{"id":254189,"date":"2026-07-22T13:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/garmin-buys-trainingpeaks-and-trainheroic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:50:54","slug":"garmin-buys-trainingpeaks-and-trainheroic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/garmin-buys-trainingpeaks-and-trainheroic\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Buys TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"entry-privacy-statment__container\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n\t\tSupport us!\t\t Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/review-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-element=\"content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garmin just announced it has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. Two platforms widely used by athletes, coaches, and teams for pretty much everything. That includes programed\/structured training, coach-athlete workout delivery, data\/performance tracking, and coach-athlete communication.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/garmin-edge-550-850-cycling-computer-screenshots-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image\/Garmin)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-garmin-trainingpeaks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin \u2013 TrainingPeaks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For cyclists, triathletes, runners, and endurance coaches, TrainingPeaks is already part of the daily routine. As a coach, it\u2019s been part of mine for the better part of 13 years. It\u2019s where plans are built, workouts are assigned, power and heart rate files get combed over, annual training plans are built, and dreams are put into words. It\u2019s where athletes can communicate with their coach (or find coaches like myself) directly. Most importantly, it\u2019s where all the data lives for years of training, racing, personal notes, and health data are stored.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2410\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic.png\" alt=\"Trainheroic\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-423539\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic.png 2410w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-297x139.png 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-1536x719.png 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-120x56.png 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-2048x959.png 2048w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-1600x749.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2410px) 100vw, 2410px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2410\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic.png\" alt=\"Trainheroic\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-423539\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic.png 2410w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-297x139.png 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-1536x719.png 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-120x56.png 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-2048x959.png 2048w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trainheroic-1600x749.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2410px) 100vw, 2410px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image\/TrainingPeaks)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-trainheroic-garmin-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">TrainHeroic \u2013 Garmin\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who use TrainingPeaks should be familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainheroic.com\/strength-coach-platform\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_content=cta&amp;utm_campaign=trainheroic_coach_ads&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22528465883&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACn-VtAkIBcNDnYm_MD9ncgDHNVrD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1IHTBhAaEiwA4AYNFoZ4WIXaJykjzmR1D0caMCj5Ut_kHINuhJ7nrGUJE_QEIViCnvojIhoC_wEQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TrainHeroic (TH)<\/a>. TrainHeroic was acquired by TrainingPeaks and brought an easier way for coaches and athletes to bring strength training into their routine and programming.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Why Would Garmin Buy TrainingPeaks?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Garmin says <em>\u201cthe acquisition strengthens its fitness platform with more coaching options for endurance, strength, and performance-focused athletes.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garmin already owns a huge part of the hardware side through watches, cycling computers, heart rate straps, power-adjacent data, and Garmin Connect. Bringing TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic into the fold gives Garmin a much bigger hand in the planning and coaching side of the equation, not just the recording side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic are owned by Peaksware Holdings, based in Louisville, Colorado. According to Garmin\u2019s press announcement, 120 combined associates from the two platforms will join Garmin\u2019s global workforce. Financial terms were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2294\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP.png\" alt=\"Training Peaks ATP\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-423540\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP.png 2294w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-297x116.png 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-1536x601.png 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-120x47.png 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-768x301.png 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-2048x802.png 2048w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-1600x626.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2294px) 100vw, 2294px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2294\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP.png\" alt=\"Training Peaks ATP\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-423540\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP.png 2294w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-297x116.png 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-1536x601.png 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-120x47.png 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-768x301.png 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-2048x802.png 2048w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Training-Peaks-ATP-1600x626.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2294px) 100vw, 2294px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image\/TrainingPeaks)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-what-about-the-coaches-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About The Coaches?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big question is what changes for athletes and coaches. Only two years ago, Today\u2019s Plan (another popular training module for coaches and athletes) was purchased by Specialized and left to rot. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Will the same come from Garmin? Or is this a play to add more AI coaching into TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic? <\/em>Either way, it\u2019s gonna leave the coaching and strength\/conditnoiing world a bit shocked, and looking for other programming options. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garmin did not outline any immediate product changes in the announcement, so for now, there is no clear word on pricing, platform integration, account changes, or whether TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic will continue to operate as standalone services.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map.webp\" alt=\"Garmin-Edge-MTB-map\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-386992\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map.webp 2000w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-297x198.webp 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-120x80.webp 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-720x480.webp 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map.webp\" alt=\"Garmin-Edge-MTB-map\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-386992\" style=\"object-fit:full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map.webp 2000w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-297x198.webp 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-120x80.webp 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garmin-Edge-MTB-map-720x480.webp 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Photo\/Jeremy Benson)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Where do we go from here? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, Garmin has two established coaching platforms, TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, folded into one of the biggest names in fitness tech. Athletes and coaches will have to wait and see what <em>\u201cdeeper integration\u201d<\/em> looks like once the corporate dust settles. As a coach that uses TrainingPeaks daily, I am a bit shook. I have some lingering pain from the Today Plan acquisition, and lots of lost data. Hopefully, this acquisition simply puts TrainingPeaks under a new roof and allows all users to continue on with regular programming. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garmin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/garmin-just-announced-it-has-acquired-trainingpeaks-and-trainheroic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Garmin just announced it has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. Two platforms widely used by athletes, coaches, and teams for pretty much everything. That includes programed\/structured training, coach-athlete workout delivery, data\/performance tracking, and coach-athlete communication. (Image\/Garmin) Garmin \u2013 TrainingPeaks For [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":254190,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-254189","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=254189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254189\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=254189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=254189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}