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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.
Leadville 100 Reroutes Its Course Due to Wildfire
The Leadville 100 is rerouting its course for the first time ever due to the active Willow Fire. Here's what registered runners need to know now.
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.
Should You Run Outside in Wildfire Smoke?
Wildfire smoke carries PM2.5 particles that penetrate deep into your lungs, and running makes the exposure far worse. Here's how to decide when to skip it.
Hardrock 100 2026: Pommeret and Dauwalter Win Titles
Ludovic Pommeret and Courtney Dauwalter claimed the 2026 Hardrock 100 titles, conquering 100 miles and 33,000 feet of gain in Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
Running in July Heat: How to Train Smart This Summer
July heat doesn't have to derail your fall marathon prep. Here's how smart effort adjustment, hydration, and heat adaptation science turn summer into your biggest training asset.
Ultra Running Weekly Roundup: July 13, 2026
Your weekly ultra running roundup: Hardrock 100 results, emerging athletes, gear news, and training and nutrition takeaways from the week of July 13, 2026.
How to Train for High-Elevation Trail Races
A practical training guide using the 2026 Hardrock 100 as a case study, covering altitude adaptation, vert-specific training blocks, mental prep, and gear.
Dauwalter and Pommeret Win the 2026 Hardrock 100
Courtney Dauwalter and Ludo Pommeret claimed victories at the 2026 Hardrock 100, offering a blueprint for smart pacing, fueling, and endurance strategy.