How we use research in our running guides
Our running guides explain the research behind the advice and the limits of the numbers. They are educational content, not an independent medical review.
Separate research, estimates and training advice
Here is how to read our claims:
- Research: We link to original studies or reviews where possible. Check who was studied and what the researchers measured before applying a finding to your training.
- Observational studies: Two things happening together does not prove that one causes the other. It also does not give your personal chance of injury.
- Calculated estimates: We explain which data and assumptions a model uses. Training load is not a fitness test, and a race estimate is not a guaranteed finish time.
- Planning rules: A plan or distance limit can reflect coaching practice rather than a proven safety rule. We make that difference clear.
Example data is not a customer result
We label example data whenever we use it. These examples show how a calculation works, not what a customer achieved. They do not prove that a model or training plan will work for you.
See the heart rate at a similar pace example and the training load examples.
Who writes the guides, and where AI is used
Article bylines name the publisher. They do not mean a doctor or outside expert reviewed the guide. Any qualifications or reviewers must be named on the page.
The app can offer optional AI explanations. These are separate from your recorded data and can contain errors. Check important conclusions against the charts, calculation limits and professional advice when needed.
How we update guides and fix errors
Published dates show when a guide first appeared. Updated dates change after important edits, not every time we publish the website. New research can change earlier advice. We keep important limits and conflicting findings visible.
To report an error, contact Runima with the page link, the claim and a supporting source. We cannot promise a response time.
Training information, not medical advice
Runima's guides and scores cannot diagnose an injury, approve a return to running or replace a medical recovery plan. If you have pain or symptoms, seek medical advice. A qualified coach can help you adapt your training.