Above Average Jogger

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

June 9, 2026

I Accidentally Ran a Half Marathon on My Birthday (And It Went Pretty Well)

Set out for an easy 11K the day before my birthday. Ended up running 21.94 kilometers at a 5:00/km pace. Here’s how that happened.
June 2, 2026

running as movement (and why that actually helped)

somewhere along the way i stopped thinking of my runs as training. no pace targets, no mileage goals — just movement. and somehow that changed everything.
May 26, 2026

I Tried the Lululemon Beyondfeel as a Running Shoe. Here’s Why They’re Now My Gym Shoes.

Heads up: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. When Lululemon dropped their first men’s running shoe last year, I was curious. I’d been impressed enough with the brand’s apparel that I figured they deserved a shot on the road.…
May 20, 2026

Adidas Boston 13 Review: The Upgrade you probably need (or want)

AJ reviews the Adidas Boston 13 after several weeks of real-world running, including a half marathon. A side-by-side comparison with the Boston 12 included.
May 12, 2026

Toronto’s Best Run: Why the Waterfront Has Everything You Need

I’ve lived downtown Toronto for close to ten years and run just about every route the core has to offer. The answer is always the same: get to the waterfront and head west.