Alastair Running

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

reviews, training tips, and thoughtful stories for runners

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Alastair’s Top-Rated Running Gear

Alastair’s Top-Rated Running Gear

Brooks Caldera 8 Review

Brooks Caldera 8 Review

COROS PACE Pro Review

COROS PACE Pro Review
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How to run with proper running form and help prevent injuries

How to run with proper running form and help prevent injuries

lululemon Wildfeel Review

lululemon Wildfeel Review

Nike Vaporfly 4 Review

Nike Vaporfly 4 Review
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How to master your running cadence (and why it matters)

How to master your running cadence and why it matters

Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL Review

Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL Review
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How to become a morning runner—and stay one

How to become a morning runner—and stay one
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How to Start Running - Part 3 of 3

How to Start Running - Part 3 of 3
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How to Start Running - Part 2 of 3

How to Start Running - Part 2 of 3
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How to Start Running - Part 1 of 3

How to Start Running - Part 1 of 3

Mount To Coast T1 Review

Mount To Coast T1 Review

Salomon S/Lab Genesis Review

Salomon S/Lab Genesis review | Alastair Running
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Trail Running For Beginners - Part 3 of 3

Trail Running For Beginners (Part 3): How To Build Trail Fitness And Confidence

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Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Roadmap: How to Get Rid of That Stabbing Heel Pain, For Good

Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Roadmap

Shin splints recovery roadmap: how to get rid of that stabbing pain in your lower leg, for good

Shin splints recovery roadmap - how to get rid of that stabbing pain in your lower leg

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

RoundUps

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The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now
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The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

Best HOKA Running Shoes, Right Now

The best Hoka running shoes right now - full rotation

Gear Reviews

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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

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

COROS PACE 4 review

Suunto Race 2 brings clarity and battery confidence to serious training

Suunto Race 2 review