# General **URL:** https://forum.athletica.ai/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.athletica.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.athletica.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.athletica.ai/tags.md) --- ## [Need Help? Here’s the Fastest Way to Get It](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/need-help-here-s-the-fastest-way-to-get-it/4183)
**Author:** [@Marjaana](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Marjaana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/need-help-here-s-the-fastest-way-to-get-it/4183 "2025-09-29T15:43:05Z")
Happy Monday all, We love how engaged and curious this community is — your questions and feedback help us keep making Athletica better. A quick reminder on the best way to get support: Check our Knowledge Base first … --- ## [Are You New to Athletica? Start here](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/are-you-new-to-athletica-start-here/2881)
**Author:** [@Marjaana](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Marjaana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/are-you-new-to-athletica-start-here/2881 "2025-02-15T18:18:18Z")
Are you new to Athletica? Let’s get you started… Here are a few steps to make your experience flow seamlessly: Connect your wearable / Strava. At the moment, we connect directly with Garmin and Concept 2 rowers, and … --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
A hub for news, updates, feature requests, and user guides related to the Athletica platform. --- ## [Frontier X2 and Afib](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/frontier-x2-and-afib/5092)
**Author:** [@GringoGravel](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/GringoGravel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/frontier-x2-and-afib/5092 "2026-10-31T16:18:43Z")
I recently listened to a podcast from about two years ago in which Dr. Paul Larson discussed how the Frontier X2 heart rate monitor can be a valuable tool for athletes with AFib. I’m a 66-year-old male who enjoys cyclin… --- ## [Workout Differences in Low v. Medium Volume?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/workout-differences-in-low-v-medium-volume/5074)
**Author:** [@mcle1990](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/mcle1990)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/workout-differences-in-low-v-medium-volume/5074 "2026-10-30T21:08:52Z")
Is there a way to see what workouts are “included” in each volume level of the plan for certain sports? For example, when I’ve been in a one day all around cycling plan, low volume is generally pretty consistent from we… --- ## [How to keep the swim / bike sessions during the marathon training?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/how-to-keep-the-swim-bike-sessions-during-the-marathon-training/5050)
**Author:** [@odkv](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/odkv)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/how-to-keep-the-swim-bike-sessions-during-the-marathon-training/5050 "2026-10-30T18:56:12Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some help with the best approaches to build the marathon plan with some cross-training sessions. My goal is to have a marathon training plan but still have one swim and one bike session … --- ## [Strength for your Main Sport](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/strength-for-your-main-sport/5091)
**Author:** [@Phil](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Phil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/strength-for-your-main-sport/5091 "2026-10-30T18:38:17Z")
Interested what routines if any have to support your main sport / activity. I have been notoriously lax at doing any strength work. Great at the aerobic side with my cycling and walking. But gyms have never been my th… --- ## [70.3 PB 4h24' how i trained (with heat training)](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/70-3-pb-4h24-how-i-trained-with-heat-training/5079)
**Author:** [@Giuseppe85](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Giuseppe85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/70-3-pb-4h24-how-i-trained-with-heat-training/5079 "2026-10-30T11:55:06Z")
Hi everyone! I’m really happy with my personal best in the 70.3, and I’d like to share my 2-month preparation journey. I followed “High Volume” plans, completing about 90% of the sessions—though I swapped out the plyome… --- ## [Dashboard suggestion](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/dashboard-suggestion/5086)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/dashboard-suggestion/5086 "2026-10-30T11:48:34Z")
I very much like the Dashboard and how it reports a number of things like where I am in the programme, what today’s activity is, and the box about recovery. The recovery box pulls in various parameters like sleep duratio… --- ## [Trail running plans](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/trail-running-plans/5089)
**Author:** [@Giuseppe85](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Giuseppe85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/trail-running-plans/5089 "2026-10-30T11:46:03Z")
Hi everyone, would it be possible to include trail running races in the training plans? There are many short trail races—around 18–20 km—that require specific training, as well as longer ones—60–80 km—that call for a pr… --- ## [Scheduling in iCal](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/scheduling-in-ical/5087)
