RunCoach · MCP connection guide

Your training data,
in your favorite chat.

Connect RunCoach to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini so you can ask questions about your training in the chat you already use.

RunCoach MCP server address

Use this address when the chat service asks for a server URL.

https://run.thelaymans.org/api/mcp/

The address follows this site’s origin and ends in /api/mcp/.

Before you connect

You need an existing RunCoach account. Sign in to RunCoach when the service asks you to authorize access; friends who need an account should contact the RunCoach site owner for access.

Use the same RunCoach account that owns the training data you want to ask about. Setup uses RunCoach sign-in and authorization. Do not create, copy, or share an API key for this connection.

1 ChatGPT

  1. In ChatGPT settings, enable Developer mode so you can add a custom MCP server. If the option is unavailable, your workspace may restrict it.
  2. In ChatGPT, open Plugins → + → Add custom MCP server.
  3. Enter the RunCoach server address above. Continue through OAuth and sign in to RunCoach.
  4. Create the plugin, then install it. In a chat, choose it with @ and ask a question.

ChatGPT custom MCP server instructions ↗

2 Claude Chat

  1. Open Customize → Connectors → + Add → Add custom connector.
  2. Enter the RunCoach server address, continue through OAuth, and sign in to RunCoach.
  3. Connect, then enable RunCoach in a chat. If your organization manages Claude, its owner may need to add or approve the connector first.

Claude custom connector instructions ↗

3 Gemini

  1. On gemini.google.com, open Settings → Connected Apps → Custom apps.
  2. Add the RunCoach server address. Sign in to RunCoach and approve the connection.
  3. In a chat, invoke the custom app with @ and ask a question.

Custom apps require a personal Google account, age 18+, US location, English, and Keep Activity enabled. Availability can vary.

Gemini custom apps instructions ↗

✓ Check the connection

Try this prompt after connecting:

Use RunCoach to summarize my recent training.

Your chat service should ask to use RunCoach. Review each requested action before approving it; tools that change data or plans require your review.