Alastair Running

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

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Altra Experience Flow 3 review: the daily trainer to beat, right now

Altra Experience Flow 3 review

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 review

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 review
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The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Salomon running shoes, right now

Best Salomon running shoes, right now

The Best On Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best On Running Shoes, Right Now

GOREWEAR is closing in March 2026… so I’m doing one last stock-up lap

Goodbye GOREWEAR sale

On Cloudrunner 3 review: softer cushioning, calm stability, and easy daily miles

On Cloudrunner 3 review

Brooks Glycerin Flex review: the most natural feeling max-cushion daily trainer

Brooks Glycerin Flex review

Brooks Glycerin 23 review: a more forgiving forefoot, same heel-led cruise feel

Brooks Glycerin 23 review

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs HOKA Rocket X 3: Two marathon weapons, with one key difference

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs HOKA Rocket X 3

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 review: bouncier, better balanced, and still a true marathon racer

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 review: bouncier, better balanced, and still a true marathon racer

Saucony Endorphin range, explained: Azura vs Trainer vs Speed 5 vs Pro 5 vs Elite 2

Saucony Endorphin range, explained: Azura vs Trainer vs Speed 5 vs Pro 5 vs Elite 2

Salomon Ultra Glide 4 review: max cushion that still feels in control on real trails

Salomon Ultra Glide 4 review

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
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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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Mind Fuel

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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

RoundUps

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The Best Road-To-Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Road-To-Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The best running shoes to buy right now (2026)

The best running shoes to buy right now

The best New Balance running shoes, tested and rated

The best New Balance running shoes

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