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Paris Marathon Parts Ways With ASO: What Changes
The City of Paris has dropped ASO as marathon organizer. Here's what the management shift means for registered runners and the future of major city marathons.
Runner Claims FKT on 247-Mile Maricopa Trail
A runner just claimed the FKT on the 247-mile Maricopa Trail circling Phoenix. Here's what the effort reveals about the fast-growing FKT movement.
How to Use Summer Heat to Run Faster in the Fall
Summer heat isn't a setback. Used deliberately, heat acclimatization builds plasma volume, sweat efficiency, and cardiovascular gains that carry directly into fall marathon performance.
Cocodona 250 2026: What You Need to Know
The Cocodona 250 is one of North America's most brutal ultras. Here's what defines the 2026 race, from key contenders to course challenges.
Xtep's PB Master Program Wants to Help You Run Faster
Xtep's PB Master is a new global platform combining training plans, coaching access, and product rewards to help recreational marathon runners chase personal bests.
How Far Can Shoe Tech Actually Push Marathon Limits?
Sawe's 1:59:30 marathon was built on 97-gram shoes as much as elite physiology. Here's where shoe tech goes next, and what it means for your training.
Boston 2026: The Canadian Time Everyone Is Talking About
A Quebecois runner's standout time at Boston 2026 has sparked conversation across the running world, spotlighting Canada's growing distance running depth.
Azara Garcia Signs With Kailas: What It Means for Trail
Spain's first professional female trail runner, Azara Garcia de los Salmones, has signed with Kailas FUGA, signaling the Chinese brand's serious push into European elite trail running.
The Best European Trail Races to Target This Summer
From Madeira to UTMB, here's a practical summer trail race calendar for European mountain events across every distance bracket, from 25K to 100 miles.
Two Men Under 2 Hours: What It Actually Changes for You
Sawe and Kejelcha both broke the 2-hour marathon in London 2026. Here's what their pacing, shoe tech, and strategy mean for your next PB.
Canadians Make Waves at Madeira Island Ultra-Trail
Canadian runners delivered competitive finishes at Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, signaling a rising North American presence on Europe's elite ultra-trail circuit.
What adidas Q1 2026 Results Mean for Runners
adidas Q1 2026 results show running driving brand growth. Here's what the financial momentum means for shoe innovation and your training in 2026.
Women's Marathon World Record History: Every Holder Since Grete Waitz
From Grete Waitz in 1979 to Tigist Assefa at London 2026, the complete progression of the women's marathon world record — 17 minutes gained in nearly 50 years.
UTMB Updates Its Index: What Changes for You
UTMB's 2026 index update changes race scoring and qualifying windows. Here's exactly what it means for your stones, your score, and your path to Mont-Blanc 2027.
How Sawe Ran 1:59:30: The Pacing, Shoe Tech, and Race Strategy Behind the Record
How Sabastian Sawe executed the first legal sub-2-hour marathon: a technical breakdown of pacing, the 97g Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, and the race strategy behind the 1:59:30 world record.
Marathon Recovery: A Week-by-Week Practical Guide
A science-backed, week-by-week marathon recovery guide covering the critical first 72 hours, nutrition priorities, and how to return to training without injury.
Marathon World Record History: Every Record From 1908 to Sawe's 1:59:30
The complete men's marathon world record progression from John Hayes's 2:55:18 in 1908 to Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 in London 2026 — every milestone, every breakthrough.
Sawe's 1:59:30: Why Adidas Hit the Jackpot
Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 in London gave Adidas its most powerful brand moment in years. Here's what it means for the shoe wars and your next pair.
How to Turn Summer Heat Into a Running Performance Edge
Heat acclimatization boosts running performance by 5–8%, even in cool races. Here's a practical 10–14 day protocol any runner can do in their neighborhood.
What the Sub-2 Marathon Actually Means for Regular Runners
Sawe's 1:59:30 at London 2026 broke the sub-2 marathon barrier in official race conditions. Here's what it actually means for your training and next race.
Tigist Assefa Shatters the Women's Marathon World Record
Tigist Assefa ran 2:15:41 at London 2026, setting a new women's-only marathon world record on the sport's most historic day ever.
London 2026: Sawe and Kejelcha Break the 2-Hour Barrier
Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 and Yomif Kejelcha went sub-2 on debut at London 2026. The marathon barrier is gone. Here's what it means.
Sabastian Sawe Breaks the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier: 1:59:30 World Record in London
Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first person to break two hours in a certified marathon and erasing 1:05 from Kiptum's world record.
London Marathon 2026: Results and Full Standings
London Marathon 2026 full results: Sawe's historic 1:59:30, Assefa's women's world record 2:15:41, wheelchair standings, and Cynthia Erivo's 3:21 finish.