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Conner Mantz Is Racing His First Marathon Since Breaking the 23-Year-Old American Marathon Record. This Sunday, He’ll Take on the Streets of New York.
Conner Mantz broke the American marathon record last October in Chicago with a time of 2:04:43, surpassing Khalid Khannouchi's 23-year-old record. He …
An Elite Marathoner Blamed a Prescription for Her Positive Doping Test. The Problem? The ‘Doctor’ Who Wrote It Wasn’t a Doctor.
Ruti Aga, a 32-year-old Ethiopian marathoner ranked 11th in the world, has been banned for six years after testing positive for methylprednisolone, a …
Nike’s Newest Elite Racing Shoe Is Coming in 2027—Here’s Everything We Know
Nike announced the Apex, a new elite marathon racing shoe launching January 7, 2027. Professional runners are already competing in the shoe, and both …
The Best Running Underwear of 2026 for Women and Men
# The Best Running Underwear of 2026 for Women and Men Chafing, moisture buildup, and odor remain the top comfort complaints from runners, and the ri…
We Tested the lululemon Align and LSKD Fusion Leggings—Here’s Why You Need Both Pairs
# Lululemon Align Versus LSKD Fusion: What Sets These Leggings Apart for Different Training Lululemon Align and LSKD Fusion leggings target different…
The Best Mizuno Running Shoes 2026: Our Top Picks for Stability, Trails, Marathons, and More
# The Best Mizuno Running Shoes 2026: Finding the Right Fit Across Categories Mizuno has built a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of functional …
A Glorious Seven-Mile City Run in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6
# Content Creator Eric Tai Tests Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 Ahead of Hometown Marathon Eric Tai, a content creator with a significant following in the f…
How to Train for a Trail Race in a City
# How to Train for a Trail Race in a City Trail racing demands specific adaptations that road running doesn't require. Uneven terrain, elevation chan…
Welcome to the Wild World of Trail Running
# Welcome to the Wild World of Trail Running Trail running has exploded in popularity over the past five years, with participation numbers climbing s…
Dave Obelkevich, 83, Will Run His 50th NYC Marathon on Sunday. He Shares the Tips You Need for Your Best Race.
# 83-Year-Old Marathoner Eyes 50th NYC Marathon, Shares Course Strategy for All Five Boroughs Dave Obelkevich will toe the line at the New York City …
Frank Gagliano, Legendary Coach of Olympians and Sub-4 Milers, Dies at 89
Frank Gagliano, the legendary track coach known affectionately as "Gags," died this week at age 89. His passing marks the end of a six-decade coaching…
I Tested the New Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5. Here’s What I Thought.
# Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Review: Durability Tests Under Real-World Conditions Adidas released the Adizero Adios Pro 5 as an update to its popular…
The 10 Best Hoka Shoes, From a Soft Trainer to a Speedy Racer
# Hoka's Shoe Lineup Goes Beyond Cushioning Hoka has built its reputation on maximalist cushioning, but the brand's current collection reveals a deep…
“My Runs Are Soft, Smooth, and, Once Again, Satisfying”
# Finding Flow Again: The On Cloudsurfer 3 Delivers Responsive Comfort Runner's World contributor rediscovered running satisfaction through the On Cl…
The Top Trail Races for Your Next Adventure
# The Top Trail Races for Your Next Adventure Trail running has exploded into a mainstream endurance sport, drawing athletes beyond pavement and into…
Not All Runners Feel Welcome on the Trails. These Groups Are Getting Everyone Outside.
# Building Inclusive Trail Running Communities Trail running has exploded in popularity over the past five years, but not everyone feels comfortable …
One of the World’s Top Marathoners Has Been Provisionally Suspended After an EPO Finding
Elite marathoner Peres Jepchirchir faces a provisional suspension following a positive test for erythropoietin (EPO), the blood-doping substance that …
How Many Marathons Is Too Many?
# How Many Marathons Is Too Many? What Experts Say About Racing Frequency Marathon runners face a real dilemma: the sport demands serious commitment,…
The 9 Best Walking Shoes That Give You Support and Comfort All Day Long
# The 9 Best Walking Shoes That Give You Support and Comfort All Day Long Walking shoes need to balance two competing demands: cushioning for comfort…
Behind the Black Box Summit: The Event That Foreshadowed CrossFit’s Explosive Future
# Behind the Black Box Summit: The Event That Foreshadowed CrossFit's Explosive Future CrossFit's rise from garage experiment to global fitness pheno…
Running All the Marathon Majors Didn’t Live Up to the Hype. It Made Me Rethink Why I Run.
