140.6 vs Runna

At a glance

Runna triathlon plans focus on the running discipline rather than prescribed swim and bike plans, though the app allows athletes to record cross-training activities.

140.6 is an iPhone triathlon app that delivers race-based swim/bike/run planning across all three disciplines, along with completed workout logging, fuel records, and recovery check-ins in one daily workflow. Proposed plan adjustments are reviewed before applying.

Who each app suits

Runna suits runners who are entering a triathlon but primarily want dedicated running coaching while logging their own cross-training sessions.

140.6 suits triathletes who require dedicated, prescribed workouts for swimming, cycling, and running across sprint, Olympic, 70.3, or full distances, organized in an iPhone app with fuel records and recovery check-ins.

A runner adding swim and bike disciplines

Consider an experienced marathoner preparing for their first 70.3 triathlon. If that runner wants to keep their running training highly tailored while managing swim and bike sessions independently as cross-training logs, Runna offers a familiar environment.

But if the runner realizes that balancing three sports requires cohesive scheduling, fuel records, and recovery check-ins, 140.6 provides dedicated plans across swimming, cycling, and running where proposed plan adjustments are reviewed before applying.

What to check with each provider before paying

Before subscribing to Runna, ask: Does the plan provide prescribed swimming and cycling workouts, or will I need to source those independently?

Before downloading 140.6, ask: Do I want an iPhone app that schedules all three triathlon disciplines? Do I understand that 140.6 provides self-directed planning and logging rather than in-person technique coaching?

Switching checklist

Before changing apps, check your Runna renewal date and the current cancellation terms. Keep access to any records you need. Ask both providers about the exact export, import, and account-linking capabilities you require; do not assume a direct migration or an automatic transfer of your plan.

Write down your upcoming race, current weekly availability, and the sessions you intend to keep. In 140.6, review the initial race-based plan against that schedule before using it. Try logging a completed workout, adding fuel records, and completing a recovery check-in. Decide whether that daily routine is useful enough to justify changing platforms.

Which should you choose?

Runna is a running-focused platform for runners who want focused running training with cross-training logging. For athletes who want dedicated swim, bike, and run race planning on iPhone with fuel records, recovery check-ins, and reviewed plan adjustments, 140.6 is our editorial choice.

Keep reading

• Runna Alternatives for Triathlon →
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• Best Triathlon Training Apps →

Sources and further reading

Sources checked 12 September 2026; confirm features, device support, subscription terms.

• Runna Support on Triathlon Plans
• 140.6 on the App Store
• Runna cross-training support

Frequently asked questions

Does Runna provide prescribed swimming and cycling workouts for triathlon?

Runna triathlon plans focus on running workouts rather than prescribed swim and bike plans, though the app allows athletes to record cross-training sessions.

Does 140.6 prescribe workouts for all three triathlon sports?

Yes. 140.6 provides race-based schedules covering swimming, cycling, and running for sprint, Olympic, 70.3, and full-distance events.

Can I automatically import a Runna plan?

Do not assume that plans or account data transfer between products. Confirm current import and export options before changing apps, and review any new training schedule against your existing commitments.