Happy Saturday! ​ ​ Here's what I have for you today:
We dug through the chaos so you don’t have to. The discounts runners care about, the gear we’d buy ourselves, and a few surprises we didn’t expect to see marked down at all, these are the Black Friday deals that matter (and are almost gone!).​ ​
If you care about shoes, this was the year to pay attention. Brands took real risks, foams got stranger and better, and a few models ended up shifting the entire conversation around performance. Our team breaks down the picks that actually shaped 2025. ​
Conner Mantz is ending his season early. After switching abruptly to cross-training and hinting at a mystery injury on Strava, he’s now confirmed he won’t race his late-season goal. ​
Injured? Bored? Or just… not in the mood? There are plenty of ways to build fitness without lacing up, and we highlight four surprisingly effective options that might end up becoming your new go-to workouts. ​
The steroid-friendly “Enhanced Games” just pulled off its wildest twist yet: it’s merging with a Hong Kong SPAC in a deal valuing the company at $1.2B. ​
Marathons are iconic, inspiring… and maybe not for everyone. This guide unpacks eight reasons you might actually be happier sticking to regular running, no medal required. ​
If your heart rate seems to have a mind of its own on long runs, you’re not imagining it. This guide explains the sneaky phenomenon behind the climb, and how smart pacing and hydration can keep your workouts on track. ​
WATCH: Best Running Shoes of 2025: Our Official Winners & Big Surprises
Just days after losing its $800M antitrust case, the Enhanced Games is now planning to go public in a $1.2B SPAC merger, despite never having staged a single event.
The move raises a much bigger question: is this a lifeline, a pivot, or the boldest gamble yet from the self-proclaimed “future of sport”?
This week we reveal the Best Running Shoes of 2025 — from super shoes to daily trainers, stability picks, super trainers, the most innovative models, and our official 2025 Shoe of the Year.
Michael, Katelyn, and Alex break down testing insights, pro-level performance results, cultural impact, and what regular runners actually feel underfoot. We also discuss Nike’s big revival, ASICS’ dominance, Puma’s engineering breakthrough, and Adidas’ race-winning super shoe.
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Here's the complete, full-text version of this week's Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. As always, thanks for your support.- Brady What If Muscle Glycogen Isn’t the Performance Limiter We Think It Is? Is endurance performance merely a game of maintaining blood glucose? For decades, high-carbohydrate diets have been considered the gold standard for fueling endurance activities, largely due to their ability to optimize muscle glycogen stores. But a new study is challenging our understanding of...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #669! Happy Thanksgiving! This is the shoe issue — starting with our latest podcast, where we break down the best running shoes of 2025, plus the essential guides you need to make smarter choices for your feet, your training, and your recovery. If you’re thinking about upgrading your shoes (or already grabbed a new pair), today's edition has everything you need to feel...
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