Hey runners, Boston is almost here, and after a week of heat, race day is shaping up to deliver something runners don’t always get: a bit of luck.
In today’s newsletter, we’ve got everything from last-minute race context and big-picture Olympic news to Des Linden taking on the Sahara and Josh Kerr already eyeing the marathon future.
There’s plenty to dive into beyond the headlines too, from how to build endurance and train through illness (or not), to the stranger side of running culture and what happens when tech, tattoos, and even self-driving cars collide with the sport.
The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 was already known to be the FASTEST running shoe in the world. But has Puma outdone it with the new Deviate Nitro Elite 4? Here, senior editor Alex Cyr breaks down the difference between the two sneakers, dives into their best use cases, and compares them with other top racing shoes to help you decide which one is right for you.
The 2018 Boston Marathon champion completed the longest stage in Marathon des Sables history, covering 62 miles of Moroccan desert in just over 12 hours to move into third place overall.
When your immune system is busy battling a viral infection, it has fewer resources to help your muscles recover from exercise. Running with a cold can add stress to your body, potentially worsening your illness and delaying recovery.
A pair of internet sleuths has spent the past year doing something most runners would never bother with: checking whether the times people tattoo on their bodies actually match their official race results.
Is running cardio? Yes, it is! And while running is some people’s absolute favorite form of cardio, it is not for everyone. Luckily, running is not the only way to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.
A four-time F1 world champion, Britain's greatest female Olympian making her marathon debut, and a TV presenter running 26.2 miles for his sister — the celebrity field at this year's London Marathon is something else entirely.
The standalone World Marathon Championships is the right idea — but the format raises serious questions about whether it will become a genuine global event or an expensive footnote.
It was a big week in running and not all of it is good news. Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in distance running: Conner Mantz withdraws from the 2026 Boston Marathon with a stress-related injury, the 2021 NYC Marathon champion Albert Korir is handed a shocking five-year doping ban, and a visually impaired runner prepares to make history at the Brighton Marathon using smart glasses and remote volunteers.
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