How This Former Ironman Wants to Inspire Everyone to Fall in Love With Running

Health Insider recently sat down with the founder of Joggo to discuss how he believes his app is impacting people.

Joggo was created by former Ironman and head running coach Chris Zibutis, who realized the benefits of running many years ago.

But what he had never realized was just how much he was going to shake up the running industry.

Thousands of customers have reached out to him, explaining how the personalized plan Chris has created together with other running specialists has helped them turn their lives around.

So let’s hear from the man himself.

My whole life, I couldn’t understand why people enjoyed running until my brother challenged me to a 10k run

The clear deadline meant no backing out; the time was set, and so was the distance. 

We were not ready to run that far when we bought the tickets. The last kilometers were devastating – torture. But we did it.

After a race, sitting in the restaurant, eating a burger while chugging a coke, and feeling proud about myself came the realization that it was not that bad after all. I could see why one would want to go for a run. 

This first challenge gave me unbelievable drive and motivation to push myself further. My body felt exhausted, but my mind was clearer than ever.

I realized that if I could run this 10k, I could do anything I set my mind to 

With a new goal and motivation, I started running every week, and soon after, I hit my goal of 21k. I remember thinking, ‘Perhaps, only perhaps, it could be possible to double that distance and run a marathon?’

This seemed humanly possible to me at the time. 

Nonetheless – the same strategy applied – purchase a ticket to the event before you are ready and get a training plan. The date has come, and I finished my first marathon. I was broken physically but in the clouds mentally. 

A streak of marathons followed after – Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, China, and Ironman.

I became a running preacher. My friends started joining me on runs; I’d instruct them on basic running rules, help set goals, and create training plans. Not long after, they began applying my methods to complete their marathons and beat personal bests. 

It didn’t seem enough to inspire my friends and family only. I set out a mission to help as many people reach their running goals. 

Today I’m thrilled to be part of the Joggo running app we created together with elite running coaches and experts

Whether you aim to run your first 1k, lose weight, or hit personal bests – our Joggo’s personalized programs will guide and inspire you on every run of the way.

What I’ve found during my years in the running and sports industry is that there’s no such thing as a single running plan that works for everyone. Each plan must be individual.

You’re unique, and your running plan should be too. We combine your lifestyle, health, big data, and science into an ecosystem to create a personalized running plan based on your needs and goals.

You don’t have to do it alone!

Starting something new is intimidating. You’re not in this alone. 

Beginnings are always the hardest. We combine your needs and behavioral science to make running work for you and your goals – from day one. 

I, together with other Joggo running specialists, will create a personalized running plan for you challenging enough to make following it fun without leaving you exhausted. I’m convinced it will be the plan that gets you to your dream body without leaving your home! 

It’s all about commitment, and I know how hard it can be. That’s why I believe in having a routine that adapts to you and complements your lifestyle, instead of flipping it upside down. 

I know you can reach your running goals. It’s only a matter of when. This plan might become your blueprint for making sure it happens as soon as possible while making running fun and safe. 

What you will get with the Joggo app:

Personalized training plan – A personalized running program created by elite trainers and based on your personal needs and goals.

Workouts – No-equipment running workouts and easy-to-follow warm-up and cool-down routines.

Treadmill mode – The app works with every running surface you prefer. Even on the treadmill. 

Educational content – Science-based daily tips to avoid common mistakes and reach your goals faster.

Running tracker – Our app enables GPS tracking, distance, speed monitoring, and activity history to track your free runs as well. 

Weight loss tracker – Weight loss tracker assists you in weight control and helps you lose weight or reach your weight goal faster. 

Audio guidance – The audio guides are your on-call personal coach. Guiding you from the warm-up through the run. 

Personalized meal plan – Nutrition plays a crucial role in training and well-being, so we provide a meal plan tailored to your food preferences, allergies, and health. 

Running is an adventure that can help change your life and transform you. I encourage you to start and see it for yourself.

I believe that personalized running plans are the future of fitness. It’s about losing weight and doing the right running routines that are safe and fit for you.

I encourage you to get your Personalized Running Plan, work on your goal, and be a part of our running community of more than 80,000 happy runners!” 

If you are curious to see how personalized running can improve your workout goals and life, try the free Joggo Running quiz by clicking the link below.

It takes less than a minute.

You are just a few questions away to get a personalized plan created by Chris and his team.