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Summer Running: Adjust Your Pace Before Heat Beats You
Heat reshapes your effort zones completely. Here's the science-backed framework to adjust your pace and train smarter all summer long.
Geneva Marathon Breaks Its Own Participation Record
The Geneva Marathon 2026 set a new all-time participation record, signaling a younger, broader running culture reshaping European road racing.
Transvulcania 2026: Two Course Records Shattered
David Sinclair and Blandine L'Hirondel shattered course records at Transvulcania 2026. Here's what elite trail racing can teach everyday runners.
5 Lessons Every Runner Can Steal From the Sub-2 Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon was a systems project. Here are five training principles from it that any recreational runner can apply to their own personal best.
How Marathon Running Became a Cultural Force in 2026
Marathon running is surging globally in 2026, with 3,600 runners in Fredericton and 1.3M London ballot applicants reshaping who races and why.
The Sub-2-Hour Marathon: What Science Actually Explains
Breaking down the physiology and marginal gains behind the sub-2-hour marathon, and what the science actually means for your own training and race-day performance.
Outdoor Running Beats Vitamin D Supplements
A University of the Basque Country study finds outdoor runners maintain better vitamin D levels in winter than supplement users, with supplements offering no performance benefit.
Enhanced Games Sprinting: Does It Actually Mean Anything?
Fred Kerley ran 9.97 at the Enhanced Games. slower than his Olympic bronze. Here's what that result actually tells runners about performance limits and enhanced sport.
Palestine Marathon 2026: Running Under the Shadow of War
Thousands ran the 2026 Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem while Gaza remained under siege, turning a road race into a global act of solidarity and political witness.
Negative Splits: The Race Strategy Most Runners Ignore
Negative splitting, running the second half of a race faster than the first, is proven to save 5-10 minutes. Here's why most runners still ignore it.
Why Most Runners Never Actually Get Faster
Wearable data from a 12-month study shows half of all runners got slower, not from a lack of hard training but from insufficient consistent volume.
Salomon's Big Retail Push: What It Means for Runners
Salomon is scaling its retail presence in 2026, intensifying competition in the premium running market and giving runners better access and pricing options.
120g of Carbs Per Hour: The New Marathon Fueling Rule
New research shows elite marathoners consuming 120g of carbs per hour saw a ~3% running economy boost. The key is gut training, not willpower.
Trail and Ultra Results: Week of May 25, 2026
A packed weekend of trail and ultra racing wrapped up at Sugar Badger, Leavenworth, Pineland Farms, and Skyrace Gorges Du Tarn. Here's what you need to know.
Run The Rocks Moab: What Race Day Actually Looks Like
UltraSignup's Behind the Bib series gives prospective runners an honest look at Run The Rocks Moab, covering terrain, altitude pacing, and what race day really feels like.
Going All-In on Ultrarunning: What Caleb Olson's Move Means
Caleb Olson's move to full-time ultrarunning reflects a wider shift in how serious endurance athletes are rethinking work, identity, and ambition in 2026.
What's Up in Ultra This Weekend: May 2026 Roundup
Your weekend guide to the biggest ultra trail races in May 2026, with key athletes, race storylines, and one practical training takeaway for everyday runners.
Brooklyn Half 2026 Breaks Participation Record
The 2026 Brooklyn Half Marathon set a new participation record, cementing the half marathon as the fastest-growing race distance in the U.S.
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim: The Ultra Runner's Rite of Passage
The Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim covers up to 50 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing and zero aid stations. Here's why ultra runners call it the ultimate rite of passage.
How to Pick Your First Marathon in 2026
Major marathons are harder to enter than ever. Here's how first-timers can pick the right 2026 race based on entry systems, course profile, and budget.
XTERRA Trail World Championship 2026 Heads to Gozo
The 2026 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads to Gozo, Malta. Here's what runners need to know about the terrain, heat, and qualification pathway.
The Right Trail Running Gear for Beginners in 2026
New to trail running in 2026? This guide identifies the true gear essentials versus the nice-to-haves, with a realistic budget breakdown for beginners.
How to Train Through Summer Heat Without Losing Fitness
Summer heat doesn't have to derail your running. Here's a science-backed plan to keep training hard, acclimatize properly, and arrive at autumn races fitter than ever.
Super Shoes Make You Faster But Riskier to Run In
A Mass General Brigham study confirms super shoes boost speed but alter stride mechanics in ways that measurably raise bone stress injury risk.