Zombies, Run! App

Have you heard of the Zombies, Run! App yet? This fitness app uniquely combines running with an immersive end of the world storyline to help motivate you.

For someone who is obsessed with zombies and has recently gotten into running too, this amazing app mixes the two perfectly. I was so excited to discover Zombies, Run and downloaded it immediately. I was so eager to get out running and using it. This app is one thing that really helped motivate me over the summer. It helped push me to get out running more.

The general gist of the app is that you are in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. As you listen to this app as you work out – whether that be by walking, jogging, running or even cycling. The story unfolds between your different music tracks (so you can still listen to your music) and as you run you discover more of the storyline. This instructs you to keep running or even in some cases speed up further as there are zombies chasing you!

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It is a really original idea – not anything I’ve heard of before – and I’ve found it really motivating. Because the story is ongoing, it pushes you to go for other runs as well as each mission unfolds more of the ongoing story. As you run you collect supplies which you can then add to your base in the app – you can watch as the hospital or armoury level up as you apply supplies to them. You discover new characters, each of which motivates you as well.

Additionally, your runs are saved not only on the app but also on the website, if you sync your account. The app will show you how long your run was, how many calories you’ve burned and also a brief summary of what actually happened on your ‘mission’ – the characters you met, the supplies you picked up etc. If you choose to sync your account, you can log on and see each mission/run in detail via the website. Here you’ll see a map of where you ran and even pinpoints to where each event within the story occurred on your run. It also displays comprehensive graphs of your pace throughout your run, and how fast you were going at these points. Awesome right?!

I really love using this app. Thanks to Zombies, Run!, I’ve gone from dreading running to now actually enjoying it!

Zombies, Run! is available on iPhone, Android & Windows Phone.