Whether you’re new to running or a regular sprinter, using an app like Nike Run Club can make all the difference to your training and running experience. If you’ve never used the Nike Run Club app on your iPhone, then this guide will help you set up the app, learn how to use it, and get running in no time!

DownloadNike Run Clubfrom the App Store and follow these steps to set up and learn how to use the features of the app.

NRC app set up page

Once you’vedownloaded the app from your iPhone’s App Store, you need to create a Nike Run Club account.

Open the Nike Run Club app and follow these steps:

NRC app set up page enter your details

You will receive a few more questions within the app to finish setting up your Nike Run Club account such as ad preferences, personal information, and training preferences. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the setup of your account and app.

2. How to Navigate the Nike Run Club App

Nike Run Club may be a robust app, but it’s simple to navigate. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see the following tab icons:

Now you’re familiar with the Nike Run Club layout, let’s take a closer look at its features and functions.

NRC app sign up successful

3. How to Start a Run on Nike Run Club

There are two main ways you may start a run within theRuntab on Nike Run Club: by using either theQuickstartor theGuided Runsmenu.

How to Customize and Start a Quickstart Run

The idea behind a Quickstart Run is that you have set up your ideal run ready to go, so when you hit theStartbutton, you’ll literally hit the ground running. To set up your Quickstart Runs, navigate to theRuntab and tap thecogicon to open the settings menu. Here you will find the following customization options:

Once you’ve customized your Quickstart Run settings, tapDone(top-right corner) to save and return to the Quickstart Run tab.

NRC Challenges tab

To customize your distance, time, and speedpreferences, tapSet a Goal. Finally, tap themusicicon to connect to a music service (e.g., Apple Music or Spotify). Follow the onscreen prompts to finish the setup.

Once your Quickstart Run settings are optimized, you can start a run anytime by tappingStartwithin the Quickstart Run tab.

NRC Home tab

How to Start a Guided Run

If you’d prefer to run with guidance from coaches and athletes, you should try a guided run. Within theRuntab, navigate toGuided Runsto find a homepage of curated run plans for you to use.

To learn more about using Nike Run Club and its guided runs with your smartwatch, readhow to work out with the Nike Run Club app on your Apple Watch.

4. How to Follow a Nike Run Club Training Plan

Within thePlanstab on the Nike Run Club app, you’ll find a series of different training programs. These range from beginner plans to help work up to running 5K, to a full 18-week marathon training plan.

To find the right training plan for you, navigate to thePlanstab and scroll through the options. Tap any plan that appeals to you to bring up details about what it involves.

TapWatch Trailerfor a video instruction to your plan, or scroll through the information to learn about what your chosen running regime will offer.

If you like the look of a running plan, tapStart Plan. Follow the onscreen prompts if required to complete the setup of your Nike Run Club training plan and get started.

If you don’t enjoy your chosen training plan or want to pick a different one, simply navigate back to thePlanstab and scroll down toEnd Planto remove it from your profile.

5. How to Track and Monitor Your Progress on Nike Run Club

To make the most of the Nike Run Club app, navigate to theActivitytab to track your progress. Here, you’ll find a history of all your runs and the stats for them.

To add details to a completed run within the Activity tab, follow these steps:

By adding more details to your Nike Run Club app runs, you’ll create a thorough log of your activity and you’ll be able to see where and when you’re making progress.

The Nike Run Club App Is Easy to Use on iPhone

You should have now set up your Nike Run Club account and feel confident using the app’s main features. It’s worth spending some time familiarizing yourself with the app so that you can fully support your running journey. Keep up your motivation with this running app’s regular challenges and other features.