What is Vertical - AI Running Coach
Vertical is a science-based adaptive AI running coach that learns from your training and recovery data. It combines biometric data from your wearable device (heart rate, HRV, sleep, recovery) with your personal input (goals, schedule, injury history) to create a personalized running plan that adapts to your life. Unlike static training plans, Vertical adjusts daily based on your readiness, helping you hit your goals with fewer injuries and setbacks.
How to use Vertical - AI Running Coach
- Connect your wearable – Link your Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, or Apple Watch (coming soon) to pull in your biometric data.
- Have a conversation – Hop on a voice call or chat with your coach to discuss goals, schedule, injury history, and anything a watch can't measure.
- Get your plan – Your coach builds a personalized training plan grounded in 500+ peer-reviewed papers and real coaching experience. You can move sessions, ask why, and adjust based on your preferences.
- Run and adapt – After every workout, your coach analyzes the data and adjusts future sessions. Mention an injury, and the next two weeks rewrite themselves.
Features of Vertical - AI Running Coach
- Adaptive training plans – Plans adjust daily based on HRV, sleep, recovery, and your feedback.
- Voice and chat conversations – Talk or chat with your coach during onboarding and throughout your training.
- Post-run debriefs – After each run, your coach provides detailed feedback on splits, heart rate, and performance.
- Science-backed methodology – Built on 500+ peer-reviewed papers covering periodization, recovery, injury prevention, and more.
- Wearable integration – Syncs with Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, and Apple Watch (coming soon).
- Flexible scheduling – Swap days, shorten runs, or adjust workouts; your coach reshuffles everything.
- Race readiness coaching – Taper and peak coaching for race day.
- Free assessment – Get a full training analysis in 3 minutes with no credit card required.
Use Cases of Vertical - AI Running Coach
- Sub-4 marathon training – A runner stuck at 4:10 can get a personalized plan to break 4 hours.
- Injury prevention – Runners who have quit plans due to injury can benefit from daily adaptations that reduce risk.
- Busy schedules – Move long runs to accommodate family events; the coach adjusts the entire week.
- First-time 5k runners – Get a plan tailored to your level, from beginner to advanced.
- Data-driven improvement – Combine watch metrics with how you actually feel for smarter training.
Pricing
- Free assessment – $0. Includes analysis of 200+ data points, training zone breakdown, and personalized coach insight. No credit card required.
- Vertical PRO – $25/month. Includes everything in Free plus unlimited coach conversations, daily HRV-aware plan adjustments, post-run debriefs, full training history analysis, and race readiness & taper coaching.
FAQ
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free assessment requires no credit card.
What devices does Vertical work with?
Vertical integrates with Garmin, COROS, Polar, and Suunto. Apple Watch support is coming soon.
Can I change my schedule?
Yes. You can move sessions, shorten runs, or adjust workouts. Your coach reshuffles everything around your life.
How does the coach adapt?
Your coach reads your biometric data (HRV, sleep, recovery) and your feedback after each run. If your resting heart rate is up or HRV dropped, it may swap a hard workout for an easy one.
Is there a free version?
Yes, the free assessment gives you a full training analysis and personalized insight. For ongoing coaching, you need Vertical PRO.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel at any time.
