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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

On Cloudboom Max review: built for marathon training

On Cloudboom Max review: built for marathon training
RoundUps

Best running shoes right now (2026): my top picks across every category

The best running shoes to buy right now
RoundUps

The best New Balance running shoes, tested and rated

The best New Balance running shoes
Shoe Reviews

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 review

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 review
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RoundUps

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now
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RoundUps

The Best Stability Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Stability Running Shoes, Right Now
Shoe Reviews

New Balance 1080v15 review: My favorite 1080 yet

New Balance 1080v15 review
Training Tools

Running Shoe Finder: Find the right shoe in 5 questions

Running Shoe Finder
Training Plans

Training plan generator for runners: road and trail, 5K to 100 miles

Training plan generator for runners
Shoe Reviews

Hoka Mach 7 review: a refined daily trainer that lost its tempo soul

Hoka Mach 7 review
Shoe Reviews

New Balance Ellipse review: a fresh foam daily trainer worth lacing up

New Balance Ellipse review
RoundUps

Best running shoes for heavy runners

Best running shoes for heavy runners
RoundUps

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now
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RoundUps

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now
Shoe Reviews

Mount to Coast C1 review: a super trainer worth waiting for

Mount to Coast C1 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

Best Running Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis (2026): 8 Tested Picks From a Runner Who's Dealt With This Horrible Heel Pain

Best Running Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis
RoundUps

Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet (2026): What Actually Matters, From a Runner Who Tests Everything

Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet
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The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

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