TrainingPeaks Founder Dirk Friel on AI, the Future of Coaching, and New Tech for Runners

The Strength Running Podcast · Jan 18, 2024 · 59m

Dirk Friel is the co-founder of TrainingPeaks, the largest training platform in the world for athletes. He's also a talented athlete who explores the mountains through cycling and ski mountaineering.

In 2017, Dirk was named Business Person of the Year by Boulder, Colorado's Chamber of Commerce. What began as a coach-focused triathlon training platform now includes running, cycling and a host of other sports, And soon they'll be launching Training Peaks Strength for coaches as well!

Dirk and I discuss how training has evolved since the early days of faxed training plans, and where it is headed…