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WATCH: Nike is going BIG on the trails in 2026: we got a first look at both the ACG Zegama and the ACG Ultrafly. Plus, Nike's all-new model, the Structure Plus. And Tracksmith's latest, a full-stack super trainer.
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Behind the blazing times in Valencia was a quieter storyline: the shoes doing the work underfoot. ASICS and Puma dominated the top spots and proved the supershoes arms race is fiercer than ever.
Ask any marathon finisher what they’re looking for after a race, and odds are high you’ll hear “a massage.” And guess what, there's quite a lot of science behind it.
In Valencia, triathlete-turned marathoner Alex Yee ran like someone who already understood the assignment: stay patient, stay efficient, and see what’s left in the end. What emerged from that was a performance that ranks among the best in British history.
Whether you’re traveling, stuck at home, or easing back into strength work, these seven bodyweight glute exercises build power and stability.
Can running build muscle, or does all that mileage just burn it off? The answer depends on how you train and how you fuel.
WATCH: Nike ACG Ultrafly REVEALED: Killer Trail Super Shoe?
The Marathon Handbook team traveled to The Running Event in San Antonio, Texas to check out Nike's new line of running shoes for 2026.
Here, Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with Nike's Director of ACG Footwear Brenden McAleese, and they discuss the running shoe company's latest trail shoe built for the (very) long haul, the ACG Zegama.
At The Running Event, Nike formally unveiled the Nike ACG Ultrafly, the Swoosh's latest rugged super shoe. Will it help Nike breakthrough on the trails? Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with Nike's Director of ACG Footwear Brenden McAleese, and they walk through why the ACG Ultrafly is a big jump in the evolution of the trail racing shoe.
Nike's biggest announcement at The Running Event was an all-new shoe, the Structure Plus. It's lighter and quicker than the standard Structure, and still offers support for pronators. Nike's designers said they keep getting told by runners that stability shoes aren't nice looking, so they set out to fix that with this new model.
The fabled New England brand got into the shoe game in a big way this year. It will kick off 2026 in a big way, with a max cushioning, big stack super trainer called the Eliot Ryder. It's got clean lines, premium materials, and a chunky surprise design feature in the midsole.
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Valencia didn’t just showcase fast legs, it showcased fast foam.
ASICS and Puma completely owned the podium, with the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 carrying most of the top finishers, plus an unreleased ASICS prototype powering Joyciline Jepkosgei’s course-record run.
Running can absolutely make you stronger, but it can also cost you muscle if you’re not careful.
This guide breaks down the science behind how muscle actually grows and the smart tweaks runners can make to build strength and endurance at the same time.
If you’ve ever wondered whether running helps or hurts your gains, this is the clarity you’ve been missing.
The Marathon Handbook team traveled to The Running Event in San Antonio, Texas to check out Nike's new line of running shoes for 2026.
Here, Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with Nike's Director of ACG Footwear Brenden McAleese, and they discuss the running shoe company's latest and fastest trail shoe, the ACG Ultrafly.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Happy Sunday, runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #677! The speed journey continues! As you know, I’ve been laser-focused on sharpening my 5K these past couple of months, and today I’m sharing the plans, strategies, and guides that can help any runner drop their time too. We also break down the controversy behind World Athletics' top award, and give you an early look at On’s 2026 shoe lineup: John Korir capped...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #676! 🎉 Happy Saturday!Here's what I have for you today: Breathing might seem automatic, but how you do it can impact more than you think. We compare nose vs mouth breathing and how some runners are retraining their breathing to boost performance. The winners were announced, the applause landed, and then the familiar question returned: did World Athletics actually reward the...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #675! Greetings from San Antonio! We’ve got a packed lineup for you today, including our editorial team’s first impressions from day one at TRE (The Running Event), a practical guide to testing your fitness with the Cooper test, expert-backed fueling tips for your pre-run meals, and a marathon long run breakdown to help you train smarter. Get inspired for your next run:...
