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Practical writing on training plans, Apple Watch sync, and the workflows we're building Stopa around.
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Why your coach's Excel doesn't belong in a spreadsheet anymore
Coaches still hand out training plans as Excel files. Athletes still squint at them daily. There's a better workflow now - here's why and what to do about it.
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Apple Watch WorkoutKit explained - what works, what doesn't in 2026
A practical guide to what WorkoutKit (Apple's structured workout framework for iOS 17+) can and cannot do. Read this before you choose an Apple-Watch-first training app.
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TrainingPeaks alternative for self-coached athletes - €69/year vs $240/year
TrainingPeaks Premium runs $240/year and is built for coaches managing athletes. If you're self-coached and just want your plan on your watch, here are the alternatives in 2026.
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How to use ChatGPT to plan your marathon training
Prompts that get useful marathon training plans from ChatGPT, what to verify before you trust them, and the workflow that actually gets the plan onto your watch.
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From PDF to Apple Watch: how to actually use a training plan you didn't make in your watch's coaching app
If your training plan lives in a PDF, an Excel from your coach, or a chat with ChatGPT, getting it onto your Apple Watch is harder than it should be. Here's the workflow that actually works in 2026.
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