Welcome to the STRYQ Blog

At STRYQ, we believe every move matters. Whether you’re a beginner runner starting your first Couch to 5K or training for a half marathon, this is your UK hub for running tips, training plans, and honest running-gear reviews to help you move with confidence.

  • Beginner Runner Advice

    Simple tips and training advice for new runners. From Couch to 5K to recovery hacks, we help you build confidence and enjoy every run.

  • Running Gear Guides & Reviews

    Honest reviews of running belts, vests, shoes, and accessories from top brands. Real testing, real feedback, and gear that actually performs.

  • Train Smarter, Run Longer

    Weekly training tips, plans, and motivation to help you stay consistent, build endurance, and hit your running goals with confidence.

  • About STRYQ & Our Mission

    News, updates, and stories from the STRYQ team. Follow our journey, community runs, and mission to make running more accessible for everyone.

Running Gear Reviews

5 Must-Have Running Gear Picks for 2025

5 Must-Have Running Gear Picks for 2025

If you’re looking to level up your running setup this year, skip the gimmicks. You don’t need a cupboard full of flashy gear — just the essentials that actually work....

5 Must-Have Running Gear Picks for 2025

If you’re looking to level up your running setup this year, skip the gimmicks. You don’t need a cupboard full of flashy gear — just the essentials that actually work....

Running Belt vs Running Vest: Which is Right for You?

Running Belt vs Running Vest: Which is Right fo...

When it comes to carrying your essentials on a run, two pieces of gear dominate the conversation — the running belt and the running vest. Both are designed to keep...

Running Belt vs Running Vest: Which is Right fo...

When it comes to carrying your essentials on a run, two pieces of gear dominate the conversation — the running belt and the running vest. Both are designed to keep...

Nike Vomero Plus Review | Best Running Shoes

Nike Vomero Plus Review | Best Running Shoes

The plush, bouncy upgrade runners have been waiting for. When Nike drops a new shoe, runners pay attention — and when that shoe is the Nike Vomero Plus, with its...

Nike Vomero Plus Review | Best Running Shoes

The plush, bouncy upgrade runners have been waiting for. When Nike drops a new shoe, runners pay attention — and when that shoe is the Nike Vomero Plus, with its...

Why the STRYQ Running Vest Deserves a Place in Every Runner’s Kit

Why the STRYQ Running Vest Deserves a Place in ...

When it comes to running gear, finding the perfect running vest can make all the difference between a comfortable run and one you can’t wait to end. The STRYQ Running...

Why the STRYQ Running Vest Deserves a Place in ...

When it comes to running gear, finding the perfect running vest can make all the difference between a comfortable run and one you can’t wait to end. The STRYQ Running...

What to Wear When Running for Maximum Comfort and Performance

What to Wear When Running for Maximum Comfort a...

Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, but to truly enjoy it and get the best results, what you wear matters. The right running gear enhances comfort,...

What to Wear When Running for Maximum Comfort a...

Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, but to truly enjoy it and get the best results, what you wear matters. The right running gear enhances comfort,...

REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 165 UK. The Running Watch That Keeps Up With You

REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 165 UK. The Running W...

If you’re anything like me, you don’t want fancy features that make your head spin. You just want gear that works, lasts, and helps you run better. So I spent...

REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 165 UK. The Running W...

If you’re anything like me, you don’t want fancy features that make your head spin. You just want gear that works, lasts, and helps you run better. So I spent...