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This kind of interval workout can be super annoying to program for the first time. With this, however, it was already loaded onto my watch when I woke up.<\/em><\/figcaption>Photo by Victoria Song \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The TrainingPeaks running workouts I tried are fairly standard for intermediate to advanced-level athletes. I was set up with a Premium account, so I was also able to see some coach feedback within the app. But what I enjoyed most was how it removed another barrier to rolling out of bed, lacing up my sneakers, and actually hitting the pavement. Analysis paralysis is real, and not having to think<\/em> about what workout you\u2019re going to do is a major boon to staying on track. Especially if you\u2019re tired of flipping through multiple apps or websites to manage a single training plan. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
For example, for my last half marathon, I was using a Runkeeper training plan but manually recording each workout on the Apple Watch and<\/em> in the phone app. Was this highly inefficient? Absolutely, especially since Runkeeper has an Apple Watch app. My issue was I don\u2019t like the Runkeeper Apple Watch app\u2019s interface and much prefer the native Workout app\u2019s workout views. But to get my preferred interface, it meant I had to program my own custom runs for interval or tempo runs on the Apple Watch. That gets real<\/em> old real quick. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
With the TrainingPeaks integration, there was none of that. When you open the workout app, you can see what the day\u2019s workout is. The TrainingPeaks logo is clearly there, and if you tap the three-dot menu, you can check out further details about the workout or view upcoming workouts. When you\u2019re done with a particular workout, that data is sent straight back to TrainingPeaks app itself, and you can view the results there or in Apple\u2019s Fitness app. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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It seems like a small thing, but streamlining all<\/em> your fitness data and plans across multiple apps, devices, and platforms can be a pain. I\u2019m a wearable reviewer and my own system is far from efficient. So it\u2019s nice to see this kind of functionality come to the Apple Watch \u2014 and it\u2019s a big one if Apple wants the Ultra to succeed in a category that\u2019s been dominated by Garmin. Many endurance athletes aren\u2019t using a single app or platform, and most other multisport watches have features and integrations that better accommodate personalized training. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
However, we\u2019ll have to see how many other third-party apps take advantage of this API. I, for one, did not love the TrainingPeaks app interface and while I liked the programming, I\u2019m more inclined to stick with the apps I\u2019m currently using. It\u2019d be great if those<\/em> apps made like TrainingPeaks and took advantage of the API in the same way. But even if a bunch do, the Apple Watch still has a ways to go before I think it\u2019ll turn the heads of Garmin diehards. If it really wants to win those folks over, it\u2019s going to have to tackle battery life and recovery tracking next. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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