**Author:** [@Aet](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Aet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/scheduling-in-ical/5087 "2026-10-28T16:36:50Z")
I wonder if this is technically possible or easy to do. I would like to drag the training into the exact spot in my calendar. Or changing the start time in the training description. It would help scheduling and planning … --- ## [Real time information](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/real-time-information/4892)
**Author:** [@Prato](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Prato)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/real-time-information/4892 "2026-10-28T16:28:07Z")
Last Saturday while i was running, it came to me an idea: I normally run and ride with my garmin watch and I use normally the function livetrak. So i thought that if also athletica has an email i could share my activit… --- ## [Best way to add a race day session to the race on my calendar](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/best-way-to-add-a-race-day-session-to-the-race-on-my-calendar/5061)
**Author:** [@Fracmo](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Fracmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/best-way-to-add-a-race-day-session-to-the-race-on-my-calendar/5061 "2026-10-27T22:18:18Z")
Hello, I would like to get some feedback on how to add my race day .fit file to the race on my calendar. I am a rower and use the NK stroke coach to record the session and export to Athletica as a .fit file. When I tr… --- ## [Test week for cycling using heart rate?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/test-week-for-cycling-using-heart-rate/5072)
**Author:** [@the-primal-swede](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/the-primal-swede)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/test-week-for-cycling-using-heart-rate/5072 "2026-10-27T22:16:39Z")
Hi there, A client of mine will be doing his test week shortly, for cycling (FTP test, power profile test). However, he does not have an indoor trainer showing effect or watt. He has a heart rate monitor however, so wou… --- ## [Return the old daily availability sliders from the Old UI](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/return-the-old-daily-availability-sliders-from-the-old-ui/5085)
**Author:** [@janjotat](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/janjotat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/return-the-old-daily-availability-sliders-from-the-old-ui/5085 "2026-10-26T11:40:28Z")
Here is why I would like this feature back: I have about 16 hours of consistent availability per week that I can sometimes stretch to 18-19 hours. However, I am on the mid-volume training plan, which gives me about 12 h… --- ## [Ironman Wales 2026 - DNF - What the data says](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/ironman-wales-2026-dnf-what-the-data-says/5049)
**Author:** [@KCamp](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/KCamp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/ironman-wales-2026-dnf-what-the-data-says/5049 "2026-10-13T15:32:21Z")
Ironman Wales: When the Data Raises More Questions Than Answers Ironman Wales became my second DNF, but perhaps the most interesting race I’ve analysed afterwards. The swim and bike went largely to plan. I started the m… --- ## [Duplicate activity recordings imports and syncing](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/duplicate-activity-recordings-imports-and-syncing/3600)
**Author:** [@mtnphotog](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/mtnphotog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/duplicate-activity-recordings-imports-and-syncing/3600 "2026-10-09T14:59:41Z")
Hello, how does Athletica handle activities recorded on multiple devices? I almost always record my rides on both my Garmin watch and my Hammerhead computer or Rouvy app and these both sync to Strava as well for backup.… --- ## [Have you ever used a tool like Power Breathe or BreatheBetter bag to improve your lung function?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/have-you-ever-used-a-tool-like-power-breathe-or-breathebetter-bag-to-improve-your-lung-function/3348)
**Author:** [@SimpleEnduranceCoach](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/SimpleEnduranceCoach)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/have-you-ever-used-a-tool-like-power-breathe-or-breathebetter-bag-to-improve-your-lung-function/3348 "2026-10-08T16:30:57Z")
In the most recent Athlete’s Compass podcast, we discussed how your lungs can limit your VO2max, or your capacity to use oxygen to power your exercise. For some of us, like me, asthma and other respiratory diseases can … --- ## [Race Plans and Results 2026](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/race-plans-and-results-2026/4666)
**Author:** [@jockefc23](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/jockefc23)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/race-plans-and-results-2026/4666 "2026-10-02T21:04:10Z")
Thought I would start this up for this year and combine the 2 so that we can all share plans and results from 2026, plus hopefully how you feel Athletica has helped (or hindered :confused:) your achievements! First up f… --- ## [Forcing the plan to schedule double run days?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/forcing-the-plan-to-schedule-double-run-days/5057)
**Author:** [@jockefc23](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/jockefc23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/forcing-the-plan-to-schedule-double-run-days/5057 "2026-10-02T21:03:31Z")
Last marathon training plan I had worked perfectly for me, with double run days rather than 1 longish run per day. I can’t seem to get this replicated but I haven’t changed any of my settings since. I’ve asked the AI co… --- ## [Athlete's Compass Podcast - What are your questions](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/athletes-compass-podcast-what-are-your-questions/4153)
