Smarter Runs Through Smarter Science.
Transforming athletic science into smarter running for every level of runner. AI enabled running research brings elite-level insights to all runners. The future of athletic performance is here.
What we offer runners
Approach your performance with data driven insights, and evidence based training plans
AI-Powered Performance Analytics for Runners
Using computer vision and wearable data to analyze running form, stride length, cadence, ground contact time and body mechanics and detect inefficiencies and asymmetries that lead to injuries common to ultrarunners. Get actionable feedback to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk.
- ✓Reduce injury.
- ✓Understand running mechanics.
- ✓Evaluate pain and chafing.
- ✓Improve run efficiency.
Personalized Agentic Training Optimization
A team of virtual trainers work with you through daily check-ins and conversation to adapt your training to work with your schedule and pivot for unplanned aspects of life. Incorporate historical performance, injuries, HRV, sleep and nutrition information to get a science backed assessment of your training approach. Adjust training for intensity impact and get feedback on recovery, fueling and pacing.
- ✓Individualized running programs tailored to a runner’s skill level, goals, and biomechanics.
- ✓Dynamic AI powered training team adapts to any impacts to your training plan.
- ✓Helps beginners learn key aspects of athletics and avoid injury.
- ✓Supports experienced runners in optimizing performance.
Intelligent Race Assistance
Reduce ultramarathon injury and DNF with on-course agentic assistance. Get research backed race assistance with hydration strategy, gear adjustment, nutrition and caloric intake, altitude and weather information. Simulate a virtual race preview of your next ultramarathon and get help building a dynamic training plan leading up to your big race.
- ✓Agentic app acts as, or assists your race day crew.
- ✓Trained on ultramarathon and endurance athletic research.
- ✓Create a training path to your goal race.
Latest Insights
Industry news, ultrarunning research insights, and project releases.
Habit Stack Your Way to Your Spring Race Start Line
Transform your ultra training from daily willpower battles into automatic routines. This guide provides phase-specific habit stacking examples for base building, peak training, and race preparation, plus a research-backed 4-week implementation challenge to make consistent training effortless. Motivation runs out but research from the Annual Review of Psychology reveals that habits operate through automatic, context-dependent cues that don't require willpower. By building habit stacks for your ultra training, you'll create a system that makes consistent training the default, not the exception.
The Rise of Women in Ultrarunning: Two Decades of Improving Gender Parity
Research examining over 1.1 million race records from 1999-2019 reveals that women's participation in ultrarunning has undergone dramatic transformation. Women now outnumber men in 5km races, and the male-to-female ratio has decreased across all distances, including ultra-marathons. This comprehensive analysis explores two decades of explosive growth, the factors driving participation increases, remaining challenges in ultra-distance events, and what the data suggests about the future of women in ultrarunning.
January 2026 Ultrarunning Pulse: Winter Records, Industry Shifts, and the Spine Race Drama
January 2026 delivers ultrarunning drama from Spine Race victories and controversy to historic Lake District records and strategic 100-mile performances. Plus: World Trail Majors loses Swiss Canyon Trail, gear innovations emerge, and women's participation continues its explosive growth. A comprehensive look at the trends shaping the sport.
Meet The Team
Experienced data scientists, software engineers and runners dedicated to your success
Chris Mintz
Head of Engineering
Chris brings over 15 years experience in software architecture, engineering and data science to his projects. He also has extensive leadership experience from managing teams in both startups and global companies. Chris has experience managing enterprise scale projects to success by leveraging united teams from across the globe.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Data Science from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters of Computer Science with distinction in Applied AI from the University of Hull.
Chris brings his innovation in software architecture to AI based athletics and preventative injury management and holds several cloud certifications including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate and PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer.
Chris is an accomplished ultrarunner having completed several 100 mile races and the 200 mile race, Big Foot 200. His dissertation work focused on injury prevention in the sport of ultramarathon using Agentic AI. Chris is a race director for the ultramarathon, PYP (Pick Your Poison) where new innovations are field tested to help runners train hard and have the best possible race experience.
What Our Clients Say
Excellence in service to our clients and partners.
"Chris stands out for his profound AI knowledge and visionary insights, evident in his certifications. His exceptional soft skills make him a charismatic team-builder, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Chris's commitment to continuous learning and mentoring reflects in his team's success. In the realm of AI and software engineering leadership, Chris is unparalleled."
Jonas Zhang
"Chris' combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership made a significant impact on our success. I highly recommend Chris to any organization looking for a results-driven engineering leader who thrives in delivering complex, high-value solutions."
Sam Zahreddine
"Chris's vision and strategic planning, particularly in the realm of digital transformation and software engineering, have been nothing short of transformative. He possesses a rare talent for setting up teams and tools from scratch, building frameworks that are not only robust but also aligned with the long-term goals of the organization. His ability to anticipate industry trends and integrate cutting-edge technologies ensured our projects were always ahead of the curve."
Gurvinder Singh
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