Notes from the workshop
The Journal.
Long reads about training and the design choices behind Kinoku. We also write about why your data stays on your phone, and what we learn building an independent fitness app.
April 8, 2026
Why Kinoku is offline-first
Most fitness apps treat your body as a data product. Kinoku doesn't. Here is the story behind it.
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April 8, 2026
How to actually use HRV (without buying a Whoop)
HRV is one of the most useful recovery signals your body gives you. You do not need a paid band to read it. Here is a private setup on Android.
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April 7, 2026
Periodization in plain English
Macro, meso, micro: the three training cycles that make you stronger, explained with no spreadsheets.
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April 6, 2026
What your training calendar is actually for
Stop using your training calendar as a to-do list. Use it as a feedback loop between your plan and your reality.
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April 5, 2026
Polarized 80/20 training, explained
Why most runners run their easy days too hard, and the simple 80/20 fix backed by research.
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