Marathon Training Guides
The methodology Smart Runner runs on, in plain English. Five reads, each under 10 minutes.
What is VDOT?
Jack Daniels' single number for fitness. How it's calculated from one race, why the tables work, and how Smart Runner derives your training paces from it.
Training ScienceTraining load: ATL, CTL, TSB
The three numbers under every adaptive plan. Where they came from (cycling, then running), what they actually measure, and the form curve that tells you when to push.
MethodologyPfitzinger vs Daniels vs Canova
Three names you'll hear if you read marathon training seriously. How their philosophies differ, who each one is best for, and which assumptions Smart Runner takes from each.
Apple WatchMarathon training on Apple Watch
What's actually realistic if you want to train for a marathon on Apple Watch alone. Where it shines, where it struggles, and how to set it up so you can leave your phone home.
PrivacyWhy training data shouldn't live in the cloud
A short read on what happens to your runs when they leave your phone, what you give up when the service shuts down, and why on-device storage is a feature, not a bug.
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