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.
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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.
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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.
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Train Smarter, Run Longer
Weekly training tips, plans, and motivation to help you stay consistent, build endurance, and hit your running goals with confidence.
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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.
Training Tips & Performance
Is Running Every Day Bad for You?
Is Running Every Day Bad for You? This guide explains the pros and cons of daily running, safe training structures, recovery habits, and warning signs to help you run smarter.
Is Running Every Day Bad for You?
Is Running Every Day Bad for You? This guide explains the pros and cons of daily running, safe training structures, recovery habits, and warning signs to help you run smarter.
Marathon Tips for First-Timers
Expert marathon tips for first-timers covering training structure, pacing, fuel, hydration, essential gear and recovery so you can reach your first marathon finish line with confidence.
Marathon Tips for First-Timers
Expert marathon tips for first-timers covering training structure, pacing, fuel, hydration, essential gear and recovery so you can reach your first marathon finish line with confidence.
Marathon Length and How to Train for It
A full guide explaining marathon length with comparison charts, training tips, pacing strategies and essential race day gear to help every runner prepare.
Marathon Length and How to Train for It
A full guide explaining marathon length with comparison charts, training tips, pacing strategies and essential race day gear to help every runner prepare.
What is the average time for a 5k
Many new runners ask what is the average time for a 5k when they start training. Knowing the averages can help you set realistic goals, track progress, and understand whether...
What is the average time for a 5k
Many new runners ask what is the average time for a 5k when they start training. Knowing the averages can help you set realistic goals, track progress, and understand whether...
Half Marathon Gear Checklist for Every Runner
Get race-ready with the ultimate half marathon gear guide. From STRYQ belts and hydration vests to Be Form nutrition, this checklist covers everything you need to train smart, recover faster,...
Half Marathon Gear Checklist for Every Runner
Get race-ready with the ultimate half marathon gear guide. From STRYQ belts and hydration vests to Be Form nutrition, this checklist covers everything you need to train smart, recover faster,...
Average Time for a 5k & what affects it
Discover the average time for a 5k across fitness levels and ages. Learn pacing, training, and gear tips to improve your performance and enjoy every run.
Average Time for a 5k & what affects it
Discover the average time for a 5k across fitness levels and ages. Learn pacing, training, and gear tips to improve your performance and enjoy every run.