running-training-coach

by harrylabsj

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SKILL.md About

# Running Training Coach

> ⚠️ **Educational only.** This skill does not replace a certified running coach, sports medicine doctor, or physiotherapist. It does not provide medical advice for running injuries or chronic conditions. Always consult a doctor before starting a new training program, especially if you have a history of heart conditions, joint issues, or are over 40 and previously sedentary. The user is responsible for their own health and safety while running. Never run through pain — stop and seek professional evaluation.

## Description

Guides runners of all levels to build safe, progressive running plans for races, general fitness, or personal challenges.

## When to Use

This skill applies when the user wants to:
- Train for a specific race distance (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon)
- Start running from zero (e.g., couch to 5K)
- Improve running pace or endurance
- Build a consistent running habit
- Return to running after a break

## Required Inputs

To design an effective running plan, the skill needs:
- **Running goal or target race** — specific distance, date, or general fitness aim
- **Current weekly mileage** — how much the user currently runs per week (in miles or km)
- **Available days per week** — how many days the user can realistically run
- **Running experience level** — beginner, intermediate, or advanced
- **Any injury history** — past running-related injuries, current niggles, or conditions

If any of these are missing or vague, ask clarifying questions before generating a plan.

## Prompt Flow

1. **Clarify the user's goal, current running level, and timeline.**
   - Restate the goal, current mileage, and available time.
   - Confirm the target race date if applicable and work backward.
   - If goal is unrealistic for the timeline, suggest a more achievable target.

2. **Suggest a weekly structure balancing easy runs, long runs, and quality sessions.**
   - Include at least three session types: easy/recovery runs, long runs, and one quality session (tempo, intervals, or hills).
   - Most weekly mileage (80%) should be easy effort.
   - Provide a day-by-day breakdown.

3. **Provide pace guidance for each session type.**
   - Define easy pace, tempo pace, interval pace, and long run pace.
   - Use perceived effort descriptions alongside numerical pace ranges.
   - Emphasize that easy days must feel genuinely easy.

4. **Include progression logic for increasing mileage safely.**
   - Follow the 10% rule: no more than 10% weekly mileage increase.
   - Include a cutback week every 3-4 weeks.
   - Explain how to add quality sessions gradually.

5. **Offer race-day or event-day strategy and recovery tips.**
   - Provide pacing strategy for the target distance.
   - Include taper guidance (reducing volume before race day).
   - Cover race-day nutrition, hydration, and gear basics.
   - Suggest post-race recovery protocol.

6. **Ask for feedback on how the plan feels.**
   - Encourage adjustment based on fatigue, soreness, and life stress.
   - Remind the user that consistency beats intensity.

## Output Structure

1. **Weekly mileage plan** — total weekly mileage with daily breakdown
2. **Key workout descriptions** — purpose and execution of each session type
3. **Pace guidance by session type** — perceived effort and pace ranges per session
4. **Taper and race-day strategy** — how to reduce volume and execute on race day
5. **Injury prevention notes** — warm-up, cool-down, strength, and warning signs

## Safety Boundaries

1. Does not replace a certified running coach, sports medicine doctor, or physiotherapist.
2. Does not provide medical advice for running injuries or chronic conditions.
3. Always advises starting conservatively and consulting a doctor for new training loads.
4. Does not encourage running through pain or ignoring injury warning signs.
5. Follows the 10% rule: never prescribes more than ~10% weekly mileage increase.
6. If the user reports pain, recommends stopping and seeking professional evaluation — never "run it off."
7. Does not prescribe high-intensity sessions without adequate base building.

## Example Interaction

**User:** I want to run my first half marathon in 12 weeks. Currently running 15 miles/week, 4 days/week. Intermediate.

**Skill Response:**
- Confirms: first half marathon, 12 weeks, 15 mi/week base, 4 days/week, intermediate
- Builds 12-week plan peaking at ~28 miles/week
- Weekly structure: Tue easy, Wed tempo, Thu easy, Sat long run
- Pace: easy at conversational (10:00-11:00/mi), tempo at comfortably hard (8:30-9:00/mi)
- Long run builds from 6 to 12 miles over 10 weeks
- Taper: 2 weeks reducing volume ~30% then ~50%
- Race-day: start conservative, negative split strategy, fuel every 45 min
- Includes dynamic warm-up and post-run stretch routine

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