Author Archives: Alexios Papaioannou

About Alexios Papaioannou

Alexios Papaioannou is the founder and editor-in-chief of GearUpToFit. He leads the site’s running-shoe reviews, fitness-technology coverage, training guides, calculators, and nutrition explainers with a practical, evidence-aware editorial process. His work focuses on helping readers make safer, clearer decisions by combining product research, hands-on fit and feature checks, transparent affiliate disclosures, and references to reputable health, sports-science, and manufacturer sources where appropriate.

Best Daily Running Shoes 2026: Comfortable Trainers for Every Mile

The best daily running shoe is not the flashiest super shoe. It is the trainer that matches your mileage, foot shape, pace range, surface, and durability needs. Continue reading

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How to Start Running Again After Injury, Illness, Surgery, or a Long Break

Restart with time-on-feet, not ego. The safest return is a walk-run plan, symptom monitoring, strength work, and slow weekly progression. Continue reading

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Garmin Training Readiness Score: What It Actually Means and How to Fix Bad Readings

Garmin Training Readiness is useful only when you read it as a trend, not a verdict. Bad readings usually come from poor sleep, high stress, stale HRV baseline, alcohol, illness, hard training load, or watch-fit data errors. Continue reading

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Best Budget GPS Running Watch Under $200: What to Buy and What to Skip

Under $200, prioritize GPS accuracy, battery life, readability, physical controls, and reliable training basics. Skip watches that sell flashy features but fail on tracking. Continue reading

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Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 Review 2026: Carbon-Plated Marathon Racer With Real Upside

Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 review: carbon plate, HOVR+ SuperFoam, race-day fit, marathon use, Sharon Lokedi connection and alternatives. Continue reading

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Nike ACG Pegasus Trail Review 2026: Road-to-Trail Shoe for Dry Gravel, Dirt and Mixed Routes

Nike ACG Pegasus Trail review: ReactX foam, All Terrain Compound 2.0, trail-specific fit, road-to-trail use and Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX comparison. Continue reading

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Brooks Glycerin Flex Review 2026: Cushioned Daily Trainer That Lets Your Foot Move

Brooks Glycerin Flex review: DNA Tuned cushioning, podular flex grooves, walking comfort, daily running and Glycerin Max 2 comparison. Continue reading

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Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 Review 2026: Softer, Bouncier Carbon Marathon Racer

Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 review: IncrediRUN foam, full-length slotted carbon plate, 40mm stack, Endorphin Pro 5 comparison and marathon performance. Continue reading

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Review 2026: Max-Cushion Carbon Super Trainer for Long Runs

HOKA Skyward X 2 review: max-cushion carbon super trainer, PEBA foam, convex carbon plate, 5mm drop, long-run comfort and alternatives. Continue reading

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Review 2026: Is the $500 Supershoe Worth It?

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 review: $500 sub-100g marathon supershoe, Lightstrike Pro Evo, ENERGYRIM, Continental outsole and alternatives. Continue reading

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