Alastair Running

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

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Best running watches under $250 in 2026

Best running watches under $250 in 2026
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Couch to half marathon training plan: 20-week schedule

Couch to half marathon: a simple 20-week training plan (with heart rate zones)

Hoka Gaviota 6 review: max cushioning with real stability support for daily miles

Hoka Gaviota 6 review

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
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Alastair’s Top-Rated Running Gear of 2025

Alastair’s Top-Rated Running Gear

COROS APEX 4 makes long trail days simpler with battery life you stop thinking about

COROS APEX 4 review
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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

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: A versatile adventure smartwatch with strong running capabilities

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review

BioLite Range 400 Running Headlamp Review

BioLite Range 400 review

Mizuno Wave Rider 29 review: Reliable daily comfort with a classic feel

Mizuno Wave Rider 29 review

Best Saucony Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Saucony Running Shoes, Right Now

Saucony Kinvara 16 review 2025: Snappier ride and lightweight perfection for under $130

Saucony Kinvara 16 review 2025
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Running During the Holidays: A Flexible Weekly Plan to Stay Consistent This Christmas

Running During the Holidays: A Flexible Weekly Plan to Stay Consistent This Christmas
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes New Runners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

The 10 Biggest Mistakes New Runners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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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