Running Hobo

What if we made a running app for runners?

I was frustrated with running apps becoming increasingly complex, heavy and slow. So I went back to the basics and focused on the things I actually cared about as a runner. Simple, light and fun.

Running Hobo app shown on an iPhone held in one hand

Go with the flow

Running Hobo app icon featuring a blue runner

Running can be physical and strangely meditative at the same time. During a run, the interface stays out of the way and shows only what matters at a glance: distance, pace and calories. When it's over, you can review the run and share it if you want to.

Two angled iPhones showing the Running Hobo start and completed-run screens

Performance map

The route becomes a performance map. Color shows where the run was stronger or weaker, making it easy to understand your effort without digging through more data. The scale adapts to the runner's fitness level, so the goal still feels achievable.

Map showing a running route colored from green to yellow to indicate performance