You’ve been at this long enough to see how running has changed—and not always for the simpler. Remember when all you needed was a solid pair of shoes , a decent playlist, and maybe an old stopwatch to keep track of your splits? Those were easier times.

Now it feels like you can’t lace up without stepping into a maze of wellness gadgets and “smart” tech . Every week, there’s some new device promising to fix your form, optimize recovery, or magically turn your 6-mile jog into an elite training session. Meanwhile, your running crew is comparing data points, and your feed is one long parade of wearables you’ve never heard of.

To be fair, not all of it’s nonsense. The right tech really can help you stay injury-free, train smarter, and maybe even snag a new PR. But let’s be hones

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