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After setting up your athlete profile, go to the Race Setup tab and add your target race (A-race). Enter the race name, date, distance, and elevation gain. UltraTrain will automatically generate a periodized training plan working backwards from your race date.
UltraTrain reads heart rate, workout data, and running metrics to calibrate your training plan and track fitness. You can grant or revoke access at any time in iOS Settings > Health > Data Access.
Core features like training plans, run tracking, and nutrition planning work locally on your device. An account is only needed for cloud sync, social features, and Strava integration.
UltraTrain monitors your plan adherence. When you miss sessions, the plan redistributes volume across remaining days. Extended gaps trigger automatic volume reduction to prevent injury from ramping back up too quickly.
Yes. Go to Race Setup and add B or C races. The plan automatically inserts mini-tapers before and recovery periods after intermediate races, using them as fitness benchmarks for your A-race prediction.
By default, UltraTrain schedules a recovery week every 3rd week, reducing volume by 30-40%. This follows the proven 2:1 or 3:1 build/recovery cycle used by most elite ultra coaches.
During active runs, UltraTrain uses your device's highest-accuracy GPS with a 5-meter distance filter. Accuracy depends on your device, satellite visibility, and terrain. In deep valleys or dense forest, expect reduced accuracy.
Yes. GPS tracking works without cellular or Wi-Fi. Your run data is stored locally and synced when you regain connectivity.
When your speed drops below 0.5 m/s for 5 seconds, the run automatically pauses. It resumes when you exceed 0.8 m/s. The slight difference (hysteresis) prevents rapid on/off toggling at aid stations.
Race-day calorie needs are estimated at 4-6 cal/kg/hour based on intensity. Hydration targets are 400-800 ml/hour adjusted for weather. Sodium intake targets approximately 600 mg/hour for ultras. All values are customizable.
Gut training means practicing your race-day nutrition plan during long training runs (2+ hours). UltraTrain flags eligible sessions and reminds you to consume your planned fuel, so your digestive system adapts before race day.
UltraTrain uses effort-based distance (every 100m of elevation gain adds ~1 km of equivalent effort) combined with your recent training data and race results. It provides three scenarios: optimistic, expected, and conservative.
Your prediction updates automatically as you log more runs and your fitness changes. Improved training consistency and volume will typically lower your predicted time.
Go to Settings > Data Management > Export. You can export runs as GPX files, training data as CSV, or generate a PDF training report. You can also share individual runs as images.
Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. This permanently removes all your server-side data within 30 days. Local data on your device can be cleared separately from Settings > Data Management.
Yes. When iCloud sync is enabled, your data syncs across all your Apple devices signed into the same Apple ID. The sync uses your private CloudKit container — only you can access your data.
Go to Settings > Integrations > Strava and tap "Connect". You'll be redirected to Strava to authorize UltraTrain. Once connected, completed runs are automatically uploaded to your Strava account.
Yes. After connecting, UltraTrain can import your recent Strava activities to calibrate your training plan and finish time predictions.