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

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Shoe Reviews

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

Saucony Ride 19 review
Shoe Reviews

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

Saucony Endorphin Azura review
Shoe Reviews

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

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 review
Shoe Reviews

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

Brooks Ghost Trail review
Shoe Reviews

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

Saucony Peregrine 16 review
Shoe Reviews

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

Mount to Coast H1 review
RoundUps

Best Brooks Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Brooks Running Shoes, Right Now
Shoe Reviews

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

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 review
Shoe Reviews

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

KEEN Roam review
Shoe Reviews

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

Altra Experience Wild 2 review
Gear Reviews

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

Suunto Vertical 2 review
Shoe Reviews

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

La Sportiva Prodigio Max review
Shoe Reviews

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

Craft Xplor 2 review
Shoe Reviews

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

ASICS Megablast review
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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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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

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best All-Mountain Trail Running Shoes, Right Now
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RoundUps

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Daily Trainer Running Shoes, Right Now
RoundUps

Best HOKA Running Shoes, Right Now

The best Hoka running shoes right now - full rotation

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