Cal Tri Events in AI-based coaching tie-up with Athletica
Cal Tri Events has confirmed a new partnership with Athletica, a specialist in AI training solutions for endurance athletes. Under the collaboration, athletes signing up for Cal Tri’s multisport races can gain exclusive access to personalized training plans via Athletica’s adaptive training platform.
Cal Tri Events is billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US, with 10,000+ annual athlete registrations. All athletes registering for Cal Tri’s events will be able to access training plans that are personalized to their current fitness level. Athletica training plans also make dynamic adjustments based on performance data derived from devices such as Garmin and Apple Watch, and platforms such as Strava.
Athletica notes that it leverages the latest research in exercise physiology to deliver personalized, dynamic training plans. These plans adapt in real-time to each athlete’s progress, ensuring that both novice and experienced athletes train effectively and efficiently for their races.
“Athletica was founded on the principle of making science-based training accessible to all athletes, regardless of their experience,” said Mark Bridges, CEO of Athletica.
“By partnering with Cal Tri Events, we’re able to bring our AI-powered coaching to athletes across multiple endurance disciplines. Whether they are training for their first sprint triathlon or preparing for a competitive bike race, Athletica’s science-based approach ensures they train smarter and reach their full potential.”
Thom Richmond, CEO of Cal Tri Events, said “Cal Tri Events is thrilled to partner with Athletica and offer our athletes a unique opportunity to train with cutting-edge technology.
“Our goal is to make endurance sports safe, affordable and accessible, and Athletica’s personalized, AI-driven training plans help us meet that mission by offering high-quality, science-based coaching that athletes of all levels can afford and safely benefit from.”
Key features of the partnership include:
- Ai-driven adaptive training: Athletica notes that its platform uses advanced AI to continuously adjust training plans based on the athlete’s progress, fitness, and race goals.
- Exclusive access for Cal Tri participants: Athletes who sign up for Cal Tri Events will receive special offers, including free trials and discounted subscriptions to Athletica’s training platform.
- Support for all race types: Athletica’s platform caters to athletes training for triathlons, duathlons, running events, and bike races, offering sport-specific plans tailored to each event.
- Real-time adjustments: Athletica integrates with popular fitness devices to provide real-time feedback and ensure athletes are training at the right intensity for optimal performance.
Athletica adds that its platform is built on a foundation of cutting-edge sports science. Led by Dr Paul Laursen, a specialist in endurance performance, the platform uses metrics such as heart rate, power, and training load to optimize an athlete’s training and recovery.
This data-driven approach ensures that athletes can train smarter, reduce the risk of injury, and improve performance.
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