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The Cost of Cheap Training: Where the App vs Coach Narrative Falls Apart
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Running apps are often called “more accessible” than coaching, but affordability isn’t the same as equity. Here’s where the app vs coach narrative falls short.
The Future of Running Isn't Algorithm-Built. It's Human-Led.
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Races are partnering with AI running apps, but real athlete progress still depends on human coaching. Explore why tech should support, not replace, expert coaches, and how programs like Game Changers’ Pwrher’d are proving a better model for runner safety, inclusion, and long-term success.