Smarter training.
Better racing.
Free, science backed tools built by a coach and athlete who’s raced everything from Olympic triathlons to full-distance Ironman and marathons.
Find you Shoe
Find the right shoe, then read the reviews that back up the recommendation.
Training
Build a personalized plan and find the guides that make it work.
Watches
Match your GPS watch to your training style, then compare the top models.
Races
Browse marathons and find the guides to get you to the start line ready.
Train smarter, not just harder
Built from real coaching experience. No fluff, just tools that work.
Running Race Training Plan Creator
A personalized, periodized training plan generated in seconds. Built on the same principles I use coaching real athletes.
- Adapts to your experience, race date, and goal time
- VDOT-based pace zones & 80/20 intensity balance
- Marathon, half, 10K, 5K, plus Couch-to-5K and Couch-to-10K
- Built-in strength training & printable weekly schedule
Running Shoe Finder
Find the perfect shoe for your foot, gait, and training needs in just a few questions.
Find Your ShoeRunning Watch Finder
Match the right GPS watch to your training, budget, and goals. No more guesswork.
Find Your WatchMarathon Finder
Browse marathons by date, location, and difficulty. Find your next race goal.
Find a RaceMore Free Tools
Pace calculator, race predictor, VO₂ max estimator, heart rate zones, and more — all free.
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Hi, I’m Justin.
I’ve spent the last decade chasing finish lines. From Olympic distance triathlons to full Ironmans, road marathons to trail running. Along the way I became a triathlon coach, because I love helping other runners figure out what actually works.
RunningGearLab exists to help other runners. The tools here are built from real coaching experience and tested on real athletes, including me.
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