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Injury prevention, training science, and app updates — written for runners who want to last.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.