# Chasing the Six-Star Dream Revealed What Marathoners Really Need The marathon world has a holy grail: completing all six Abbott World Marathon Majo…
Here Are the Results from the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon
# 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Results: Elite Finishers and Top Performances The 51st Marine Corps Marathon took place on October 25, 2026, drawing tho…
These Are the World’s Fastest Half Marathoners
# The Elite Half Marathon Runners Reshaping Distance Running Half marathons occupy a unique space in competitive running. They demand the speed of tr…
Coaches Say This Is What Surprises Marathoners Most on Race Day. Plus, How to Better Prepare.
# What Marathoners Don't Expect on Race Day (and How to Train for It) Marathon coaches identify a consistent pattern in what catches runners unprepar…
I Solved My Runner’s Knee After Discovering Two Risk Factors I Couldn’t Change
A runner diagnosed with knee pain identified two unchangeable risk factors contributing to her condition: biological sex and flat feet. According to R…
I Was Burned Out on Chasing PRs. Then I Ran a No-Frills Race on a Highway.
# Burnout Ended When This Runner Ditched the PR Chase for a Highway Race After months of chasing personal records and managing injuries, one runner r…
2 World Record Holders Decided the 2027 London Marathon Schedule—with a Game of Rock, Paper, Scissors
# World Record Holders Settle 2027 London Marathon Schedule with Rock, Paper, Scissors Sebastian Sawe and Catherine Debrunner, both world record hold…
We've Tested Dozens of Pickleball Paddles. These Are the 11 Best Right Now for Every Type of Player.
# The Best Pickleball Paddles for Every Player: 11 Top Performers Tested Pickleball paddles vary wildly in performance, feel, and price. Men's Health…
Roman Reigns Is Ready for His Close-Up
# Roman Reigns Eyes Hollywood Stardom as WWE Star Pursues Acting Career Roman Reigns, the 41-year-old WWE headliner, is stepping into mainstream ente…
Saucony’s Endorphin Speed 5 Just Dropped to $130 Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
# Saucony's Endorphin Speed 5 Hits $130 During Prime Big Deal Days Sale Saucony has dropped the price of the Endorphin Speed 5 to $130 ahead of Amazo…
At Berlin, Tigst Assefa Ran the Third-Fastest Women’s Marathon Ever—on a Ruptured Achilles
Tigst Assefa accomplished the improbable at the Berlin Marathon on September 29, 2024. The Ethiopian distance runner clocked 2:11:53, the third-fastes…
The 2027 Boston Marathon Cutoff Is Officially 5:17—Meaning 8,000+ Qualifying Runners Didn’t Get In
The Boston Athletic Association announced the 2027 Boston Marathon qualifying standard at 5 hours and 17 minutes, tightening the cutoff by 43 seconds …
lululemon’s Fast and Free Tights Are Great for Iffy Weather Races
Lululemon's Fast and Free Tights offer runners a versatile layering option that performs across temperature fluctuations, making them practical for un…
The 30 Best Gifts for Runners Who Already Have a Favorite Pair of Shoes
# The 30 Best Gifts for Runners Who Already Have a Favorite Pair of Shoes Runners obsess over shoes. The right pair can transform training, prevent i…
What’s a Good Time for Your First Marathon?
# What's a Good Time for Your First Marathon? Here's What Coaches Say Your first marathon finish time depends less on raw speed and more on realistic…
I Got Almost Everything Wrong at My First Marathon. The One Thing I Did Right Saved Me From a 26.2-Mile Train Wreck
# One Pacing Strategy Rescued This Marathon Debut From Disaster A first-time marathoner completed 26.2 miles despite arriving at the start line cold,…
These Are the World’s Fastest Marathoners
# The Elite Marathon Records: Who Holds the Crown Marathoning exists at the intersection of human endurance and biomechanical precision. The athletes…
Meet the Pro Softball Moms Who Are Redefining What an Elite Athlete Can Look Like
# Pro Softball Moms Prove Elite Performance and Parenthood Aren't Mutually Exclusive Professional softball players who are also mothers are dismantli…
Brooks Ghost vs. Glycerin: One Is Better for Long Runs
# Brooks Ghost vs. Glycerin: Which Shoe Wins for Distance Running Brooks' two most popular daily trainers feel worlds apart despite occupying similar…
These Ultra-Warm Merino Running Gloves Are 20% Off on Amazon
# Ultra-Warm Merino Running Gloves Offer 20% Amazon Discount Runner's World has flagged a deal on merino wool running gloves currently discounted 20%…
Here Are the Results from the 2026 Berlin Marathon
# Record-Breaking Sprint Through Germany's Capital: 2026 Berlin Marathon Delivers Historic Results The 2026 Berlin Marathon delivered its fastest fie…
The Saucony Echelon Is a Godsend for Runners With Wide Feet, and It’s $30 Off Right Now
# Saucony Echelon Delivers Width and Comfort for Wider-Footed Runners Finding running shoes that fit wide feet without sacrificing performance remain…
I Spent a Whole Day Visiting Multiple Running Stores to Find the Shoe My Feet Actually Needed
# Finding the Right Running Shoe Takes Real Diagnosis, Not Just Guesswork A Runner's World editor spent an entire day visiting multiple running speci…
The Top 7 Running Shoes That Made Beginners Fall in Love With Running
# The Best Running Shoes for Getting Beginners Off the Ground Runner's World identified seven top-performing shoes that convert new runners into comm…
The 6 Best On Running Shoes for Every Kind of Runner
On Running has expanded its lineup with fresh options designed to meet the needs of different running styles and preferences. The Swiss footwear manuf…
Diadora Figured Out What Other Running Shoes Get Wrong
# Diadora's Running Shoe Design Bridges Casual and Performance Worlds Diadora, the Italian athletic brand historically known for soccer and casual sn…
We've Tested Over a Dozen Golf Shoes in Every Condition. These Are the 12 Best We've Found.
