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Running Socks: What Actually Prevents Blisters
The real science of blister prevention lives in your socks, not your shoes. Here's which features genuinely work and which ones just cost more.
Mental Strategies to Get Through Long Runs and Races
Physical fitness gets you to the start line, but mental strategy gets you to the finish. Here's how segmentation, self-talk, and visualization actually work in long runs.
First Marathon: The Training Tips That Actually Matter
First-time marathoners keep making the same fixable mistakes. Here's what coaches and experienced runners say you truly cannot skip.
Why Local Trail Races Are the Future of the Sport
Small, community-driven trail races like Beast of Big Creek are quietly reshaping the sport. Here's why brands, and runners, are paying attention.
Faith Kipyegon Out for the Rest of 2026
Faith Kipyegon is out for the rest of 2026, opening the 1500m field to rivals like Abbey Caldwell ahead of the 2027 World Athletics Championships.
Trail Running: The Week's Biggest Stories for August 3
The August 3 trail running roundup covers Sophie Woods' Via Alpina FKT, Leadville 100 wildfire reroutes, global ultra results, and the RacePace-ITRA partnership.
How to Turn Summer Track Speed Into a Fall Race PR
Summer track speed doesn't have to stay on the track. Here's how to convert it into a fall marathon or half marathon PR with the right 8-10 week transition plan.
Angkor Empire Marathon 2026: Vann Pheara and Kan Sreyroth Win
Vann Pheara and Kan Sreyroth won the Angkor Empire Marathon 2026, spotlighting the rising depth of distance running talent across Southeast Asia.
Sophie Woods Smashes the Via Alpina FKT
Sophie Woods completed the 1,242-mile Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes, smashing the previous FKT by nearly a week.
RacePace and ITRA Team Up for Trail and Ultra Racing
RacePace and ITRA are partnering to build a unified race-day platform for trail and ultra events, promising smoother registration, live tracking, and faster results.
How to Adapt Your Race Plan When the Course Changes
When a race reroute disrupts your prep, here's how to rebuild your pacing plan, crew logistics, and mental strategy before the start line.
Ultra Running: The Biggest News This Weekend
Ultra running's biggest weekend of August 2026 is here. Key races, standout performances, and everything trail runners need to know right now.
Turn Your Summer Running Base Into a Fall Half Marathon
Your summer mileage is the foundation. Here's the exact training shift you need in August and September to peak for a November half marathon.
Milan Half Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Powerade Milan Half Marathon on November 22, 2026 brings 15,000+ runners through Italy's fashion capital on one of Europe's fastest, flattest courses.
How to Set a Personal Best This Fall
Fall's cooler temps and race calendar make it the ideal season for a running PR. Here's the exact 12-week plan to make it happen.
San Francisco Marathon 2026: What You Need to Know
The San Francisco Marathon returned July 26, 2026, testing runners with summer heat and hilly terrain. Here's what defined this edition.
How to Pace a Hilly Summer Race Without Blowing Up
Hilly summer races demand smarter pacing. Learn how to manage heat, elevation, and effort together so you don't fall apart in the back half.
Olympian Jenny Simpson Released After Cardiac Arrest
Olympic 1500m champion Jenny Simpson suffered a cardiac arrest and has been released from hospital, raising urgent questions about cardiac screening for runners at all levels.
Western States 100 2026: Bouillard and Lichter Win
Vincent Bouillard and Jenn Lichter win the 2026 Western States 100, claiming titles in one of the deepest elite fields the race has seen in years.
Running in Summer Heat: What the Science Actually Says About Heat and Performance
The physiology of running in summer heat: cardiac drift, 10-15% performance loss, 10-14 day acclimatization, electrolyte hydration. What the science actually says.
Abbey Caldwell Wins 1500m at Xiamen Diamond League
Abbey Caldwell won the women's 1500m at the Xiamen Diamond League in 3:57.26, announcing herself as a genuine contender on the 2026 circuit.
Western States 100 2026: The Race Starts Tomorrow
Ultra Running: The Week's Biggest News You Need to Know
Ultra running's biggest week: Western States 100 build-up, Comrades ripple effects, grassroots growth, and athlete health trends shaping the sport's summer season.
What 69 Studies Say About Your Heart After a Marathon
A meta-analysis of 69 studies reveals what actually happens to your heart after 42.2km, and when the stress becomes a real concern.