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. Our goal is simple: to help you enjoy running, stay consistent, and get the most from every mile.​

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  • Beginner Runner Advice

    Your go-to space for new runners. Simple guides, mindset tips, and realistic advice to help you start strong, build confidence, and actually enjoy running. From your first Couch to 5K to finding your pace — we’ve got you covered.

  • Running Gear Reviews

    Honest, hands-on reviews of the best running gear out there. From belts and vests to trainers and accessories, we test everything so you don’t have to. Find out what’s worth it, what’s not, and what works best for real runners.

  • STRYQ Updates

    Behind the brand. Get the latest STRYQ news, product launches, colour drops, and stories from our community. See how we design, test, and build gear made by runners, for runners — and what’s coming next.

  • Running Tips & Motivation

    Practical, no-nonsense running advice to help you train smarter, stay consistent, and enjoy the miles. From improving your 5K time to building endurance, these tips are designed to keep you focused and moving forward.

Beginner Runner Advice

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  • Strathclyde Park Half Marathon Race Review

    Strathclyde Park Half Marathon Race Review

    Honest review of the Strathclyde Park half marathon, including route, race-day conditions, value for money, and what Strathclyde Country Park offers for runners and supporters.

    Strathclyde Park Half Marathon Race Review

    Honest review of the Strathclyde Park half marathon, including route, race-day conditions, value for money, and what Strathclyde Country Park offers for runners and supporters.

  • Whats Considered a Good 5K Time

    Whats Considered a Good 5K Time

    Curious about whats considered a good 5k time? Learn what counts as a good pace across age groups and abilities, plus tips to run faster and feel stronger every race.

    Whats Considered a Good 5K Time

    Curious about whats considered a good 5k time? Learn what counts as a good pace across age groups and abilities, plus tips to run faster and feel stronger every race.

  • Whats a Fast Time for a 5K

    Whats a Fast Time for a 5K. The Short Answer

    Wondering whats a fast time for a 5k. Use clear benchmarks for beginners through club runners, learn pacing, training, and recovery tips, and see the gear that helps you shave...

    Whats a Fast Time for a 5K. The Short Answer

    Wondering whats a fast time for a 5k. Use clear benchmarks for beginners through club runners, learn pacing, training, and recovery tips, and see the gear that helps you shave...

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Running Gear Reviews

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Training Tips & Performance

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  • Average Time for a 5k

    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.

  • Whats the Average 5K

    Whats the Average 5K Across Levels

    Curious about whats the average 5k time? Learn typical finish times for beginners to elites and how small changes in pacing, training, and gear can make a big difference.

    Whats the Average 5K Across Levels

    Curious about whats the average 5k time? Learn typical finish times for beginners to elites and how small changes in pacing, training, and gear can make a big difference.

  • pace chart showing whats a good pace for a 5k by level

    Whats a Good Pace for a 5K Run Time?

    Wondering whats a good pace for a 5k. Find realistic pace targets for beginners to club runners, plus training and race-day pacing tips to help you improve every kilometre.

    Whats a Good Pace for a 5K Run Time?

    Wondering whats a good pace for a 5k. Find realistic pace targets for beginners to club runners, plus training and race-day pacing tips to help you improve every kilometre.

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