KULG vs Garmin: Do You Need More Than Your Watch App?
You’ve got the watch. You’ve got the data. Maybe you’ve even followed a Garmin Coach plan. But now what?
If you're like most runners with a Garmin device, you're probably using Garmin Connect, and maybe experimenting with Garmin Coach. They're convenient, integrated and provide a lot of numbers. But as your running goals get more personal, long-term or specific, these tools can start to feel like they're either pushing you too hard or holding you back rather than helping you progress.
That's where KULG comes in. Let's break down how KULG and Garmin compare, and why it might be time to go beyond what your watch app can offer.
What Garmin does well
Garmin Connect is your go-to dashboard for everything your watch records. And that’s a lot. You get:
Automatic sync from Garmin devices.
Daily stats (steps, sleep, stress, HRV, VO2 max).
Graphs and activity summaries.
Race predictions and readiness scores.
Health and lifestyle tracking over time.
It's great for seeing what you've done. But it doesn't always show you why it's important or where you're going next.
What Garmin Coach adds
Garmin Coach offers free training plans created in Garmin Connect and tailored to goals such as running a 5K, 10K or half marathon, and more.
It includes:
Adaptive training plans that adjust based on performance
Pre-designed workouts delivered to your watch.
Simple guidance for new runners.
And while it’s a nice starting point, there are some limitations:
Limited flexibility: You can't easily edit or customise the plans.
No integration with your full training history: The plans don’t take into account previous blocks or long-term patterns.
No coach communication: You’re following a preset plan, not collaborating with a human.
One plan at a time: It’s hard to personalise or plan beyond the current cycle.
In other words, Garmin Coach gives you the structure, but not the strategy.
What makes KULG different
KULG is not just a tracker. It's a platform for goal-oriented runners.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, building a solid training base or coaching others, KULG helps you understand what's working, what's not and what's next.
That's what makes us different:
Running-specific insights: While others track general metrics, KULG goes beyond standard running apps to give you running-specific insights that matter for runners.
Structured progress views: Group runs by season or quarter and track your progress over time.
Filter by activity type: Want to see only your intervals or races? One click away.
Coach-friendly: Training calendars, feedback and shared goals.
Designed for runners, by runners: KULG understands your world. It puts training load in context and focuses on meaningful patterns, not just flashy statistics.
Automatically pulls Garmin data: No extra work for you.
KULG doesn't try to replace your watch. It helps you make sense of your efforts.
When to use KULG or Garmin
Use Garmin Connect if you want to see general health and lifestyle data alongside your workouts.
Use Garmin Coach if you’re a beginner and want a preset plan to follow for a short-term goal.
Use KULG if you’re training with a goal in mind, want long-term perspective, or are working with a coach (or self-coached).
Tools like Garmin Connect are great for logging and light tracking, but they often lack actionable, runner-specific insights.
KULG is designed to support your full journey as a runner. It gives you perspective. It’s ideal for runners who care about more than just pace, because we look at how you're running, not just how far or how fast.
If you want to build something lasting, train with purpose, and keep running fun and focused, the KULG is your next step.
And yes, you can use KULG alongside your Garmin setup. The platforms complement each other.
Connect your Garmin to KULG today and discover the difference.
