Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, the sport feels like it’s stretching in every direction at once.
One of Europe’s best distance runners is taking aim at a record that’s stood for years, a reminder that even some of running’s oldest, simplest events still carry enormous weight. At the same time, major brands continue pushing deeper into the heart of the sport, with Nike making a move that says a lot about where it sees running’s future.
Elsewhere, the summer racing calendar is starting to come alive. Big-city road races are assembling stacked fields, track stars are experimenting with new events, and one ultrarunner’s breakout performance in the desert is suddenly forcing everyone to learn her name.
And as always, we round things out with the practical side of running — from warmups and marathon lessons to the jump from 26.2 to ultra distances — plus a few reminders of why this sport keeps pulling people back in.
France's world 10,000m champion will try to outrun 21.330 km on 4 September, on the same Belgian track where the British great set the standard six years ago.
After a two-year hunt for the right location, the brand chose Nairobi's Sarit Centre. Eliud Kipchoge used the launch to push for a World Marathon Major on African soil.
The follow-up to the blockbuster Superblast 2 is here, and as our colleague Alex can confirm (see his video review), the SUPERBLAST 3 is a total beast.
The SUPERBLAST 3 stacks ASICS's race-proven technology with a new Trampoline Pod to provide an underfoot feel that is bouncy and responsive. Whether you are grinding through tempo work or just want to make your easy miles feel fun, this is an ideal 'why choose' shoe.
In many ways, marathons are a great metaphor for life: it’s long, there’s often discomfort, but perseverance and your mindset make all the difference. Here are our 5 life lessons you learn from running a marathon!
For runners who have conquered the marathon and want a new challenge, one that tests not just endurance but mindset, grit, and adaptability, ultramarathons offer the perfect next step.
The Boston running brand's new Van Cortlandt singlet borrows the green, gold, and royal blue sash from the AAA jersey Roger Bannister wore at Iffley Road in 1954.
From road marathons in Alabama to a record-breaking run through Arizona, here's how the Colorado physical therapist became one of the most dominant ultrarunners in the world.
Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down the top 10 fastest shoes available right now (and a few that are still super-secret prototypes), including the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3.
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