I have assessments scheduled. I thought TrainAsONE did not need them?

I have assessments scheduled. I thought TrainAsONE did not need them?

By Dr. Sean Radford 8th March 2024 (Updated 30th May 2025)

You're right, TrainAsONE's AI doesn't strictly need formal assessment runs to create your training plan. However, these assessments still offer significant value:

  • For the System: They provide important data points that help our AI fine-tune its understanding of your current fitness, especially the shorter, maximum-effort assessments (like the 6-minute or 3.2 km tests).

  • For You (The Runner): Assessments give you an objective way to track your performance changes over time and see your progress.

  • For Our Support Team: They offer us a clearer picture of your fitness if you need assistance.

Think of them as useful 'check-ins' rather than mandatory tests.

Can I disable them? Yes. If you prefer not to do assessments (for example, if you participate in races regularly which already provide similar maximum effort data points) you can disable them in your Training Settings.