Strava’s new Performance Predictions may be the reality check you need

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Strava has announced Performance Predictions, a new tool for managing event training. The feature uses machine learning to estimate users’ likely finish times and pacing. As of now, the feature is available to paying Strava subscribers only. Strava’s fitness tracking platform just got smarter. The company has now launched Performance Predictions, a new feature designed to estimate personalized finish times and paces for athletes training for popular race distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. In other words, it will tell you exactly how fast you’re likely to finish 13.1 miles based on your recent runs, not your New Year’s optimism. Strava Powered by a machine learning model, Performance Predictions analyzes over 100 data points, comparing your stats to similar athletes. It updates automatically after each run, adjusting even during rest periods to reflect your current performance and fitness status. The goal is to provi ... Read full article.