The Forgd Journal
Train smarter than yesterday.
Long-form thinking on training, nutrition, recovery, and the philosophy behind Forgd's defaults. New posts when there's something worth saying, never on a publishing schedule.
Programming · 4 min
Why your "perfect" program is failing you
The single most-skipped variable in training. Hint: it's not volume.
Nutrition · 5 minMacro splits, ranked by goal
The four defaults Forgd ships with, and the cases where you should override them.
Recovery · 5 minHRV, sleep, and the metrics actually worth checking
Apple Watch gives you 200 numbers. Three of them matter.
Cardio · 5 minBuilding a cardio base when you've never done one
The 9-week ramp that converts a non-runner into a 5K finisher.
Mobility · 5 minMobility isn't stretching. Here's the difference.
Why your hips still feel locked even though you stretch every morning.
Strength · 6 minStrength training for runners (yes, you have to)
The injury-prevention case for two lifting days a week, even at peak mileage.