AeroBase

AeroBase is a web-based platform designed to help runners track and analyze their aerobic base development using data from their running watches. The tool addresses the challenge of understanding whether easy runs and training efforts are effectively building aerobic fitness by providing detailed insights and visualizations derived from heart rate and activity data. It is specifically aimed at runners training for marathons, ultramarathons, or those focused on general aerobic base building.

Key features of AeroBase include interactive charts that automatically update as new data is synced from a connected Garmin account, enabling users to visualize weekly training volume, heart rate zone distribution, resting heart rate trends, and overall aerobic base progression. The platform offers analysis tools such as cardiac drift measurement, MAF pace trends, and zone compliance, which help runners determine the effectiveness of their training intensity and mix. Goal tracking features allow users to set race targets, weekly distance goals, and easy running percentages, with automatic tracking of progress toward these objectives.

AeroBase integrates with Garmin accounts via a one-click OAuth connection, ensuring that runs, heart rate zones, sleep, and recovery data are imported automatically without the need for manual uploads or spreadsheets. The platform emphasizes data privacy, stating that user data remains under the user's control, is stored with encryption, and can be deleted at any time. No data is sold, and the service is described as read-only with respect to user accounts.

The service is free to use, with no account fees. AeroBase was created by a runner seeking to better understand personal training data and subsequently developed into a tool for the broader running community. Its focus on clear, actionable insights makes it suitable for runners seeking to optimize their aerobic base training and monitor progress through detailed analytics.