RunSmart Coach & Performance System

The Problem

"Most online running advice is generic. Most coaching is expensive. RunSmart sits between — a complete self-coaching platform built on the same training science (McMillan, Jack Daniels) that elite coaches use, with SA-specific tools for Comrades, Two Oceans, and trail running."

What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

Train at the right paces for your current fitness
Build a complete training plan calibrated to your runner type
Race smarter — pacing, fuelling, taper, recovery
Stay injury-free with research-backed load monitoring

The science behind it

What you'll learn

Pace zones, VDOT, race equivalency, runner archetypes
McMillan four-zone periodisation across 10K / half / marathon plans
Fuel strategy, gut training, supplement decisions (AIS ABCD)
Recovery, taper, ACWR injury-risk monitoring, HRV analysis

What's included

Everything you get

101 interactive tools across 9 modules
Personalised RunSmart Roadmap as your start-here tool
Optional Strava sync for zero-touch logging
SA-specific tools — Comrades, Two Oceans, trail and ultra

Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For data-driven runners wanting scientific precision — the complete self-coaching system.

The performance-science companion to RunWell4Life — 101 interactive tools across 9 modules. Calculators, planners, McMillan-calibrated training plans, race strategies (including SA-specific Comrades and Two Oceans tools), fuelling and recovery protocols, injury-risk monitors. Optional Strava sync for zero-touch logging.

Common questions

FAQ

Beginner or experienced?

Module 0 is the on-ramp; modules 1-8 build complexity for experienced runners.

Do I need Strava?

No — manual logging works fine. Strava just removes the typing tax.

Does this replace a coach?

For self-directed runners, yes. For top-level competitive needs, it complements coaching.

Ready to begin?

Train Smarter. Race Better. Run for Life.

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Self-paced. No deadline pressure. Your reflections stay private.