Vertical
Adaptive AI running coach that adjusts plans from recovery dataA running plan that changes with your body
Highlights
What you can do with it
- A novice runner finished a first 5K with a plan that grew gradually
- An experienced marathon runner adjusted intensity on live data and set a personal best
- A busy office worker kept training with flexible schedule changes
How to use it
- 1 Visit the site and start registering
- 2 Connect your smartwatch so Vertical can read training and recovery data
- 3 Talk with the coach about goals, schedule, and injury history
- 4 Receive and confirm a personalized plan, then train on it
- 5 Review the adjusted plan after each session
Who it is for
Pros
- Plans adapt to real recovery data, not a fixed template
- Works with several major smartwatch brands
- Free assessment to start
Limitations
- The PRO plan costs twenty-five dollars per month, and pricing can change
- It needs a compatible watch to use the data features fully
- Coaching is guidance, and pain or injury still needs a professional
What Vertical is
Vertical is a science-based adaptive running coach. It takes your goals, schedule, and injury history, then combines modern training science and coach experience with data from your watch to build a personal plan. As you train, it reads recovery signals such as heart rate, HRV, and sleep, and adjusts the plan before problems appear rather than after. Coaching comes through voice calls or chat, and the plan can flex when life changes, such as moving a session or shortening a run. The page says the approach draws on more than five hundred peer-reviewed research papers, and a free assessment is offered.
What you can do with it
- Get a personal plan built on your goals and history.
- Connect a watch so training and recovery data flow in automatically.
- Receive adjustments before overtraining turns into a setback.
- Use voice or chat coaching, plus race preparation and tapering guidance.
Who it is for
- Novice runners who need a safe, structured start.
- Experienced runners chasing a personal best with data-driven tuning.
- Busy professionals whose schedules change week to week.
What to watch out for
The free assessment is a starting point, and the PRO plan is listed at twenty-five dollars per month with pricing subject to change. The data features depend on a compatible watch, so without one the coach works from what you report. This is training guidance, not medical advice, so if you feel pain or suspect injury, see a professional rather than adjusting the plan alone. Behavior may vary across browsers and devices, so test before production use and consult the help docs if errors appear.
FAQ
What is Vertical?
It is a science-based adaptive running coach that builds and adjusts plans from your training and recovery data.
Is it free?
A free assessment is offered, and the popular PRO plan is listed at twenty-five dollars per month.
Which watches does it support?
The page names Garmin, Suunto, Polar, COROS, and Apple Watch.
Can I change my schedule?
Yes. You can shift dates or shorten sessions, and the coach rearranges the plan.
Why it is free
What the official page says： 免费
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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