Built by runners,
for runners
Snel exists because smart training should be free and accessible to everyone who laces up.
The story
Snel is Dutch for fast. That's the whole point: we help you get faster. Whether you're chasing your first 5K or shaving minutes off your marathon, every workout in Snel is designed to make you a faster, stronger runner.
We started Snel because we were frustrated. Every running app either gave us a static PDF plan that broke the moment life got in the way, or charged €15-30/month for features that should be table stakes.
The science behind good training isn't secret. Jack Daniels published his VO2max formula decades ago. Periodization is well-understood. Load monitoring principles are taught in every coaching certification. The knowledge is free, so why isn't the software?
So we built it. A training engine built on proven sport science. Lean, science-backed coaching instead of celebrity-pricing markups. Just decades of coaching research, delivered for free.
What we believe
Free means free
No card required on the free tier. Every runner gets an adaptive training plan, VO2max zones, and adaptation for free. We're building Snel Pro with optional extras like AI coaching and advanced analytics for runners who want even more, but the core training experience stays free.
Science over hype
Every feature in Snel is grounded in established exercise science. We don't invent proprietary "AI magic." We implement proven methods (VO2max, periodization, load monitoring) and make them accessible.
Your data is protected
We don't sell your training data. We don't use it for advertising. You can export everything anytime. Delete your account and it's gone for real. No dark patterns.
Built in Europe
Snel is European by design. GDPR-compliant from day one, not as an afterthought. Your data stays protected under EU law. No tracking pixels from Silicon Valley.
Built on real sport science
Snel's training engine uses Jack Daniels' VO2max formula to calculate your exact training zones, proven periodisation principles to structure your plan into phases, and load monitoring research to keep you healthy. Every workout, every adaptation, every zone is grounded in decades of coaching science.
Your data is stored securely and encrypted, with row-level security ensuring only you can access your training history. We don't sell it, we don't use it for advertising, and you can export or delete everything at any time. Because the engine is lightweight and efficient, we can offer the core training experience for free. No catches, just better training.