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Running shoe reviews, roundups, training tips, and thoughtful blogs for runners who like to ask why.

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Shoe Reviews

New Balance Ellipse review: a fresh foam daily trainer worth lacing up

New Balance Ellipse review
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Best running shoes for heavy runners

Best running shoes for heavy runners
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Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now
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The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now
Shoe Reviews

Mount to Coast C1 review: a super trainer worth waiting for

Mount to Coast C1 review
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The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes for Race Day
Shoe Reviews

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 review: light, fast, and built to reward good running

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 review
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The Best Tempo Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Tempo Running Shoes, right now
Shoe Reviews

Adidas Adizero EVO SL review: the superfoam trainer that gets almost everything right

Adidas Adizero EVO SL review
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The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now
Shoe Reviews

Hoka Speedgoat 7 review: the trail GOAT is back

Hoka Speedgoat 7 review
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Best HOKA Running Shoes, Right Now

The best Hoka running shoes right now - full rotation

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IT Band Syndrome recovery roadmap: What that awful pain on the side of your knee is, and how to fix it

IT Band Syndrome - That Nagging Pain on the Outside of Your Knee – What It Is and How I Beat It
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Why road fartlek is the best workout when you’re training for a trail race without easy trail access

Why road fartlek is the best workout when you’re training for a trail race without easy trail access
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The only 3 running shoes you need for 2026 training and racing

My Ultimate 3-Shoe Rotation for 2026: Covering Most Running Training and Racing

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Best running shoes for heavy runners

Best running shoes for heavy runners
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Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now
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The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

Gear Reviews

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Gear Reviews

COROS NOMAD review: the maps-first watch I’m using for all my trail running

COROS NOMAD review: the maps-first watch I’m using for all my trail running
Gear Reviews

COROS PACE 4 review: the ultralight AMOLED running watch I keep reaching for

COROS PACE 4 review
Gear Reviews

Suunto Race 2 brings clarity and battery confidence to serious training

Suunto Race 2 review