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Runners Use ChatGPT as Marathon Coach: AI Creates Custom Training Plans

Runners are using ChatGPT to create personalized marathon training plans instead of hiring human coaches. The AI analyzes past running data and builds custom workout schedules for races like the Paris Marathon.

April 11, 20264 sourcesGood news2 min read

Marathon runners are turning to ChatGPT to replace expensive human coaches. The AI creates custom training plans by analyzing uploaded running data from fitness trackers like Garmin.

One runner used ChatGPT to improve their personal best from 3 hours 50 minutes to a faster time. They paid $20 for a monthly subscription and set up a project where ChatGPT acted as their coach.

Another runner spent six months training for the Paris Marathon using only AI guidance. They lost 20 pounds and completed the race, testing what artificial intelligence can and cannot do for athletic training.

The AI coach provides week-by-week workout plans with specific goals for each training phase. It can adjust schedules based on progress and answer questions about pacing, nutrition, and recovery.

Traditional running coaches charge hundreds of dollars per month. ChatGPT's $20 subscription makes personalized training advice accessible to budget-conscious runners.

Why this matters

AI coaching costs $20 per month versus hundreds for human trainers. This could make personalized running advice available to millions of people who can't afford professional coaching.

What to watch

More runners will likely test AI coaching as marathon season approaches in spring 2024.

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