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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On Cloudultra Pro vs Cloudultra 3: Which all-mountain ultra shoe is for you?

On Cloudultra Pro vs Cloudultra 3
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The Best Trail Racing Shoes, Right Now

The Best Trail Racing Shoes, Right Now

On Cloudultra Pro review: On’s first true ultra-distance trail racer delivers

On Cloudultra Pro review

KEEN Seek review: A super comfy all mountain trail runner, that's built to last

KEEN Seek review

ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 review: Smooth stability and plush comfort refined

ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 review

Mizuno Wave Sky 9 review: I did a Nimbus double take on these!

Mizuno Wave Sky 9 review

Craft Pacer 2 review: A daily trainer that eats up tempo miles too

Craft Pacer 2 daily trainers review

Hoka Arahi 8 Review: My favorite Arahi yet for daily stability and smoother miles

Hoka Arahi 8 Review

Nike Vomero Plus vs ASICS Superblast 2: A super trainer showdown

Nike Vomero Plus vs ASICS Superblast 2

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 review

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 review

Altra FWD VIA 2 review: Smooth miles, maximum comfort

Altra FWD VIA 2 review

Nike Vomero Plus review: Upgrades Worth Buying Into

Nike Vomero Plus review
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The best stretches for runners: before and after every run

The best stretches for runners: before and after every run
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8 tips for running in cold weather safely and comfortably

8 tips for running in cold weather safely and comfortably

Hoka Mach X 3 vs Hoka Mach 6

Hoka Mach X 3 vs Hoka Mach 6

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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