# The Evolution of Golf Footwear: Performance Meets Comfort on the Course Golf shoes have undergone a radical transformation over the past decade. Wh…
How to Watch the 2026 Berlin Marathon
# How to Watch the 2026 Berlin Marathon The 2026 Berlin Marathon shapes up as one of Europe's premier running events, with the women's field headline…
Steph Curry Wants You to Get Your Eyes Checked
# Steph Curry Champions Eye Health Awareness With Personal Keratoconus Advocacy Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry launched a public aware…
We Love to Train and Race in These 7 Adidas Running Shoes
# Adidas Running Shoes Deliver Performance Through Boost Cushioning Technology Adidas continues to dominate the running shoe market with its Boost cu…
Paul Rabil Says Lacrosse Is One of the Best Workouts You Can Do
# Paul Rabil Pushes Lacrosse as Elite Full-Body Workout Paul Rabil, widely recognized as lacrosse's greatest player, is campaigning to position the s…
7 Golf Club Sets for Beginners That Will Have You Lowering Your Handicap
# The Right Equipment Matters: Best Beginner Golf Club Sets to Build Your Game Starting golf requires choosing equipment that balances quality with c…
Hiking Season Is Here and So Are Early Prime Day Deals on Gear
# Hiking Season Arrives With Early Prime Day Discounts on Essential Gear Outdoor retailers are launching early Prime Day promotions weeks ahead of th…
The Adizero Adios Pro 5 Is the Fastest Adidas Racing Shoe You Can Actually Buy
# Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5: Racing Performance Meets Real-World Accessibility The Adizero Adios Pro 5 represents a shift in how Adidas positions it…
The NYC Marathon Is Changing Its Course for the First Time in 15 Years
# NYC Marathon Shifts Its Course for the First Time Since 2009 The New York City Marathon, one of the world's largest marathons with around 50,000 ru…
The 7 Best Long-Distance Running Shoes
# The 7 Best Long-Distance Running Shoes Long-distance runners face a specific biomechanical challenge. Miles accumulate. Impact forces repeat thousa…
Experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime Running Vacation With Rogue Expeditions
# Running Adventure Trips Bring Trail Running to the World's Most Scenic Regions Rogue Expeditions now offers guided running vacations across four of…
‘If I Sit in the House, I’ll Vegetate’: This 90-Year-Old Just Ran the Fastest 10K Ever for His Age
# 90-Year-Old Paratrooper Sets 10K Record with 10:24 Pace A 90-year-old former paratrooper just ran the fastest 10-kilometer race ever recorded for h…
An Elite Trail Runner Died After a Fall Near One of Norway’s Most Famous Summits
A 30-year-old elite trail runner died after a fall near one of Norway's most famous summits. Ida Amelie Robsahm fell several dozen meters in what appe…
How to Run Faster: Race-Day Strategies
# How to Run Faster: Race-Day Strategies That Work When It Counts Race day brings variables that training never fully prepares you for. Adrenaline sp…
Your Essential Guide for the 8 Abbott World Marathon Majors
# Your Essential Guide to Running the Abbott World Marathon Majors The Abbott World Marathon Majors represent the pinnacle of global marathon racing.…
The 8 Best Handheld Water Bottles for Runners, Hikers, and Travelers
# The Best Handheld Water Bottles for Active Movement Staying hydrated during running, hiking, and travel requires a bottle that doesn't slow you dow…
‘How Running Helped Me Cut Back on Drinking—and Then Chase a Sub-3:10 Marathon’
# How Running Replaced Heavy Drinking—and Led to a Sub-3:10 Marathon A shift from alcohol-dependent habits to endurance sport training shows how stru…