Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Both Garmin and Strava have race-day blind spots, and both will mislead you if you treat their output as gospel.
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
Areas of Expertise
Read Full Bio

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