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Congrats on the launch. Because it is kind of hidden, I am pasting the pricing from the FAQ A one-month subscription is $29.99 and an annual subscription is $

by qnsi 6y ago

Congrats on the launch. Because it is kind of hidden, I am pasting the pricing from the FAQ A one-month subscription is $29.99 and an annual subscription is $239.99/year ($20/month). Both options give you unlimited access to every Charge Running class, as well as our weekly “Club Races”.

mknippen 6y ago
Great point, thank you! Because this is a live experience with a coach in your ear, there is a cost involved
- crazypython 6y ago
  What if you used GPT-3 and 15.ai (currently down, but it produces voice-actor-quality audio) to offer your service?
  - mknippen 6y ago
    As a developer, I would love to have this! However, after talking to our users, the biggest thing that we consistently hear is that they love the community, and the coaches. For example they can talk with Coach Amy on social media, chat with Coach Rory on Clubhouse, and see Coach Justin making a funny TikTok. The relatable coaches may not be the reason that runners are coming to the app, but they're definitely a major reason into why they stay.
  - rrose 6y ago
    I wonder what the liability concerns with this are. Could a runner that gets injured because the AI coach bugs out and tells them to do something dangerous (e.g. extreme overtraining) sue?
    - mknippen 6y ago
      We do require an injury waiver for all users to agree to before accepting to hearing coaching advice
snug 6y ago
These workout subscription cost seem insane to me. Why are these apps costing the price of a gym, with none of the access to equipment. I know it's the price of a drop in class or two, but given that these apps/coaches could do many x more people in one group should drive prices much lower imo. edit: to be honest though, it does sound like a fun app and good idea. Especially after I've gotten back into running this new year, after being out for the last 2 years from an injury I got during a half marathon, and had a hard time getting back into running. I do want to give it a try, but i have trust issues with free trials if I have to put my card in.
- ccmonnett 6y ago
  I'm a runner, and I love it. Two things from my POV. 1) Gyms are no competition for my money because I have no interest in going. 2) I am continually relieved at how cheap running is relative to most hobbies - I just pay for shoes, some clothes (don't need many), and race fees. Personally I feel like I have plenty of headroom to give on what I'd be willing to spend on what is easily my favorite hobby, and would really consider paying for something like this (I just had a kid so I'm not doing a lot of training right now). For comparison, I have paid ~$100 for 3-month training programs and would gladly do it again. So these prices are in line with what I'd expect to pay for a dedicated running training program.
  - Grustaf 6y ago
    > Gyms are no competition for my money because I have no interest in going. Sure but at a gym you also get unlimited access to coach led group training _in person_, as well as unlimited access to large and expensive facilities, so it doesn't really make sense that this costs as much as a gym membership.
    - rrose 6y ago
      most gyms won't have coaching geared towards distance runners, though. Competitive distance runners are specialized enough that most fitness classes won't really give them what they're looking for. If you're somebody who goes for a couple runs a week to supplement their main forms of exercise I agree that this is a pretty steep price to pay.

by qnsi 6y ago

mknippen 6y ago

Great point, thank you! Because this is a live experience with a coach in your ear, there is a cost involved

crazypython 6y ago
What if you used GPT-3 and 15.ai (currently down, but it produces voice-actor-quality audio) to offer your service?
- mknippen 6y ago
  As a developer, I would love to have this! However, after talking to our users, the biggest thing that we consistently hear is that they love the community, and the coaches. For example they can talk with Coach Amy on social media, chat with Coach Rory on Clubhouse, and see Coach Justin making a funny TikTok. The relatable coaches may not be the reason that runners are coming to the app, but they're definitely a major reason into why they stay.
- rrose 6y ago
  I wonder what the liability concerns with this are. Could a runner that gets injured because the AI coach bugs out and tells them to do something dangerous (e.g. extreme overtraining) sue?
  - mknippen 6y ago
    We do require an injury waiver for all users to agree to before accepting to hearing coaching advice

snug 6y ago

These workout subscription cost seem insane to me. Why are these apps costing the price of a gym, with none of the access to equipment. I know it's the price of a drop in class or two, but given that these apps/coaches could do many x more people in one group should drive prices much lower imo. edit: to be honest though, it does sound like a fun app and good idea. Especially after I've gotten back into running this new year, after being out for the last 2 years from an injury I got during a half marathon, and had a hard time getting back into running. I do want to give it a try, but i have trust issues with free trials if I have to put my card in.

ccmonnett 6y ago
I'm a runner, and I love it. Two things from my POV. 1) Gyms are no competition for my money because I have no interest in going. 2) I am continually relieved at how cheap running is relative to most hobbies - I just pay for shoes, some clothes (don't need many), and race fees. Personally I feel like I have plenty of headroom to give on what I'd be willing to spend on what is easily my favorite hobby, and would really consider paying for something like this (I just had a kid so I'm not doing a lot of training right now). For comparison, I have paid ~$100 for 3-month training programs and would gladly do it again. So these prices are in line with what I'd expect to pay for a dedicated running training program.
- Grustaf 6y ago
  > Gyms are no competition for my money because I have no interest in going. Sure but at a gym you also get unlimited access to coach led group training _in person_, as well as unlimited access to large and expensive facilities, so it doesn't really make sense that this costs as much as a gym membership.
  - rrose 6y ago
    most gyms won't have coaching geared towards distance runners, though. Competitive distance runners are specialized enough that most fitness classes won't really give them what they're looking for. If you're somebody who goes for a couple runs a week to supplement their main forms of exercise I agree that this is a pretty steep price to pay.