Above Average Jogger

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

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.
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

Lululemon Beyondfeel Running Shoe Review: Is It Good for Running?

An honest Lululemon Beyondfeel running shoe review covering comfort, weight, road performance, and whether it’s actually good for running or better suited to the gym.