**Author:** [@SimpleEnduranceCoach](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/SimpleEnduranceCoach)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/athletes-compass-podcast-what-are-your-questions/4153 "2026-09-30T18:55:15Z")
We’ve got a great series of topics coming up on the Athlete’s Compass. What questions do you have for us? Here are the topics: Periodization of Training Insulin Resistance/Sensitivity and what that means for our nutri… --- ## [Syncing a 3rd party workout with what's prescribed in Athletica](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/syncing-a-3rd-party-workout-with-whats-prescribed-in-athletica/4970)
**Author:** [@aspirerperspirer](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/aspirerperspirer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/syncing-a-3rd-party-workout-with-whats-prescribed-in-athletica/4970 "2026-09-28T11:41:07Z")
Hi everyone, New to Athletica and so far so good! Need some advice though. I’ve been prescribed 2:30:00 Z2 endurance sessions in Build phase but I’m only doing indoor training now so I have no access to undulating terr… --- ## [Dual Limit Setting from Athletica, possible?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/dual-limit-setting-from-athletica-possible/5045)
**Author:** [@KinesioMS](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/KinesioMS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/dual-limit-setting-from-athletica-possible/5045 "2026-09-21T19:05:38Z")
For the past three years, I’ve allowed Athletica’s AI Coach to automatically determine whether each training session should be managed by pace, power or heart rate. I recently had a lightbulb moment: My Garmin Forerunne… --- ## [How much does Athletica actually use the race target time?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/how-much-does-athletica-actually-use-the-race-target-time/5036)
**Author:** [@qfcoach](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/qfcoach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/how-much-does-athletica-actually-use-the-race-target-time/5036 "2026-09-17T11:09:44Z")
I’m training for Berlin and I’m curious about how Athletica uses the target time entered for a race. My target is quite ambitious, but during the build I’ve often felt that the prescribed paces and overall intensity wer… --- ## [Training Plan for Ultra Cycling with AI Coach Help](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-plan-for-ultra-cycling-with-ai-coach-help/4950)
**Author:** [@Phil](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Phil)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-plan-for-ultra-cycling-with-ai-coach-help/4950 "2026-09-12T16:54:42Z")
Moved out of Compass Podcast thread. I cycle ultra endurance length events, with my A event each year always being 1000km or more. I have been riding them every year since 2012, with my first 1000km+ event in 2013. I t… --- ## [ATHLETICA What Is, what It Is NOT](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/athletica-what-is-what-it-is-not/5038)
**Author:** [@Giuseppe85](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Giuseppe85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/athletica-what-is-what-it-is-not/5038 "2026-09-12T16:52:29Z")
Hi there boys I’ve been trying to summarise (with the help of Claude :blush: ) What is Athletica (technical summary)…if I had to explain it to a fellow athlete friend: It’s a training planning algorithm that builds and … --- ## [Default running prescription switches back to pace from power](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/default-running-prescription-switches-back-to-pace-from-power/4972)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/default-running-prescription-switches-back-to-pace-from-power/4972 "2026-09-12T13:11:56Z")
I run based on power from my Stryd, whenever I change my preference for default running prescription to power it changes back to pace within the same day. --- ## [🆕 New Beta Feature: Countdown Display for Plan Updates](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/new-beta-feature-countdown-display-for-plan-updates/3443)
**Author:** [@Prof](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Prof)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/new-beta-feature-countdown-display-for-plan-updates/3443 "2026-09-09T19:30:58Z")
We’ve added a new countdown display when you request a training plan update or fine-tune your plan. It shows the estimated time until your new prescription is ready, based on your recent request history. Once it’s do… --- ## [Useful tips from recent updates](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/useful-tips-from-recent-updates/5032)
**Author:** [@Marjaana](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Marjaana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/useful-tips-from-recent-updates/5032 "2026-09-08T17:19:07Z")
Hey all Athletica athletes, the team is cranking out a lot of updates, making it nearly impossible to keep YOU updated on all of them. You can see latest releases in your web app under Support - Latest Updates - latest… --- ## [Training framework for a 1000km Ultra Run](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-framework-for-a-1000km-ultra-run/4890)
**Author:** [@Jwchter](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Jwchter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-framework-for-a-1000km-ultra-run/4890 "2026-09-08T14:28:01Z")
Hi all, I want to share my experience with Athletica and its science based approach. In my article “the coach” is - the Athletica coach, and I used what I learned from Athletica to build my own framework for my self su… [Next page](https://forum.athletica.ai/c/general/4.md?page=1)