If you’re looking for gift ideas for someone in your life who you know is a runner, the hardest part is over. You know what they like! Now you just have to choose the perfect gift from all the buying guides the internet has to offer. You can rest easy knowing that runners are annoyingly […]
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Going on a run for the first time is a hellish experience. But if you’re reading this, you probably enjoyed that run so much you want to do it again, and enough times after that to warrant buying a new pair of running shoes. Welcome! The worst is over! The best part is buying the […]
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Remember when Black Friday was literally just one day? Sometime in the last decade Cyber Monday came around and turned it into a long weekend, and now Covid-induced supply chain issues have turned it into a weeks-long affair. If that means deep discounts all month long, we’re here for it! Recent fall marathons and local […]
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Marathon training is a lifestyle choice, and marathon runners, especially in the few weeks leading up to their races, are a high-maintenance crowd that needs lots of sleep, lots of carbohydrates, and all of their gear just so. I should know, I’m one of them! I’ve ran six marathons to date and every training cycle I’m […]
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Fact: The best running belts are ugly. Running belts, ultra-slim fanny packs, whatever you want to call them, are not here to look nice. They just want to hold your phone and your keys and maybe a few Maurten gels when you’re marathon training. Running without a phone sounds nice, but not all of us […]
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Nike is to running shoes like Apple is to smartphones and computers—its marketing and aesthetics put it one step ahead of its competitors. Nike products look nice. Nike ads make you want to buy them. I admit, however, that I didn’t think Nike shoes were that remarkable until I bought Zoom Flys on a whim in 2018 […]
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Founded in 1947 in Annecy, France, Salomon epitomizes the outdoor culture of the Alps where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet. What began as a ski edge manufacturer is now a major player in the trail running industry, and some of the best international ultra-trail athletes are sponsored by the brand (Courtney Dauwalter, Kilian Jornet, and […]
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Buying the best running shorts for you is more difficult than it seems. You don’t want to drop $50 on a pair of shorts that look nice in pictures but ride up while you run, don’t give your thighs enough breathing room, or have an uncomfortable waistband. Keep reading for the best running shorts for […]
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Ah, shin splints—one of the most common injuries that sidelines runners, particularly those who increase mileage or intensity too quickly. Shin splints, or more specifically, pain along the tibia bone, are caused by repetitive stress to the shin, and other than a classic case of too-much-too-soon, can be aggravated by poor running form, weak muscles, […]
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