Challenge 1. Provide individualized recommendations.

I approached this project by researching advice directed towards first time ultra marathon runners.

I learned that choosing the right race will make or break a runner’s ultra marathon experience. On top of physical considerations, there are also logistical steps to consider; completing other races first, race lotteries, qualifying, and course specific factors. Experienced runners advise beginners to cut their teeth on local courses.

I explored the idea of an app that would pair individual needs with an apropriate ultra marathon.

Challenge 2. Scale the system for training recommendations.

 
Based on the data collected for the race, the app would recommend training routes personalized to the runner and the race. 

“Running a race happens way before race day”. Race experiences are often made or broken by the training experience.

Training routes share all the same aspects as a race. Knowing where and what to run to prepare for a race is a pain point for runners, multiple times a week.

This app would help first time runners be sucessful and would be a useful tool for anyone that wants to train for and run an ultra marathon.