The Runner's Journal
Can you trust running coach apps? We compare Garmin, Runna and Strava, exploring the benefits and limitations of AI-generated training plans. Running coach apps promise personalised training plans, automatic adjustments and expert guidance from your phone – but can you genuinely trust them? From Garmin and Runna to Strava, we explore how these platforms work, […]
Heavy legs, declining performance and slow recovery are easy to blame on a demanding training plan. But sometimes the problem is not how much you are training – it is how little energy your body has left to adapt to it. Training is supposed to make you tired. A long run should feel like work, […]
Learn how running energy gels work, when to take them and how popular brands compare. Energy gels are a familiar sight at races, but they are also one of the most misunderstood parts of running nutrition. Some runners take a gel before every run. Others avoid them completely after one bad experience. Many follow the […]
Running on your period can feel different. Discover how your cycle may affect energy and performance, with practical tips for adapting your training. Running on your period can affect everyone differently. While some runners notice little change, others experience cramps, fatigue, reduced motivation or heavier legs. Understanding what is happening throughout your cycle can help […]
VO2 max for runners explained: learn what your score means, how accurate watch estimates are and how easy runs, intervals and recovery can improve it. VO₂ max is often treated as the ultimate score for running fitness. Watches display it, training apps track it and runners compare it – but the number is only useful […]