Hey runners, today's newsletter captures running at every level, from the mountains to the lab to the cultural crossfire.
Zara's move into trail running has sparked a real debate about authenticity and sustainability, while Kilian Jornet's return to UTMB sets up a historic chase for a fifth title.
We also dive into the training side, from raising your lactate threshold and testing your VO₂ max at home to building confidence with a walk-to-run plan and understanding why the scale doesn't always move the way you expect.
There's a powerful story on how running helps Ginger Zee manage depression, a look at what happens when an athlete tries to outrun doping control, and new research suggesting we may have misunderstood what really causes "the wall" in the marathon.
Asics Superblast 3 vs Megablast — which versatile running shoe should you buy in 2026? After hundreds of miles in both shoes, here's the honest comparison from our expert reviewer Alex Cyr that nobody else is making.
The fast-fashion giant has launched a trail-specific collection — and hired a respected ultramarathon icon to front it. The trail community is not exactly rolling out the welcome mat.
For beginner runners, a walk/jog/run training program is a great way to decrease the risk of running injuries and not feel overwhelmed by allowing walk intervals within your running routine.
The gold standard for measuring VO2 max is a lab-based test performed by exercise physiologists that not everyone has access to. The good news? There are several effective and reliable DIY methods to estimate your VO2 max using minimal equipment.
Many beginners initially start running as a way to lose weight. However, some runners find that they are running but not losing weight, or worse, that they are running and gaining weight. Frustrating!
Indian half marathon winner Pooja Aatmaram fled officials trying to conduct a routine doping test. The Athletics Integrity Unit caught up with her anyway.
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the top 5 biggest stories in the running world — and there's a LOT to unpack.
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