Shooson was built around a simple idea: your running app should adapt to you, not the other way around.

That does not just mean training plans. It also means the small quality-of-life details that make an app feel calmer, more personal, and easier to live with every day.

Here are a few of the control features already live in Shooson, and why they matter.

Light mode or dark mode: your call

Some runners want a bright, clean interface during the day. Others want a darker look for early starts, late evenings, or just personal preference. Shooson supports both from the outset, so you do not have to settle for a design that feels wrong every time you open the app.

Shooson settings screen in dark mode — Dark Mode

Shooson settings screen in light mode — Light Mode

Shooson settings details in dark mode — Dark Mode

Shooson settings details in light mode — Light Mode

Notification settings that respect your attention

Some people want every nudge. Some only want the important ones. Some want none at all.

Shooson gives you that control directly. Turn notifications on, off, or tailor them to what actually helps you stay consistent without making your phone feel noisy.

Shooson notification settings screen — Choose which notifications matter to you.

Warm-up and cool-down timing is yours to set

We recommend warming up and cooling down. But recommendations should still be flexible.

With Shooson, you can set your own warm-up and cool-down timing, or switch them off entirely. That matters because runners have different routines, available time, injury histories, and preferences. Your app should support that reality instead of forcing one fixed workflow on everyone.

Shooson lower settings screen showing runner controls — More runner controls in settings.

Shooson warm-up and cool-down timing settings — Set your own warm-up and cool-down times.

Small improvements, real effect

None of these features is flashy on its own. That is exactly the point.

The best running apps do not just track miles. They reduce friction, respect your preferences, and make it easier to keep showing up. Shooson is being built around those details from day one.

Want to help us shape Shooson?

Shooson is in closed beta, and we are improving it quickly with feedback from real runners every week.

If you want early access, have ideas, or want to help shape a running app built around runner control, join the beta waitlist:

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