Zurge vs Runna and Hevy
Runna for running and Hevy for lifting is the setup most hybrid athletes land on, and both are good apps. The catch is that they don't talk: Runna's plan doesn't know about your squat day, and Hevy never sees your runs. Zurge puts your lifting and running in one week, for less than either subscription.
Choose Zurge if
- You're tired of planning your week across two apps
- You want heavy leg days kept away from tempo and long runs automatically
- You want one subscription instead of two
- You want one place to see what you did this week, lifts and runs together
Choose Runna and Hevy if
- You want the most specialist running plans, up to ultra
- You want run workouts on a Garmin, COROS or Suunto watch
- You want Hevy's social feed and web app
Feature by feature
| Feature | Zurge | Runna and Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | ||
| One plan for lifts and runs | Lifts and runs in one week, placed so they don't collide | Two separate plans |
| Leg days kept off key runs | Tempo runs stay off heavy leg days and the day after | Runna's strength sits outside its run plan; Hevy never sees your runs |
| Running plans | 5K to marathon, base building, back to running, run-walk | Runna: 5K to ultra |
| Missed sessions | Fits a missed session into a later day, never over the long run | Runna adapts runs; Hevy routines you move yourself |
| Logging | ||
| Set logging with last time's numbers | Last time's numbers on every set | Hevy |
| Automatic progression | Load goes up when you complete your sets, with deloads | Hevy Trainer, Pro only |
| Pace guidance | Pace range plus effort, set from a recent race or hard run | Runna, with heat adjustment |
| In-app GPS recording | iPhone, outdoor or treadmill, with spoken cues | Runna |
| Lifts and runs in one place | One Today screen and one history for both | Runna can't import strength from other apps |
| Watch apps | Not yet; record runs in Apple's Workout app | Both on Apple Watch; Runna also on Garmin, COROS, Suunto |
| Coach and price | ||
| AI coach chat | Chat coach; every change is a card you approve (Zolt Pro) | Hevy can send a finished workout to ChatGPT or Claude |
| Free to start | Plans, logging, goals, PRs and history | Runna's first week; Hevy's free logger |
| Paid price (US, yearly) | $39.99 a year for Zolt Pro, which also covers Zolt nutrition | $119.99 for Runna plus $23.99 for Hevy Pro: $143.98 |
In-app run recording is iPhone only. Coach chat and the AI connector need Zolt Pro, $39.99 a year, which also covers Zolt nutrition. Runna strength limits are from Runna's help center, which says strength sits outside the adaptive running plan and that Runna can't sync strength workouts from other apps. We found no integration between Runna and Hevy.
Why hybrid athletes pick Zurge over Runna and Hevy
Two apps, two plans, no overlap
Runna's help center says its strength sessions sit outside the adaptive running plan, and that it can't sync strength workouts from other apps. Hevy logs your lifts but has no running plans and only sends workouts out to Strava. So when you run both, you are the one making sure Monday's heavy squats don't wreck Tuesday's intervals.
Zurge plans the week as one
In Zurge you choose your lifting split and your running goal, and the week is built with both in view. Tempo and interval runs stay off heavy leg days and the day after, the long run keeps its day, and when you miss something it moves into a later day without pushing the long run aside.
The logger you're used to
If you like Hevy, Zurge's logger will feel familiar: last time's numbers on every set, supersets, warm-up, drop and failure sets, RPE, plates per side and a rest timer. Your load goes up when you complete your sets, without paying for a separate trainer tier.
Runs with paces, not just distance
Zurge's run plans go from 5K to marathon, with base building, intervals, threshold and long runs. Each run has a pace range and an effort, set from a recent race or hard run, and Zurge proposes new paces when your runs show you've got faster.
One subscription
Runna is $119.99 a year and Hevy Pro is $23.99, so the pair costs $143.98 a year in the US. In Zurge, plans and logging are free, and Zolt Pro at $39.99 a year adds the coach and also covers Zolt nutrition.
Where Runna and Hevy are ahead
Separately, each app is a specialist. Runna has more running plans, including ultra, heat-adjusted paces and workouts on Garmin, COROS, Suunto and Apple Watch. Hevy has a social feed, a web app and a Wear OS app. Zurge has no watch app or Garmin connection yet. If you run seriously and lift lightly, Runna on its own may be all you need.
Questions
Do Runna and Hevy sync with each other?
We found no integration between them (checked 2026-11-06). Runna's help center says it can't sync strength workouts from other apps, and Hevy only sends workouts to Strava, not the other way round. Each app plans without knowing what the other has scheduled.
Can Runna replace Hevy for lifting?
Not for most lifters. Runna adds pre-built strength sessions to your calendar, but you can't build your own workouts, and the sessions don't change the running plan. It suits runners who want light strength work, not people following their own split.
How much do Runna and Hevy cost together?
In the US, Runna is $119.99 a year and Hevy Pro is $23.99 a year, so $143.98 for both (checked 2026-11-06). Monthly, it's $19.99 plus $2.99.
Can I move my Hevy history to Zurge?
Zurge imports Strong CSV exports today. Hevy import is on the way.
Does Zurge work with Strava?
Yes. Connect Strava in Zurge and your runs upload there.
How much does Zurge cost?
Plans, workout and run logging, goals, PRs and history are free. Zolt Pro is $39.99 a year in the US and adds the coach chat, the Claude and ChatGPT connector, measurements and progress photos, plus Pro in the Zolt nutrition app.
Sources
- Runna help center: Adding strength training to your Runna plan. support.runna.com/en/articles/15624879-adding-strength-training-to-your-runna-plan
- Runna pricing. www.runna.com/pricing
- Runna help center: connected apps and watches. support.runna.com/en/collections/17889220-connected-apps-watches
- Hevy on the US App Store (prices and features). apps.apple.com/us/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350
- Hevy: Strava integration (one way, Hevy to Strava). www.hevyapp.com/features/strava-integration/
Runna and Hevy details come from their public websites, app store listings and published pricing, checked on Nov 6, 2026. Prices vary by country and change often; check the app before you buy. Runna and Hevy are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to identify the products. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.