Thank you for Runalyze – Feedback from a new user

RichardTheKing

Dear Hannes and Michael,

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible work you’ve been doing on Runalyze over the years.

Even though my experience with Runalyze is still relatively recent, it very quickly became clear to me that this platform was built with a depth and seriousness that I was missing elsewhere. Interestingly, Runalyze was first recommended to me a few months ago during my interactions with ChatGPT, while I was looking for a more transparent and reliable way to analyse my training data..

I use Garmin primarily for data collection, but Runalyze has already become my main environment for analysis and long-term coherence. What I particularly appreciate is the transparency of the metrics, the consistency of the models, and the freedom to structure and interpret my data properly — something I haven’t found with Garmin Connect or Strava Premium.

In my personal setup, ChatGPT (which I use as a kind of training assistant called “Gippi”) helps me analyse my training and make decisions by relying on my own algorithms and structured data exports. Runalyze plays a central role in this ecosystem, as it provides the clean, consistent and meaningful data foundation that allows this interaction between analysis, reflection and coaching to work reliably.

Because of this philosophy and the quality of the platform, I decided to prioritise Runalyze and support the project directly. It’s refreshing to use a tool focused on understanding performance rather than engagement or gamification.

Thank you again for creating and maintaining such a thoughtful and athlete-respecting platform.

Kind regards,
Richard

RichardTheKing

Objet: Follow-up and structured feedback on Runalyze integration

Dear Team,
I wanted to follow up on my message from December and share something more concrete with you.

Since then, my setup has evolved. I now use a COROS Pace 4 for data collection, while Runalyze remains the analytical backbone of my training ecosystem. Your platform continues to provide the structural depth, transparency, and model consistency that allow serious long-term interpretation.

Over the past months, I have built a structured analytical framework combining COROS data, Runalyze modeling, and a custom decision-support layer powered by ChatGPT (which I use as a training assistant called “Gippi”). In several areas, we have also developed our own complementary algorithms to refine load interpretation, recovery assessment, and biomechanical signals.

Runalyze plays a central role in this system because it provides clean, reliable and coherent data foundations. This allows us to build responsibly on top of it rather than replacing it.

I am currently preparing for a half marathon on April 19 and a marathon scheduled for November 8. The long-term modeling and consistency provided by Runalyze are essential in structuring this progression responsibly, especially regarding load management and fatigue control.

I am attaching a recent post-run report as an example of how your metrics enable structured reflection rather than passive metric consumption.

What I value most is that Runalyze respects athletes by prioritizing understanding over gamification.

Thank you again for the integrity and depth of your work.

Kind regards,
Richard