 200 XP
Threshold 2 nights 200 XP
Long Run 2 nights 200 XP
Mini-boss 2 nights 300 XP
Boss 3 nights 500 XP

No missed days

Nothing is tied to a date.

Most plans hand you a calendar and let you fall behind it. RUSA counts nights of recovery instead. Rest as long as you need — the next workout is waiting when you get back, exactly where you left it.

There is no streak to break and nothing to apologise for.

What that looks like

Ran hard on Tuesday?
Thursday's threshold session opens when you have had the nights to absorb it — not because the calendar says Thursday.

Away for two weeks?
Come back and pick up the same workout. Your level is untouched.

Plans

Pick a goal worth chasing.

Each plan is a full path, built end to end, finishing at a boss run.

5K in 30 min

Break the 30-minute barrier. Eight weeks of structured intervals, threshold runs and long runs to build the speed and endurance you need.

8 weeks 4 days / week

5K → 10K in 60 min

Build from a solid 5K base to crossing the 10K finish line in under 60 minutes.

11 weeks 4 days / week