The method behind the hamster
The principles that power Hammy aren't made up. They come from real training methodologies developed by ultramarathon and marathon runners — and tested with real beginners.
Every nudge, reward, and rest day in the app is intentional.
Every mechanic in Run Hammy Run is grounded in principles used by ultramarathon and marathon runners to build lasting habits.
These principles have been refined through coaching multiple new runners — from their first kilometre to their first race.
Hammy's growth system mirrors how real training plans build fitness: gradually, consistently, and with purpose.
We translated the mental frameworks that keep experienced runners motivated into game mechanics that work for everyone.
Most running apps tell you what to do. We built Hammy to help you understand why. Consistency matters more than intensity. Recovery is as important as effort. Progress should be gradual, not sudden. These aren't opinions — they're the principles that carry runners from their first kilometre to the finish line.
We turned these invisible principles into something you can see and feel. When Hammy is thriving, your training is on track. When Hammy's tired, it might be time to rest. The game mechanics aren't arbitrary — they're a mirror of what good training actually looks like.
Start running with principles that actually work — wrapped in the cutest companion around.