By Iris Monod
Disclaimer: This blog is based on personal experience and is not professional health, fitness, or nutritional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before starting any new exercise or diet plan.
When I started my journey as a newbie runner wanting to conquer longer runs and set my goals towards a half-marathon, I had no idea where to start. There’s a million and one pieces of advice online for new runners, and it can be overwhelming! Everyone has different tips and best practices, and it can get expensive to seek out a personalised plan from the experts.
I tried a bunch of different plans but could never stick to one – they were either too hard or too easy, or I was getting confused with all the people telling you different things on what to eat, how long to run, and what stage of progress you should be at.
Then, I discovered how I could utilise AI to create a personalised diet and exercise routine. Initially, I didn’t realise that AI could be useful in everyday life, even though everyone is talking about it right now, from people online ranting about the ‘AI takeover’ to my university lecturers constantly reiterating that it shouldn’t be used at all. Being discouraged from using it meant I had little to no understanding of its use cases, especially how it could simplify my exercise journey.
To create a personalised half-marathon training program, I simply told ChatGPT my height, weight, and athletic goals, and asked it to generate a 12-week diet and exercise plan specified to my needs. The AI outlined what workouts I should do each week and why, for example, incorporating strength training to enhance performance. It also gave me diet tips such as the amount of carbs, fat, and protein I needed each day, and what days to carb-load to get an extra burst of energy.
See an example week below:
Week 9:
- Mon: Rest
- Tue: 8 km easy run
- Wed: 60 min cross-training
- Thu: 10 km moderate run
- Fri: Rest
- Sat: 6 km easy run
- Sun: 16 km long run
Daily Caloric Intake:
You’ll need around 2,200 – 2,400 calories per day depending on your training intensity, weight goals, and metabolism. Make sure to adjust based on your energy levels and hunger.
Macronutrient Breakdown:
- Carbohydrates: 50-60% of total calories
- Proteins: 15-20% of total calories
- Fats: 20-30% of total calories
Now that I’m following this personalised program, I’ve found staying on track and working towards my goals so much easier. It cuts out the try and fail cycle of trying to form a routine from the mountain of information online and gives you personalised tips to suit your exact goals.
If you are feeling the same way about AI as I did – wanting to start but unsure where to begin – why not start with project and portfolio management? Just like AI helped me cut through the noise and build a training plan that worked for me, it can also help businesses manage projects, resources, and decisions more effectively.
Join us for PPM Unleashed, a live webinar exploring how AI is shaping the future of project and portfolio management. This session will give you practical insights into where AI can have the biggest impact and how to start using it in a way that makes sense for your business.
📅 Thursday, 27 February
⏰ 08:30 – 9:30 GMT +10 (Brisbane time)
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Come along and see how AI can help you move from uncertainty to a clear, structured plan – whether for training or business success.
