Strava Introduces Performance Predictions to Estimate Race Finish Times

Strava’s new Performance Predictions feature uses machine learning to estimate finish times for various race distances, adjusting based on your runs and rest periods.

Strava just rolled out something pretty cool for distance runners: Performance Predictions. Imagine a tool that crunches more than 100 bits of your data (and how you stack up against others) to guess your finish times, from a quick 5K to the full marathon grind. And here’s the kicker—it gets smarter with every run, adjusting for stuff like how much you’ve been chilling on the couch. Talk about personalized training insights.

Backed by a mountain of data (we’re talking nearly a billion runs logged last year alone), this feature isn’t just throwing darts in the dark. Subscribers can find it lounging in the Progress tab, where it not only predicts but also keeps an eye on how your average mile time is doing. Sure, it’s great for setting goals that don’t live in fantasy land, but let’s be real—it might also light a fire under you to hit those numbers. Or, you know, add a bit of ‘why am I so slow?’ to your morning scroll.