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WATCH: Previewing the New Balance 1080v15 l What's new in the brand's flagship running shoe? ​
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. ​
The Marathon Project returned in 2025 with its original formula intact: small fields, a flat course, and nowhere to hide. And the winners were a bit of a surprise.​ ​
Carbon plates get the headlines, but your body has been doing the same job all along. This deep dive breaks down how your body acts like a biological spring, no super shoes required.​ ​
Cycling and running overlap more than most people realize, but their differences add up fast. From muscle fiber recruitment to calorie burn and injury risk, this side-by-side explains what you gain and what you give up with each. ​
WATCH: From $150 to LA28 Contender: How Ahmed Muhumed Went All-In to Become One of America’s Best Runners ​
From ancient Greece to modern city streets, the marathon has evolved in ways most runners never think about mid–long run. This look back explores where the race really came from, how it entered the Olympics, and how 26.2 miles became a global obsession. ​
WATCH: 2026 Garmin Watches Preview l Forerunner Series Update, Fenix 8, Venu X1 ​
Speed doesn’t come from guessing; it comes from structure. Interval training gives runners a way to target VO₂ max, race pace, and efficiency without endless miles, and this guide walks through how and why it works, plus the workouts that deliver the biggest payoff. ​
WATCH: The Biggest Running Stories of 2025: Grand Slam Track Collapse, Harry Styles’ Marathon & What's Next
New Balance's most versatile daily running shoe, the 1080, is getting an update in 2026 -- and we had a sneak peek!
In this video, Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with New Balance's Rudy Lauzier about how the shoe has changed and improved, and why it's suitable for runners of all speeds.
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.
Built for precision rather than spectacle, The Marathon Project came back quietly and ended the year with fast, controlled racing.
Priscah Cherono dominated the women’s race in a performance that rewrote her own career narrative, while JP Flavin emerged from a tightly packed men’s field to claim the biggest win of his career.
Before carbon plates entered the chat, runners were already powered by something remarkably effective: their own anatomy.
This piece explains how passive energy, tendon stiffness, and the stretch-shortening cycle quietly drive speed and efficiency, and why improving those systems may matter more than what’s on your feet.
Is running really the superior workout, or does cycling deserve more credit than it gets?
This comparison digs into cardio fitness, muscle development, weight loss, and joint stress to explain where each sport shines, and why intensity, duration, and personal context matter more than the label.
Ahmed Muhumed is one of the fastest-rising stars in American distance running — but his journey to the top was anything but guaranteed. In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, host Alex Cyr sits down with HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Ahmed Muhumed to unpack the bold decision that changed his life: quitting his job, moving to Flagstaff with just $150 to his name, and betting everything on professional running.
Every runner knows the legend of Pheidippides, but the marathon’s history is far richer than a single heroic run.
This deep dive traces how a battlefield myth became an Olympic event, why the distance changed forever, and how the marathon grew into the world’s most iconic endurance race.
Watch company Garmin is charging into 2026 with a full slate of new products for runners. In this video, Harry Hayde, product strategy manager at Garmin, walks managing editor Katelyn Tocci and senior editor Alex Cyr through the best watches for beginning road runners, advanced marathoners, and the most hardcore of trail enthusiasts.
If you want to run faster without just piling on more miles, interval training is usually the answer.
This guide unpacks the science behind intervals, the different ways they’re used in distance training, and how to choose the right kind of speedwork for your goals.
The Marathon Handbook Podcast breaks down the biggest stories in running from the second half of 2025. From the collapse of the Grand Slam Track League and unpaid athletes, to Harry Styles’ sub-3 marathon, the rise of Conner Mantz, the debate over Sydney as a World Marathon Major, and unforgettable moments from Tokyo Worlds, Chicago, Berlin, New York, and Valencia — we cover it all.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #689! Today's newsletter brings together science, seasonal survival, and simplicity—just in time for the busy holiday stretch. Based on our most recent interview with Marco Altini, we unpack what heart rate variability actually tells athletes (and what it doesn’t). We’re also tackling real-world winter running, and sharing a no-equipment strength workout you can knock out...
Keep, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #688! 🎉 Happy Saturday!Here's what I have for you today: WATCH: Previewing the New Balance 1080v15 l What's new in the brand's flagship running shoe? 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...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #687! As the year winds down, we’re wrapping up 2025 the only way runners know how: by looking back, geeking out, and setting our sights on what’s next. From our Best of 2025 podcast recap part two, to fresh training guides, big race news, and a wave of 2026 shoe reveals, today's lineup has a little bit of everything: Latest podcast: 2025 running, wrapped, part II: From...
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