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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Saucony Guide 19 boosts comfort with a softer foam and upgraded outsole

Saucony Guide 19 review

Saucony Ride 19 delivers a softer feel and a smoother ride for daily miles

Saucony Ride 19 review

Saucony Endorphin Azura review: meet the new super trainer to beat

Saucony Endorphin Azura review

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 review: familiar speed with some smart upgrades

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 review

Brooks Ghost Trail review: a road runner’s entry point to gravel and light trails

Brooks Ghost Trail review

Saucony Peregrine 16 review – softer, grippier, and finally complete!

Saucony Peregrine 16 review

Mount to Coast H1 review: a modern hybrid with smooth road feel and excellent durability

Mount to Coast H1 review

Best Brooks Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Brooks Running Shoes, Right Now

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 review: softer cushioning, roomier fit, same reliable support

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 review

KEEN Roam review: a road-to-trail running shoe built to go anywhere

KEEN Roam review

Altra Experience Wild 2 review: a road-to-trail shoe that nails versatility, comfort, and ride

Altra Experience Wild 2 review

Suunto Vertical 2 review: AMOLED endurance built for runners who go long

Suunto Vertical 2 review

La Sportiva Prodigio Max review: stability and cushion for long trail runs

La Sportiva Prodigio Max review

Craft Xplor 2 review: A comfort-first hybrid for runners who mix road and dirt

Craft Xplor 2 review

Asics Megablast review: Asics is first to nail the super trainer formula

ASICS Megablast review

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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