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WATCH: Will the Nike Structure Plus be the Swoosh's Next Big Hit?
If your holiday shopping list is full of runners and you’re running out of ideas, this year’s editor-tested gift guide has you covered. From clever stocking stuffers to big-ticket surprises, these are the picks our team actually uses.
If your running mojo has quietly vanished, you’re in good company, even world-class athletes deal with the same slump. Here's what we, everyday runners, can learn about motivation from the pros.
An Olympic medalist logging more bike miles than run miles isn’t the usual, but for Georgia Hunter Bell, it’s the routine that rebuilt her career and turned her into one of the most consistent middle-distance runners in the world.
The Seattle Marathon’s route wasn’t supposed to be the story... until more than 100 runners were told their “finish” didn’t count.
What does it really take to keep lacing up for a lifetime? We explore the practical strategies that help runners stay injury-free, motivated, and grounded through every season of life, not just the easy ones.
Thinking about trying two-a-day workouts? They can boost endurance, strength, and overall fitness, but only with the right strategy.
WATCH: Nike ACG Ultrafly REVEALED: Killer Trail Super Shoe?
WATCH: VALENCIA MARATHON RECAP: Wild Finishes, National Records & The Fastest Course on Earth?
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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.
Trying to shop for a runner during the Christmas rush?
We pulled together the gifts we actually rely on all year, tested, approved, and not just another pair of shoes wrapped under the tree. Think smart, useful, and guaranteed-not-to-end-up-in-a-drawer gear.
Even pros hit those stretches when getting out the door feels impossible, but they don’t just push through it blindly.
In this piece, top runners open up about the real reasons motivation dips, from overtraining to underfueling to life stress, and the small checks they use to get back on track.
Their advice is surprisingly practical… and surprisingly human.
While most elites reach for the bike only when something goes wrong, Georgia Hunter Bell built a medal-winning comeback by flipping the script entirely.
Now riding triple the miles she runs, her approach has quietly become one of the most intriguing training regimens in modern middle-distance running.
DNFs usually come from fatigue, weather, or bad luck, not a course that quietly sends runners the wrong way.
After a confusing loop in Magnolia derailed more than 100 Seattle Marathon results, the real question is whether next year’s fixes can calm a field now wary of trusting the route.
Most runners dream of staying healthy enough to keep showing up, decade after decade.
The surprising part? The keys to longevity aren’t extreme mileage or perfect training; they’re small mindset and recovery shifts that make running feel good for the long haul.
Doubling up your workouts can be a game-changer for fitness and performance, or a fast track to fatigue if you’re not careful.
Before you add a second session to your day, here’s what you need to know about the real benefits, the hidden drawbacks, and how to structure doubles so they actually work for you.
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.
In this instant-reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the 2025 Valencia Marathon — one of the fastest and wildest race days in recent memory.
We dig into why Valencia is producing historic times, the insane number of national records, John Korir’s redemption run, Joyciline Jepkosgei’s dominance, and whether Valencia should be a World Marathon Major.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #679! We’re back from The Running Event, and the sneak peeks into 2026 keep coming. Today is packed with new shoe previews, performance-boosting training guides, and some truly standout racing moments from the roads this weekend: How to run a sub-90-minute half-marathon: A complete roadmap to mastering pacing, workouts, and race strategy to break the 90-minute barrier....
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #676! 🎉 Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: 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. Signed up for a spring marathon next year? The time to start training is now! With the help of our 16-week...
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...
