Question 1

What is Rudder?

Accepted Answer

Rudder is a feel-first training advisor for endurance athletes. Each morning you check in with how you feel, we combine that with your device data and training plan, and you get one clear recommendation: Go, Go with limits, Modify, or Bail.

Question 2

Do I need a wearable to use Rudder?

Accepted Answer

No. Rudder works with manual input alone. Your subjective feel is the primary signal. Connecting a wearable adds biometric context that makes recommendations richer, but it is optional.

Question 3

How does the daily check-in work?

Accepted Answer

Each morning, Rudder asks how you feel across 4 dimensions: energy, soreness, motivation, and life stress. Then you select your planned workout. The system combines your feel with your device data and gives you a clear recommendation.

Question 4

Why am I asked how I feel before seeing data?

Accepted Answer

If you see your HRV is low before reporting how you feel, it anchors your perception. By capturing your subjective feel first (blind to data), we get two independent signals. When they disagree, that mismatch is often the most useful information.

Question 5

What is the Model of Me?

Accepted Answer

After about 7 days of check-ins, Rudder starts building a personal model. Your patterns, not population averages. It learns what "meh" actually means for YOUR performance, your personal sleep threshold, and how fast you recover.

Question 6

Which devices and platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: Oura Ring and WHOOP. Training load: Strava and Wahoo. Training plan: TrainingPeaks and Intervals.icu. Body composition: Withings. Garmin direct integration is on the roadmap.

Question 7

How is this different from a readiness score?

Accepted Answer

A readiness score is one number from one device. Rudder synthesizes your feel, your device data, your training plan, and your context into a specific recommendation with an explanation.

Question 8

How much does Rudder cost?

Accepted Answer

Free tier with daily check-ins and basic recommendations. Premium ($9.99/month, $79.99/year, or $24.99/90-day race block) unlocks full AI explanations, unlimited chat, pattern insights, weekly reviews, and your Model of Me.

Question 9

What does "Going anyway" mean?

Accepted Answer

When Rudder recommends modifying or skipping a workout, you always have the final say. We track overrides and outcomes to learn when your judgment beats the system.

Question 10

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your data is used only to generate your personal recommendations and patterns. We do not sell, share, or monetize your individual data in any way.

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