Set Race Day.
Train Backwards.
Tortoise turns marathon prep into a game: adaptive daily workouts, visible progress, and a race-day-first plan that actually fits your life.
Mission Board
Seattle Marathon
Current Streak
12 days
XP This Week
1,240 XP
Race Readiness
78%
Built to Keep You Consistent
Serious training outcomes, playful UX, and a coaching system that adapts to real life.
Race-Day-First Planning
Set your race date first. Every workout is sequenced backwards from that finish line, ensuring you peak at exactly the right moment.
Adaptive AI Coach
Plans update when you miss sessions, feel stronger, or hit a stressful week.
Daily Quest Structure
Every day has a clear mission so you always know exactly what to do next.
Performance Milestones
Visual progress from base build to peak week to race-day readiness. Watch your fitness unfold week by week.
Streak + XP Motivation
Gamified momentum loops without burnout
Train with Friends
Social accountability, less lonely prep
Your Race-Day Workflow
Not generic plans. A clean sequence from target date to finish-line execution.
STEP 01
Pick Your Race
Choose your target race and date. This anchors your full training timeline.
STEP 02
Plan Builds Backwards
Tortoise maps the exact progression from today to race day.
STEP 03
AI Adapts Daily
Busy week? Missed run? Great session? The plan adjusts without losing momentum.
STEP 04
Show Up Ready
Hit race day with confidence from consistent, structured prep.
Your Race Timeline, Visualized
A coaching roadmap from day one to your finish line.
Base
Weeks 1-3
Build consistency
Build
Weeks 4-7
Increase volume safely
Peak
Weeks 8-10
Race-specific intensity
Taper
Weeks 11-12
Recover + sharpen
Race
Day 84
Execute your plan
See the Product, Not Just the Promise
A focused app showcase inspired by top mobile landing patterns: feature tabs + one premium device frame.
Daily Quest
Today: Easy 4 mile recovery run
Every day has one clear mission. No guessing, no decision fatigue—just the next best run for your race timeline.
Tortoise vs Static Training Plans
Why race-day-first coaching changes everything.
Runner Story
From "I can’t" to finish line
“I used to skip runs whenever life got busy. Tortoise kept adapting my plan, and the streak system kept me in motion. 14 weeks later I finished my first half marathon feeling strong.”
— Alex, first-time half marathon finisher
Before
2
runs/week average
After
5
runs/week average
Result
1:59:42
first half marathon finish time
Pricing That Grows With You
Start free, then unlock race-day-first AI coaching when you're ready.
Free
Try Tortoise and build your running rhythm
- Race goal setup
- Basic training schedule
- Streak tracking
- Community access
Tortoise Pro
AI-native coaching built around your race day
- Set race day, train backwards automatically
- Adaptive AI plan updates
- Advanced analytics + pacing insights
- Friend challenges + motivation loops
- Knowledge hub + recovery guidance
- Priority support
Runners are sticking with it
Consistency wins races. Tortoise makes consistency feel rewarding.
“I finally stopped guessing what to run. The race-day plan made everything click.”
Maya K.
First-time marathoner
“It adapts when life gets messy. That one feature kept me consistent for 4 months straight.”
Daniel R.
Busy dad + runner
“The app feels like a coach and a game at the same time. Weirdly addictive in a good way.”
Chris L.
Half marathon PR
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Absolutely! Tortoise is specifically designed for beginners. Our training programs start with walk/run intervals and gradually build your fitness. The AI adapts to your pace, not the other way around. 73% of our users started as complete beginners.
Ready to Lock In Race Day?
Join runners using race-day-first planning to train smarter, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process.
Free to download. Premium features available. iOS only.