​ASICS Metasleek | The Carbon-less Supershoe that will Change the Game​

ASICS just created the lightest racing shoe in the world, and made it so by doing the unthinkable: omitting the carbon plate. The Metasleek, with its low stack and foam-only midsole, is made like a racing flat of the past, betting on lightness rather than power. Here, senior editor Alex Cyr weighs in on whether or not that's a good idea, if old-time racing flats are making a serious comeback, and if the Metasleek is worth your money.

​Nikki Hiltz Kicks to a Fourth Straight U.S. 1,500m Title, and a Record Eighth Overall​

Hiltz edged Addy Wiley and Emily Mackay by four hundredths of a second on Saturday, running 4:06.92 for a fourth outdoor title in a row.

​The Running Myths That Survive Because They’re Half True​

Running does not wear out your knees, sweat is a poor calorie counter, and the 500-mile shoe rule is only a rough average. Here is what the research actually shows.

​What Is the World Athletics Ultimate Championship?​

The sport's new season finale debuts in Budapest in September, with $10 million in prize money and a field limited to champions.

​Nike ACG Built A Camo Print From Actual Mont Blanc Rock, And The Timing Isn’t Subtle​

Nike ACG's new "Chamo Camo" collection turns the granite, limestone and forests around Chamonix into a trail camouflage print, spread across five trail shoes and a full race kit. It lands July 29, right on UTMB's doorstep.

​Our Top 10 Tips For Your First 100 Miler, From Our Ultrarunning Coach​

Managing Editor and Ultrarunning Coach Katelyn shares her recommendations for first timers.

​Threshold Runs: Workouts, Pace + The LT1-vs-LT2 Truth​

Ready to take your running to the next level? Learn exactly how threshold training works—and get a set of proven, time-based workouts you can add straight into your weekly plan to boost speed and stamina.

​Running And Mental Health: How It Improves Balance And Function​

From reducing stress to sharpening focus, here’s how lacing up regularly supports your brain, mood, and emotional well-being—backed by science.

​Lyles And Richardson Both Sent A Message In New York. Only One Of Them Shouted It​

Noah Lyles ran a world-leading time to win his third US 100m title at Icahn Stadium, equalling his Olympic-gold personal best, while Sha'Carri Richardson took the women's title. Two comebacks, two very different ways of announcing them.

​He Ran The Fastest American Marathon Debut Ever, Then Went Back To His Day Job​

Three months after Vinny Mauri ran 2:05:54 alone in Toledo, the fourth-fastest American in history is still self-coached, still selling shoes at a running store in Youngstown, and still without a sponsor. In October, he lines up in the Chicago Marathon's elite field.

​Nikki Hiltz Beat Faith Kipyegon. Is That Enough to Be America’s Next Greatest Miler?​

Hiltz has the domestic titles, the American mile record, and now a win over the best in the world. What the résumé still lacks is a global medal, and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles may be the best chance to add one.

​The Real Odds of Getting Into the 2027 Boston Marathon​

The B.A.A. will draw about 1,000 rejected qualifiers at random for 2027 and penalize steep downhill courses for the first time. Together the two changes make it possible to put a number on the odds that a BQ becomes a bib.

​This is how I chopped MINUTES off my personal bests​

Senior Editor Alex Cyr dishes on the five easy tips that have transformed him from injured hobbyist to competitive runner. These no-BS habits are all simple, free, and easy to adopt; and can help both beginners and experts reach the next level.

Quick Sprints:

• ​8 Long Run Variations To Build Endurance, Speed, And Power​
• ​Half Marathon Training Plan Database​
• ​Squats For Runners: 20 Variations To Try​

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