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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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Shoe Reviews

Merrell Nova 4 review

Merrell Nova 4 review
Shoe Reviews

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Review

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Review
Shoe Reviews

Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 Review

Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 Review
Shoe Reviews

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Review

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Review
Shoe Reviews

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review
Shoe Reviews

The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3 Review

The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3 Review
Shoe Reviews

Saucony Peregrine 15 Review

Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
Gear Reviews

Suunto Race S Titanium Courtney Edition Review

Suunto Race S Review [Titanium Courtney Edition]
Shoe Reviews

Hoka Clifton 10 review: a comfort-first daily trainer that has changed its character

Hoka Clifton 10 review
Shoe Reviews

Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Gear Reviews

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One Trail Running Poles Review

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One Trail Running Poles Review
Shoe Reviews

Brooks Catamount 3 Review: All this for $170?! Really?!

Brooks Catamount 3 Review: All this for $170?! Really?!
Shoe Reviews

Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review

Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review

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Recovery

Achilles Tendinitis Recovery Roadmap: How to Get Rid of that Back-of-Heel Pain, For Good

Achilles Tendinitis Recovery Roadmap
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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

RoundUps

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RoundUps

Best carbon plate running shoes of 2026: 15 tested racers

The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes for Race Day
RoundUps

Best running shoes of 2026: the 10 picks I actually train in

The best running shoes to buy right now
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RoundUps

Best trail racing shoes of 2026: 17 tested picks, skyrunning to ultra

Best trail racing shoes

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