The archive
What your watch measures, gets wrong, and leaves unexplained
Training plans and race-day strategy, distance by distance.
10K Training with Garmin: A Data-Driven Plan for Every Level
A 10K training guide built on Garmin data: beginner to advanced plans, why the 10K sits between VO2 max and threshold, and how to pace race day by heart rate.
Apr 16, 2026
The Best Garmin Watch for Triathlon in 2026
The best Garmin watches for triathlon in 2026. Forerunner 965, Fenix 8, 255 and Tactix 8 compared for swim, bike, run and multisport, with who each fits.
Apr 16, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Fenix 8: Which Is Better for Serious Runners?
Garmin Forerunner 965 versus Fenix 8 for runners in 2026: battery life, weight, display, training features, and who each watch is actually built for.
Apr 16, 2026
Half Marathon Training with Garmin: A Data-Driven Plan
A half marathon guide built on Garmin data: beginner to advanced plans, the metrics that predict HM performance, and how to pace race day by heart rate.
Apr 16, 2026
Indoor Cycling with Garmin: Zwift, ERG Mode, and Power Zones
Using your Garmin with Zwift, TrainerRoad or a direct trainer: ERG versus slope mode, power zone setup, FTP testing, and clean data into Garmin Connect.
Apr 16, 2026
Ironman 70.3 Training with Garmin: A Complete Data-Driven Guide
A 70.3 training blueprint built on Garmin data: weekly structure, the key swim, bike and run sessions across a 20-week block, and race-day execution.
Apr 16, 2026
Open-Water Swim Training with Garmin: A Complete Guide
What your Garmin actually measures in open water, the sessions that matter, sighting practice, and how to build a block for a triathlon or open-water race.
Apr 16, 2026
Ultramarathon Training with Garmin: Endurance Score and Hill Score
Training for a 50K, 50-miler or 100-miler on Garmin data: Endurance Score, Hill Score and training load across a 20-30 week block, and where data stops.
Apr 16, 2026
5K Training with Garmin: A Data-Driven Plan for Every Level
A 5K training guide built on your Garmin data: beginner to advanced plans, the metrics that matter most, and why generic suggested workouts fall short for 5K speed.
Apr 13, 2026
AI Cycling Coach: Can AI Replace a Human Coach for Cyclists?
What human cycling coaches do versus what AI coaching tools can handle. Power zones, FTP tracking, TSS management, and where each approach actually wins.
Apr 13, 2026
AI Triathlon Coach: How AI Handles Three Sports at Once
Triathlon means three disciplines, compounding fatigue and conflicting adaptations. How AI coaching handles multisport training, and where it beats a human.
Apr 13, 2026
Trail Running with Garmin: Metrics That Matter Off-Road
Road metrics do not translate to trail. Which Garmin data actually matters off-road, from heart rate effort to climbing metrics, and how to train on it.
Apr 13, 2026
Garmin Running Power Zones: Setup and Training Guide (2026)
Running power on Garmin watches is more useful than ever. Learn how to set up power zones, find your critical power, and train by watts instead of pace.
Mar 21, 2026
Garmin Sleep Tracking for Athletes: Train Smarter With Sleep Data
Your Garmin tracks sleep stages, HRV, SpO2, and respiration every night. Here's how athletes can use that data to optimize recovery and know when to push or rest.
Mar 20, 2026
Garmin Cycling Structured Workouts That Actually Work
How to create, sync, and execute structured cycling workouts on your Garmin. Five essential workouts with power and heart rate targets.
Mar 19, 2026
How to Use Your Garmin for Triathlon Training: A Step-by-Step Guide
Get the most from your Garmin for triathlon training. Multisport setup, training load across swim/bike/run, transition tracking, and race day configuration.
Mar 18, 2026
The Complete Garmin Marathon Training Guide: Every Metric That Matters
How to use Garmin training status, VO2 max, load ratio, race predictor and running power through every phase of a marathon buildup, from base to taper.
Mar 17, 2026
FTP Testing Guide: How to Find Your Cycling Threshold
Complete guide to FTP testing for cyclists. Compare 20-minute, ramp, and 8-minute test protocols. Learn how to set power zones and track progress.
Feb 27, 2026