Post #2152110
2026-04-20 09:09 UTC
@piglet The problem that I see is that for a few, ‘what the computer says goes’ seems to be their guiding principle. Common sense appear to be lacking in some. But I will stick to running comfortably and to my limits (sometimes) - with pasta and bananas as familiar pre run (long ones anyway) grub. I have never seen the need for a ‘personal trainer’ - automate or otherwise. But then I am simply a decent runner rather than someone aspiring to ‘professional’ standards….
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@piglet@mastodon.scot 2026-04-20 09:24
@Wen Yeah it's the "AI is magic and knows better than you so pay the subscription" hype but then I've developed a streak of cynicism towards running industry products (and the vast marketing as content reservoir of YouTube and podcasts) - it's the most elemental and simple possible sport/exercise and you "need" none of it beyond shoes that fit properly and some bounce.
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@jan@mastodon.scot 2026-04-20 10:22
@Wen @piglet That neatly covers all everyday runners really need, @Wen. Reading the article, running with an AI PT looks about as risky as running without a human one. 😂