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NYRR's Plan to Fix the Race Registration Mess
NYRR is overhauling its race registration system to cut technical failures and improve lottery transparency for the hundreds of thousands of runners who enter its events each year.
Runner Dies at Cocodona 250: What We Know
A runner died during the 2026 Cocodona 250, reigniting urgent debate about medical support, safety protocols, and race director responsibility at extreme-distance events.
USATF Announces the 2026 U18 Mountain Running Team
The ATRA announced the 2026 USATF U18 Mountain Running Team on May 5, spotlighting the next generation of US trail talent and the development pathway toward international competition.
Every Piece of Gear Sawe Wore to Break the 2-Hour Barrier
Sabastian Sawe's sub-2 marathon kit, broken down piece by piece with practical gear takeaways for everyday runners on what actually moves the needle.
London 2027 Ballot Breaks Records After Sawe's Sub-2
Sabastian Sawe's sub-2 at London 2026 triggered a record 2027 ballot surge, showing how elite milestones fuel mass-participation demand.
Robyn Lesh Wins Overall and Sets Greenland 50k Course Record
Robyn Lesh won the Greenland 50k outright and set a new course record on May 4, 2026, delivering one of the standout trail performances of the early North American ultra season.
MDS Crazy Loops: The New Ultra Format With No Rankings
The MDS Crazy Loops lets runners choose 3, 6, 9, or 12-hour formats with no imposed ranking, making mountain ultras genuinely accessible in 2026.
How Maurten's Nutrition Made the Official Sub-2 Happen
Sabastian Sawe's official sub-2 marathon wasn't just elite legs and carbon shoes. Here's exactly how Maurten's fueling science made it possible, and what you can apply today.
Pittsburgh, Flying Pig, OC: What the May 2026 Marathon Results Reveal
Pittsburgh delivered a 3-peat, Flying Pig set an all-time participation record, OC saw a course record. Here's the full breakdown of the May 2026 US marathon weekend.
The Race Nutrition Plan Every Runner Actually Needs
Elite marathon fueling science, translated into a practical step-by-step race nutrition plan any runner can follow for their next half or full marathon.
Cocodona 250 2026: Who's Racing and How to Watch Live
The Cocodona 250 is live in 2026. Here's the full breakdown of who's racing, how to track them in real time, and what you need to know about entering in 2027.
Why Brooks Is Winning the Running Shoe Wars Right Now
Brooks just had its best quarter ever. Here's what that tells you about the running shoe market and how to shop smarter for your next training shoe.
How to Train Through Summer Heat Without Burning Out
A practical guide for runners on adjusting pace, hydration, and scheduling through summer heat to stay fit and race stronger in fall.
Why Runners Are More Brand Loyal Than Ever in 2026
Brooks' record quarter reveals a broader truth: runners in 2026 are loyal to specialist brands that earn it through consistency, community, and credibility.
Why Average Marathon Times Are Getting Faster in 2026
Average marathon finish times are dropping across all ability levels in 2026, driven by carbon shoe tech, smarter training, and the psychological lift of the sub-2 barrier falling.
London Marathon 2026: What Every Runner Should Take Away
London Marathon 2026 broke records at every level. Here's what the race conditions, elite results, and atmosphere mean for your next big event.
How to Choose the Right Running Shoes in 2026
Carbon-plated shoes, smarter fit tools, and record-breaking performances have reshaped the market. Here's how to cut through the noise and choose wisely.
Brooks Running Just Had Its Best Quarter Ever
Brooks Running posted its best financial quarter ever in early 2026, signaling a major shift in who's winning the performance running shoe market.
Your Birth Weight May Shape Your Endurance Potential
New UVic research links birth weight to cardiovascular adaptation in endurance athletes, offering runners a biological lens on why training responses vary so widely.
How to Run Better in Summer Heat Starting Now
Summer heat isn't a training obstacle. It's a stimulus. Here's how to use a 10-14 day heat acclimation block to run faster this fall.
Sub-2 Is Real Now: What It Actually Means for Your Training
Two men have now broken the two-hour marathon barrier in official conditions. Here's what their pacing, shoe tech, and fueling science means for your training.
The Sub-2 Era: How to Train With the New Benchmark
Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 at London 2026 rewrites marathon history. Here's how to translate his pacing, physiology, and shoe tech into your own PR training.
Three Sub-2 Marathons at London: What It Actually Means for You
Sawe, Kejelcha, and Kiplimo just redrew the limits of the marathon in a single race at London. The lessons for sub-elite and recreational runners are more practical than the headlines suggest.
Paris Marathon Drops ASO After 28 Years
Paris has ended ASO's 28-year hold on the Marathon de Paris, selecting new consortium Cadence to take over. Here's what it means for runners.