FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Honest answers about the real product — same tone as the Italian site.
How is Runvia different from asking ChatGPT for a plan?
ChatGPT gives a generic plan from a single conversation. Runvia syncs your runs (Strava, GPS, FIT), updates calendar and workouts, keeps training context, can monitor load week over week, and adapts based on how you ran and how you feel — not only what you typed once.
Do I need a GPS watch?
No. You can record with phone GPS or import from Strava. A watch (Garmin/Suunto) and Health data make coaching sharper and require Runvia Premium.
Which syncs are free and which are Premium?
Free: Strava, Wear OS companion, phone GPS, FIT/TCX. Premium: Garmin Connect, Suunto, Health Connect / Apple Health (workouts + overnight recovery). Details on Integrações.
Is the Coach IA paid?
There are trial messages. Then you continue free with your Google Gemini API key (BYOK): you talk to Google on your behalf, history on the phone, no proprietary Runvia AI cloud. Premium unlocks watch/Health and advanced load — not the coach. Key guide →
Does Runvia plan for marathon, half and trail?
Yes. Adaptive plans for 10K → marathon and trail/ultra, with a dedicated Trail mode and elevation (D+) focus.
What’s different in Grátis vs Premium plans?
Free: ~2-week window with core sessions. Premium: rolling plan toward race day, race-specific sessions, trail/D+ and strength, plus watch/Health, coach memory and advanced load. Details on Grátis vs Premium.
What running science do you use (ACWR, VDOT, form)?
Premium shows Fitness / Fatigue / Form (CTL·ATL·TSB Banister/TrainingPeaks style), ACWR for load risk, Daniels VDOT for paces and finish estimate, readiness from load (+ sleep/HRV/RHR with Health). Details on Fontes; glossary on Free & Premium.
What if I miss a workout or feel too tired?
Nothing “breaks”. The coach can move sessions, cut volume or suggest an easier day. If you report pain, it tends to brake — it’s not a doctor and doesn’t guarantee injury prevention.
Is there nutrition like in other coach apps?
You can ask the coach for nutrition tips in a training context. There’s no meal tracker with photos and automatic macros: we don’t promise that.
Is there a community / Arena?
There’s no in-app Arena with rankings or a community map. To connect with other runners, join the Runvia Clube Strava.
Android and iOS?
Yes. Google Play (com.runvia.app) and App Store (id 6807820582).
How do I contact the developer?
It’s an indie app: write to fabio.barbieri@runvia.it. I reply myself.
Where is the privacy policy?
www.runvia.it/privacy-policy — also required by the store listings.