Above Average Jogger

One guy's honest return to road running — gear reviews, real talk, and the slow rebuild.

July 14, 2026

running in a toronto summer is basically a hydration test with a finish line

the runs are fine, it’s the weather that’s the problem. how i’m getting through toronto’s humid summer training block without losing my mind (or too much pace).
July 7, 2026

the long run problem (or: how i accidentally ran 14km on a saturday)

I don’t plan long runs. They just kind of happen. A Saturday morning guide to accidental distance, DJ podcasts, overcast skies, and knowing where every bathroom on the Toronto waterfront is.
June 30, 2026

your first 4 weeks of running (a realistic guide)

nobody tells you what week one actually feels like. here’s a realistic breakdown of what your first four weeks of running should actually look like — no fluff, no inspirational nonsense.
June 24, 2026

i tested 4 free AI running coaches so you don’t have to

chatgpt, claude, athletica, and trainasone all got the same prompt. here’s which free AI running coach is actually worth using for apple watch + strava runners.
June 17, 2026

ai is coming for your running shoes (and i kind of love it)

i built an app that connects to my strava data and now i can’t stop thinking about where AI running tools are actually headed. here’s what’s changing, what it means for average runners, and why i think it matters.