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Cape Town Marathon 2026: Mohamed Esa Runs 2:04:55 — Fastest Marathon Ever on African Soil
Ethiopian Mohamed Esa ran 2:04:55 at the Cape Town Marathon — the fastest marathon ever run on African soil, shattering the course record by 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
Heat Incidents at Races Are Rising: What Every Runner Must Know
Heat incidents at summer races are rising. Here's what every runner needs to know about recognizing heat illness and racing safely in the heat.
Summer Base to Fall Marathon: Make the Switch Now
Most runners finish summer with aerobic fitness but no race-specific work. This 8-week transition plan bridges the gap without injury or burnout.
Saguenay Marathon Sets a New Participation Record
The Marathon partage du Saguenay broke its participation record in 2026, reflecting a broader boom in local and regional races driven by affordability, atmosphere, and accessibility.
The Endurance Series Format Taking Trail Running Local
Grassroots endurance series like The Next Loop are making trail running accessible at local parks, with low entry costs, multiple distances, and strong community appeal.
Ultra and Trail Running: This Weekend's Biggest Results
Your full recap of the biggest ultra and trail race results from the August 23 weekend, from course records to community moments mainstream media missed.
How to Actually Recover Between Hard Running Sessions
Recovery is where running adaptation actually happens. Here's a simple, evidence-based framework covering sleep, protein, heat, and easy runs.
4 Steps to Get Race-Ready This Fall Season
Summer base-building is over. Here's the exact four-week framework to shift from volume to race-specific sharpening before your fall goal race.
Ultra Running: What's on This Weekend, August 22
A full preview of the biggest ultra and trail races happening August 22, 2026, including Lavaredo, Cascade Crest, and key UTMB qualifiers worldwide.
Berlin Marathon: Inside an Elite's 180km Training Weeks
French marathon runner Manon Trapp's Berlin Marathon prep, featuring 180km-plus weeks and altitude camps, reveals elite training principles any ambitious runner can adapt.
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.