Reviews
33 articles
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From Venu SQ to Forerunner 570: Why I Upgraded My Garmin
My Venu SQ battery died just outside warranty. I upgraded to the Forerunner 570 for EUR 500. Here's what changed in my training.
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Garmin Cirqa Review: The Screenless Band Runners Have Been Waiting For
Garmin's $199 Cirqa is a screenless recovery and training band. Here's what runners actually get and what's missing.
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Shokz OpenRun: 3 Years Later (Still My Only Running Headphones)
I've owned my Shokz OpenRun for about 3 years. They still work perfectly. Here's my long-term honest review.
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Suunto Race Review for Runners 2026
Suunto Race review for runners. AMOLED display, offline maps, and whether Suunto's flagship can rival Garmin and COROS.
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Polar Vantage V3 Review for Runners 2026
Full Polar Vantage V3 review for runners. Biosensing, Training Load Pro, and whether Polar's flagship can compete with Garmin.
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COROS Pace 4 Review for Runners 2026
Full COROS Pace 4 review. The lightest AMOLED GPS watch tested for running - battery life, accuracy, training features, and who it's for.
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Garmin Fenix 8 Review for Runners 2026
Full Garmin Fenix 8 review from a runner's perspective. Is Garmin's premium adventure watch overkill for road and trail runners?
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Brooks Ghost Max 2: Why I'm Disappointed (400km Review)
I've had the Brooks Ghost Max 2 for a year and only put 400km on them. That probably says enough. Here's my honest review.
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Garmin Connect Plus Review - Worth Paying For?
Garmin Connect Plus subscription reviewed. What it adds over free Garmin Connect and whether runners should pay $6.99/month.
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Zwift Running Review 2026 - Is It Worth It?
Honest Zwift Running review for 2026. How it works, what you need, the community, and whether it makes treadmill running less boring.
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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Review for Runners (2026)
Full Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 review. The versatile plated trainer tested for tempo, intervals, and daily training.
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Oura Ring 4 Review for Runners (2026)
Oura Ring 4 review from a runner's perspective. Sleep tracking, readiness scores, and whether it improves your training decisions.
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Nike Vaporfly 4 First Impressions After 50km
My first 50km in the Nike Vaporfly 4. How it compares to my Adios Pro 3, why I haven't raced in them yet, and whether they're worth it.
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Smart Insoles, HRV Rings, Recovery Bands: Gadgets I Tested So You Don't Have To
I bought every weird running gadget so you don't have to. Smart insoles, recovery bands, posture sensors, and more. Most are garbage.
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My Shokz OpenRun Died After 3 Years. I Upgraded to the OpenRun Pro 2.
After 3 years of daily use, my Shokz OpenRun finally broke. First impressions of the OpenRun Pro 2 upgrade and whether the extra cost is worth it.
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Running Power Meter: 6 Months with Stryd (Honest Review)
I spent $220 on a Stryd running power meter. After 6 months and 1000km, here's whether running power is useful or just another number.
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Garmin Forerunner 570 Review After 12 Months
My honest Garmin Forerunner 570 review after 12 months of daily use. What I love, what I ignore, and whether it's worth EUR 500.
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Every Running Shoe I've Owned: Rated with Real Photos
11 running shoes, 8000+ km, real photos of every pair. Honest ratings from a sub-20 5K runner who bought them all himself.
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Kiprun Kipsummit Max: Can Decathlon Compete at the Premium End?
The Kiprun Kipsummit Max is a $150 trail shoe with Vibram grip and supercritical foam. From someone who started on Kiprun, here's my honest take.
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361 Eleos 2: The Chinese Daily Trainer Nobody Is Talking About
The 361 Eleos 2 is a $150 max-cushion daily trainer with Primo foam. Can a Chinese brand compete with Pegasus and Ghost at the same price?
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Best Running Stroller: What I Wish I Knew Before Buying
I tested 3 running strollers over 6 months. Here's what actually matters and what the reviews don't tell you.
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What I'd Buy Again (And What I Regret) After 5000km
After 5000+ km of running, here's every purchase I'd make again and everything I regret buying. Honest verdicts from real use.
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Best Running Backpack for Commuting (Laptop + Change of Clothes)
I run 12km to work every day with a laptop and clothes. After testing 4 backpacks, here's what actually works for run commuting.
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My $3,000 Running Tech Stack (Is It Worth It?)
I've spent over $3,000 on running gadgets. Garmin Fenix 8, Stryd, Whoop, bone conduction headphones, and more. Here's what's actually worth it.
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361 Furious Future 2 Review: Chinese Speed Shoe Under $180
The 361 Furious Future 2 is a carbon plate super shoe at $180. PEBA-based foam, 7.3oz, and priced way under Nike. Here's if it delivers.
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361 Lynx Trail Runner Review: Budget Chinese Trail Shoe
The 361 Lynx is a $150 trail shoe with Vibram outsole and Primo foam. A viable budget alternative to Hoka Speedgoat and Altra Lone Peak?
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Why I Switched from Garmin to COROS (And Never Looked Back)
After 3 years with Garmin, I switched to COROS. Simpler interface, better battery, half the price. Here's why I'm not going back.
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Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite: Can a Chinese Carbon Shoe Beat the Vaporfly?
The Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite is reviewed by RTINGS and compared to Nike Alphafly 3. A Chinese super shoe that's getting serious attention.
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Best Running Shoes for Complete Beginners (I Tried 3 Pairs)
I bought 3 pairs of running shoes as a total beginner. Here's what worked, what hurt, and what I wish someone told me before my first purchase.
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Amazfit Bip 6 and Active 2: Budget GPS Watches Just Got Better
Amazfit launched the Bip 6 ($79) and Active 2. Dual-band GPS, AMOLED displays, and 14-day battery at a fraction of Garmin's price.
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Kiprun's Smart Shoe Tells You When It's Worn Out: How It Works
Kiprun's KIPNEXT CONNECT has an embedded midsole sensor that tracks cushioning degradation. Here's how it works and whether you need it.
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My Running Shoe Rotation as a Sub-20 5K Runner (Honest Mini-Reviews)
My complete running shoe rotation after 5000+ km. Honest mini-reviews of every shoe I've run in, with km logged, verdicts, and what I'd buy again.
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Training for a Sub-40 10K: What Gear Actually Mattered
I'm chasing a sub-40 10K. After 12 weeks of training, here's what gear made a real difference and what was irrelevant.