Calorie tracker for runners
Runners need to fuel training without overshooting on rest days. Carb periodization (high carbs before long runs, lower on rest) genuinely helps performance and body composition. Most apps don't make it easy to vary daily targets by training load.
CalPilot handles this natively — set training-day vs rest-day macros, sync with Strava, log gels and chews efficiently.
What gets in the way
- ! Carb needs swing 100–300g/day between training and rest days
- ! Gels, chews, and sports drinks during long runs need fast logging
- ! Post-run protein window is real and easy to miss
- ! High mileage drives big appetite swings — easy to undereat or overshoot
How CalPilot fits
Carb cycling presets
Set training and rest day macros. Auto-rotate based on Strava sync or manual entry.
Sports nutrition database
Gu, Maurten, Tailwind, SiS — all pre-loaded with accurate carb and electrolyte data.
Post-run protein nudge
Reminder to log a protein meal within 60 minutes of training, based on Strava sync.
A day in the life
Long run Saturday — 90g carbs/hour with Maurten gels logged via voice during the run. Post-run smoothie photo-logged. Sunday rest day — carbs auto-drop to 30% of intake. Monday tempo — back up to 50%. Tracking adapts to training load without manual adjustment.