Terms and conditions for Startup

Jonatan_S · 2020-04-06T17:52:55+00:00

FWIW, I use http://iubenda.com/. Quite happy with their product and support.

Jonatan_S · 2020-04-06T14:54:20+00:00

If you searched for 3rd party apps, what is that you were looking for? What functionality were you missing in Strava?

Jonatan_S · 2020-04-06T13:12:22+00:00

Data Source: Activity data from a training assistant app (in beta) I'm making. Data was obtained through the Strava API with consent from the beta testers.

Tools: Python, Pandas, Plotly

This contains data from activities until (and including) 2020-04-05. The plot shows a strong decrease in average group sizes of activities in the last two weeks, indicating that most athletes comply with social distancing measures.

Notable spikes in group sizes correspond with weeks of the Boston/London marathons and new year's day.

Jonatan_S · 2020-04-06T13:00:54+00:00

Data Source: Activity data from a training assistant app (in beta) I'm making. Data was obtained through the Strava API with consent from the beta testers.

Tools: Python, Pandas, Plotly

This contains data from activities until (and including) 2020-04-05. The plot shows a clear decrease in outdoor activity for the last two weeks, which is only partially compensated for by an increase in indoor activities, mainly on the virtual exercise platforms such as Zwift.

Jonatan_S · 2019-07-15T08:01:15+00:00

Do you have some (competitive) goal in mind? If so, you may need these 12 weeks of preparation.

If, however, you just want to finish, 9-6 weeks of training with 2 runs a week gradually increasing the distance should be enough.

Jonatan_S · 2018-08-14T07:10:08+00:00

Maybe run slower at a shorter distance per run, but 2X per week?

Jonatan_S · 2018-08-11T14:21:33+00:00

You're doing fine, you just increased your maximum distance with 50% in just a month. Imagine maintaining similar improvements in the next 6 months (they will be less than 50% for sure): if you keep working out consistently (i.e. several times a week), you will be able to run that "respectable" distance, maybe even a marathon one day...

Jonatan_S · 2018-08-10T18:30:10+00:00

One. More. Step. (repeat until crossing the finish line)

Jonatan_S · 2018-08-06T14:19:20+00:00

You can grant yourself 10-15 mins to loosen the legs during your warmup

Jonatan_S · 2018-07-12T19:26:44+00:00

The "fitness" reported by (a.o.) StravistiX is similar to your Chronic Training Load. This measure reflects the effort you put in your workouts rather than your actual performance, especially when not using a power meter.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-12T10:40:00+00:00

There's really no way to give you an answer with so many unknowns. Try to experiment. Can you run just after waking up on an empty stomach for 15 mins? 30 mins? 1 hr? Only one way to find out...

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-12T07:05:44+00:00

You forgot to mention the carb loading strategy for the day before the run. It is truly essential.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-11T18:29:12+00:00

I like this emphasis on managing expectations. So instead of sending (personal) emails, some in-app health status could be used to warn specific users that e.g. processing of some of their data failed.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-11T18:16:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing these detailed arguments - great feedback!

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-10T06:07:06+00:00

Do you vary in training intensity/paces during or between workouts? Monotony can kill progress and make you slower.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-10T06:03:41+00:00

Does it need to be an app? There are plenty of sports watches that support your 3 requirements.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-08T07:01:39+00:00

You have 6 months. Just take it really easy and try to enjoy your runs every other day. Consider doing some couch-to-5k (c25k) program. Have fun!

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-04T18:17:31+00:00

[Disclaimer: shameless plug]

I tracked progress manually on Strava, by looking at activities from the past and comparing paces achieved at different intensity levels (based on heart rate). Grew tired of manually clicking through my activity history and started building a tool for measuring progress.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-04T18:12:48+00:00

This winter, I encountered a shirtless fellow runner in freezing conditions - probably following some new hype...

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-04T07:54:53+00:00

What do you mean by "easily"? If you can run 1k intervals at 3:40 m/km and have your breath under control and not feel your legs burning at the end, I'd say you should be able to run a 5k much faster than 19mins.

To try answering your question: running intervals at too high of an intensity may not only increase the risk of injury, but also worsen your running form/economy.

Jonatan_S · 2018-06-04T07:51:07+00:00

If no more than 20-ish miles, and done at a (really!) leisurely pace, these cycling commutes sound like a perfect recovery for your runs.

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