What should trigger proactive coaching
A useful proactive message identifies the evidence, states what is unknown and gives one proportionate action.
| Return after inactivity | Recommend an easy return without claiming readiness. |
|---|---|
| Sudden volume increase | Flag the load change without diagnosing injury risk. |
| Missed planned run | Ask why before moving or stacking training. |
| Race preparation gap | Explain the evidence and offer a safer goal or timeline. |
What is AI Agent Coach?
AI Agent Coach is RunAnalytics' Premium feature that provides proactive, personalized coaching after every run. Unlike traditional coaching apps that wait for you to ask questions, AI Agent Coach automatically analyzes your activities and delivers actionable insights.
Think of it as having a dedicated running coach who reviews every single workout and provides immediate feedback, recovery recommendations, and adjustments to your training plan.
How Proactive Coaching Works
After each run syncs from Strava, AI Agent Coach:
- Analyzes your pace, heart rate, cadence, and elevation data
- Compares performance to your historical patterns
- Identifies areas of improvement and potential concerns
- Generates a personalized coaching recap
- Suggests next steps based on your goals and training plan
Key Features
Post-Activity Recaps: Get instant analysis and feedback after every run, highlighting what went well and what to focus on next.
Training Plan Integration: AI Agent Coach understands your current training plan and adjusts recommendations accordingly.
Goal Tracking: Track progress toward your race goals with AI-powered predictions and milestone updates.
Recovery Guidance: Receive personalized recovery recommendations based on your training load and fatigue levels.
Benefits for Runners
The feature is designed to support:
- Better adherence to training plans
- Faster recovery between hard workouts
- More confidence in race-day preparation
- Earlier review of unusual training-load changes
Getting Started
AI Agent Coach is available to Premium subscribers. Connect your Strava account, set your goals, and start receiving proactive coaching after your very next run.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is AI coaching compared to a human coach?
AI Agent Coach analyzes the same data a human coach would: heart rate, pace, cadence, and elevation. It processes that data instantly and consistently. It excels at pattern recognition across your training history, identifying trends a human might miss. However, it cannot observe your running form visually or understand every external life factor affecting your training.
Can I use AI Agent Coach alongside a human running coach?
Absolutely! Many runners use both. AI Agent Coach provides immediate feedback after every run, while your human coach handles big-picture strategy, race planning, and personal motivation. The AI insights can actually help your human coach by providing detailed data summaries.
What data does AI Agent Coach analyze?
The AI analyzes all available data from your Strava activities: pace and splits, heart rate zones and trends, cadence, elevation gain, time in zones, effort distribution, and historical patterns. It also considers your stated goals, upcoming races, and training preferences.
How do I change my coaching preferences?
You can update your coaching tone, goals, race dates, and available training days anytime in your Coach Settings. Changes take effect immediately for your next synced activity.
Does AI Agent Coach work for non-running activities?
Currently, AI Agent Coach is optimized for running activities. It will analyze walks and hikes but provides the most detailed insights for runs. Support for cycling and other activities is on our roadmap.
Is my training data private and secure?
Review the current Privacy Policy for how training data is stored, processed and shared. Product pages should not substitute for the governing policy.
What if I disagree with the AI's recommendation?
You're always in control. Treat the output as a recommendation, add context the activity data missed and do not follow advice that conflicts with symptoms or qualified professional guidance.