Hey runners, Boston is one week away, and the energy is building fast.
Today’s lineup leans fully into it, with everything you need to get ready—from race morning logistics and smart nutrition tweaks to a full weekend guide and a deeper look at the stories shaping this year’s field.
Beyond Boston, there’s plenty happening across the sport too, from a teenage sprint phenom already doing things Bolt never did at that age to remarkable performances that remind you running doesn’t really have an age limit.
And as always, we’ve mixed in some practical takeaways to help your own training, whether that’s dialing in recovery, understanding running power, or just finding small ways to get a bit more out of each run.
Are you feeling sore after running? Have you tried a runner’s massage?
Getting a massage after running could be a worthwhile investment if you want to take care of your body, prevent injuries, and improve your running performance.
What running power is, how to use it, whether or not running power data is important for your training, and how to increase yours to become a better runner.
Race morning at Boston is notoriously unforgiving. The buses leave Charles Street whether you’re on them or not, Athletes’ Village in Hopkinton fills up fast, and the corrals close before each wave.
Getting your timing wrong on April 20 isn’t just stressful — it can end your race before it starts.
We'll explore the earliest origins of the race, as well as it's history in the Olympics and it's meteoric rise to become the world's most famous long distance running race.
The 130th edition of the world's oldest annual marathon brings back all four defending champions, the fastest men's field in years, and a women's race that could rewrite American history.
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.
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