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Updates from Prato Studios, deep dives into training science, and stories from the community.

February 10, 2026Coaching

AI Coach vs. Human Coach: The Real Cost-Benefit Analysis for Serious Runners

What does a running coach actually cost — and can AI coaching deliver the same value? An honest comparison of human coaching, AI coaching, and generic apps for trail and ultra runners.

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February 10, 2026Privacy

Your Running Data Deserves Better: Why Privacy-First Architecture Matters

Fitness apps collect an average of 12 data types — and most share your data with third parties. Here's what privacy-first architecture actually looks like for runners, and why it matters.

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February 10, 2026Training Science

Preventing Overtraining Before It Happens: How AI Spots What You Miss

Trail and ultra runners face unique overtraining risks from terrain stress, elevation, and race stacking. Learn how to use ACWR tracking and AI coaching to spot warning signs before they become injuries.

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December 4, 2025AI Run Coaching

Ultimate Guide to AI Run Coaching

Discover how Contextual Intelligence and on-device processing are revolutionizing run coaching with adaptive plans and privacy-first architecture.

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November 25, 2025Engineering

Why Hannah Doesn't Need Your GPS Coordinates

How we architected a privacy-first AI that coaches you based on patterns, not surveillance. A deep dive into our "Hierarchical Context" system.

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