mytrainingforecast.run

What It Is

myTrainingForecast (myTF) is a running injury-prevention and training-load monitoring tool for Strava users, provided by UK-based scitracs Ltd. It is not a conventional generative AI tool; instead, it combines sports science, statistical models, and users’ training data to estimate the risk of overuse injuries, then sends updates—such as by email—after each run to show how that risk has changed.

Core Capabilities

The free model is based on the acute-to-chronic training load ratio, ACR/ACWR, comparing training load over the past 7 days with the past 28 days. It uses zones such as purple, blue, green, orange, and red to indicate whether training is too low, appropriate, or overloaded. The Premium model goes further with multivariable Cox regression, incorporating weekly distance, longest run, elevation gain, and individual factors such as age, sex, experience, injury history, and baseline mileage. Its “cumulative overload” metric also pays particular attention to structural adaptation in tendons, ligaments, and bones over a months-long timescale, making it more targeted than tools that only look at short-term fatigue.

Pricing and Integrations

The product uses a free tier plus a Premium subscription. The free version includes the basic injury model, a 1-week running planner, 1 month of historical charts, and email alerts for risk changes. Premium adds a 12-week run/ride/swim planner, 5 years of history, multi-sport charts, personalized risk alerts, ACR alerts, and more, with a 7-day free trial. The site does not disclose a specific price, stating only that the annual subscription costs less than a single physiotherapy session. Strava integration is currently supported; users of other platforms need to join a waitlist.

Pros, Cons, and Limitations

Its strengths are that the model is clearly explained, cites peer-reviewed research, and does not operate as a black box. It is especially useful for beginners, marathon/ultramarathon training, returning from injury, and gradually increasing mileage. Its drawbacks are that it depends on Strava, cannot predict traumatic injuries such as falls or ankle sprains, and cannot replace advice from doctors, physiotherapists, or strength-training professionals. Pricing, payment methods, a Chinese interface, and availability from mainland China are not clearly stated.

Who It’s For and Access From China

It is best suited to runners who consistently log their training and want to reduce the risk of overuse issues such as runner’s knee, shin pain, Achilles tendinitis, and stress fractures. Users in China should note that access to the product itself is uncertain, and because it relies on Strava login and data syncing, the actual experience may be affected by local network conditions. Alternatives worth considering include TrainingPeaks, Strava Fitness & Freshness, Garmin Connect, Runalyze, and Intervals.icu.