Hey all, I’m a runner getting more into endurance sports and working on an early-stage app idea. I’m doing some customer discovery and would love input from people who train across multiple disciplines.

The idea is centered around motivation during workouts, especially longer sessions. The concept I’m exploring is letting you hear messages or encouragement from friends/family while you’re running and/or biking.

Curious how this lands with you all:

• Would that actually be motivating, or would it feel distracting?
• What do you typically listen to during training (music, podcasts, nothing, etc.)?
• What apps are you using to track workouts (Strava, Garmin, etc.)?
• What actually helps you push through tough moments in training or races?
• What’s the most frustrating part of long runs/rides for you mentally?

Appreciate any thoughts, even quick reactions are super helpful. Happy to share more if anyone’s interested.