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Road to Trail: How to Make the Switch in 2026
Trail running is growing 8% a year and road runners are leading the surge. Here's how to make the switch safely, smartly, and for the long term.
London Marathon 2026: Results and Final Standings
London Marathon 2026 delivered elite performances and over 53,000 finishers, raising nearly $95M for charity across a landmark spring race day.
Canyons by UTMB 100k 2026: Peterman and Brady Win
Adam Peterman and Riley Brady win the Canyons by UTMB 100k 2026, delivering standout performances at one of trail running's most competitive UTMB World Series qualifiers.
Rib Mountain Challenge 2026: 300+ Runners Already In
The 2026 Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge has already crossed 300 early registrations, reflecting the surging demand for trail and adventure races among recreational runners.
The One Workout Runners Need to Actually Improve
New research highlights hill repetitions as the most underused workout for runners. Here's how to add them effectively without breaking your recovery.
The Runners Who Cross the Finish Line for Someone Else
A growing number of marathon runners line up not for personal bests, but to honor someone else. Here's the science and strategy behind purposeful running.
Hikers vs. Trail Runners: Who's Actually Safer in the Wild?
A new study finds trail runners score lower than hikers on wilderness preparedness and overestimate their own skills. Here's the checklist that closes the gap.
How to Build a Running Training Week From Scratch
A practical, science-backed guide to building a personalized running training week. Balance easy, threshold, and long runs across 3 to 6 days without injury or plateau.
Trail Running Is Growing at 8% a Year. Road Runners Are Driving It.
Trail running is expanding at 8% annually vs. 0.5% for road running, with 80% of new trail runners converting from road backgrounds.
Trail Runners Overestimate Wilderness Readiness, Study Finds
A study in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine found trail runners overestimate their wilderness readiness, report higher injury rates, and rely too heavily on GPS over basic safety skills.
Heat Acclimatization Can Boost Your Running by 5-8%
Heat acclimatization over just 10-14 days can boost your running performance by 5-8% through expanded plasma volume, lower heart rate, and earlier sweating onset.
Dirt Camp: Premium Trail Running Comes to the Berkshires
Marathon Sports launches Dirt Camp, a premium trail running experience in the Berkshires targeting road runners ready to make the move to technical terrain.
The Boston Double: Running 52.4 Miles on Marathon Day
Seven Trail Animals Running Club members ran 52.4 miles on Boston Marathon day, completing the course backwards before joining the official race in a feat of community and endurance.
Post-Boston Recovery: How to Bounce Back After a Marathon
Your Boston Marathon is over. Here's the evidence-based recovery timeline and the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that actually rebuild your body after 26.2 miles.
Boston 2026 Results: Lokedi Repeats, Hug Claims 9th Title
Sharon Lokedi wins Boston for the second straight year, Marcel Hug claims a record ninth wheelchair title, and Ashley Paulson sets a 100-mile treadmill world record at the Expo.
Boston Marathon 2026 Men's Race: Final Results and Highlights
The 2026 Boston Marathon men's race set a new course record of 2:03:41 in the deepest field in race history, where sub-2:05 no longer guaranteed a podium.
Vienna Marathon 2026: Gezahagn Smashes Course Record in 2:20:06
Tigist Gezahagn ran 2:20:06 to smash the Vienna Marathon course record on April 19, 2026, with Fanny Kiprotich finishing a surprise second.
Boston 2026: Hundreds of Visually Impaired Runners Take the Start
Team With A Vision brings hundreds of blind and sighted guide runners to Boston 2026, raising funds for vision rehabilitation and spotlighting inclusive marathon running.
Boston Marathon 2026's New Six-Wave Start: What Runners Need to Know
Boston 2026 switches from 4 to six waves for its 30,000 runners. What actually changes: less congestion, better early pacing, and pre-race logistics you need to adjust for.
100-Mile Treadmill Record Attempt Live at Boston Expo
Elite ultramarathoner Ashley Paulson attempts the women's world record for the fastest 100-mile treadmill run live at the Boston Marathon Expo on April 18, 2026.
Triathlete's Guide to Transitioning Into HYROX
Triathletes have the aerobic base for HYROX, but a targeted 12-week transition plan covering strength, mixed-modal training, and neuromuscular adaptation is essential.
Marathon des Sables 2026: El Morabity and Nakache Dominate
Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache dominated the 2026 Marathon des Sables, conquering 250km of Sahara Desert ahead of a field from 50+ countries.
A Humanoid Robot Breaks the Half-Marathon Record in Beijing
A humanoid robot finished a half-marathon in Beijing, raising urgent questions about athletic records, human physiology, and the future of endurance sport.
Suunto Expands Road Roster Ahead of Boston 2026
Suunto announced new North American road athlete signings on April 18, 2026, using Boston Marathon as the launchpad for a direct challenge to Garmin and WHOOP.