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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

Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx Review

Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx Review
Shoe Reviews

Kiprun KD900X LD+ Review

Kiprun KD900X LD+ Review
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Mind Fuel

Trail Running For Beginners - Part 2 of 3

Trail Running For Beginners (Part 2): How To Run Trails Like A Boss
Shoe Reviews

Saucony Triumph 23 review

Saucony Triumph 23 review
Shoe Reviews

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 Review

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 Review
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Training Guidance

Trail Running For Beginners - Part 1 of 3

Trail Running For Beginners - Part 1 of 3
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Mind Fuel

Follow These Tips To Get Faster At Running

Follow These Tips To Get Faster At Running
Shoe Reviews

Hoka Mafate X Review

Hoka Mafate X Review
Shoe Reviews

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Review

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Review
Shoe Reviews

ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13 Review

ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13 Review
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Training Guidance

Does fitness crossover from training in heat, humidity, or at altitude?

Can training in heat, humidity, cold, or at altitude help you perform better in other conditions
Shoe Reviews

Saucony Hurricane 25 Review

Saucony Hurricane 25 review
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Training Guidance

Why do runners use the road when there’s a sidewalk right there?

Why do runners use the road when there’s a sidewalk right there?
Shoe Reviews

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Review

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Review
Shoe Reviews

Brooks Ghost 17 Review

Brooks Ghost 17 Review

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Mind Fuel

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Recovery

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

Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Roadmap
Recovery

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
Mind Fuel

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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RoundUps

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now
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RoundUps

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now
RoundUps

Best HOKA Running Shoes, Right Now

The best Hoka running shoes right now - full rotation

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