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RunMate Pro Is the Official Running App for the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K
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RunMate Pro Is the Official Running App for the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K

RunMate Pro is the official running app of the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K — an inaugural waterfront race on June 21, 2026 in Oakville, Ontario. Here's what's at stake, who's behind it, and why we built the app that goes with it.

Greg Kowalczyk · · 7 min read
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Best Free Running Apps for iOS in 2026: An Honest Comparison From a Running Club Leader
Running Apps

Best Free Running Apps for iOS in 2026: An Honest Comparison From a Running Club Leader

7 iOS running apps ranked by a running club co-leader who's used them all. Honest pros, cons, and pricing — including which one I built and where it falls short.

12 min read
Running Apps That Don't Require an Account (2026)
Privacy & Security

Running Apps That Don't Require an Account (2026)

Most running apps want your email, location history, and eventually your credit card. Here are the iOS running apps that work without signing up — and why it matters.

8 min read
Best Running Shoe Mileage Tracker App for iOS (2026)
Running Gear

Best Running Shoe Mileage Tracker App for iOS (2026)

Compare the top running shoe mileage tracker apps for iOS: RunMate Pro, ShoeCycle, Shoey, and others. Which one actually prevents injury — and which just counts miles?

9 min read
5K Training Plan for Beginners: 8 Weeks to Your First Race
Training Plans

5K Training Plan for Beginners: 8 Weeks to Your First Race

The 8-week beginner 5K plan I give every Bronte Runners member. From a running club co-leader and race director who built an app to track it.

12 min read
Race Day App Setup for Runners: How RunMate Pro + SunUp Work Together
Race Preparation

Race Day App Setup for Runners: How RunMate Pro + SunUp Work Together

I'm co-directing the Bronte Harbour Classic 5K on June 21. Here's the two-app setup I recommend to every runner showing up — and why one of them protects you in a way most people don't think about until it's too late.

9 min read
When to Replace Running Shoes: The Complete Guide for Every Runner
Running Gear

When to Replace Running Shoes: The Complete Guide for Every Runner

Replace running shoes every 500-800km (300-500 miles). Learn the 7 signs your shoes are done, lifespan by shoe type, and how to track mileage.

11 min read
Running App Privacy: What Your GPS Data Reveals and How to Protect It
Privacy & Security

Running App Privacy: What Your GPS Data Reveals and How to Protect It

Your running app knows where you live, when you run, and who you run with. Here's what data major apps collect and how to protect yourself.

10 min read
Kinesiology Tape for Runners: The Complete Taping Guide for 6 Common Injuries
Injury Prevention

Kinesiology Tape for Runners: The Complete Taping Guide for 6 Common Injuries

Step-by-step kinesiology taping instructions for runner's knee, IT band, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and Achilles tendinitis.

12 min read
Why We Built a Running App Without a Social Feed
App Updates

Why We Built a Running App Without a Social Feed

The deliberate design decision behind RunMate Pro — and why we think it makes you a better runner.

5 min read
The Minimalist Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention

The Minimalist Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention

Five high-impact injury prevention strategies that don't require complex tools, expensive gear, or hours of training theory.

8 min read
How to Track Running Shoe Mileage (And Why It Prevents Injury)
Injury Prevention

How to Track Running Shoe Mileage (And Why It Prevents Injury)

Most running injuries are preventable. Learn why shoe mileage tracking is one of the highest-impact injury prevention tools available — and how RunMate Pro automates it.

6 min read
RunMate Pro: The Minimalist Running App for Longevity Over Leaderboards
App Updates

RunMate Pro: The Minimalist Running App for Longevity Over Leaderboards

Why we built a running app with no social feed, no leaderboards, and no complexity — and why serious runners are switching.

7 min read