The ‘Taco Bell 50K’ Requires Strong Legs—And An Even Stronger Stomach
Every fall, a group of Denver runners celebrates National Taco Day by running 31 miles using the fast food Mexican chain as aid stations
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Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
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A Sneak Peek at 2024’s Hottest Running Shoes
From ultra-fast, carbon-plated road racing shoes to light and agile trail runners, here’s a glimpse of 14 of the coolest shoes hitting shelves in the new year.
Here’s an Exclusive (and Inclusive) Look at the Most Exciting Running Shoes of 2024
The Running Event is America’s largest showcase of future running gear trends. For the first time, it will be livestreaming for the public.
How an Idaho Trail Runner Set a BASE Jumping World Record
Just 16 months after his first leap, Jonathan Cox completed 102 jumps in 24 hours
How to Run 50 Miles Faster than Anyone Else on Earth
American Charlie Lawrence just set the 50-mile world record, and he made it look easy
The Max Vert October Challenge Is Getting Out of Hand
The annual challenge has become a competitive—and borderline obsessive—endeavor for runners and hikers
The Shoes that Ruled the 2023 New York City Marathon
The men’s and women’s elite fields had a wide range of top-tier super shoes
Tola and Obiri Win 2023 New York City Marathon Titles
American women Kellyn Taylor, Molly Huddle earn top 10 finishes in postpartum return to the marathon
First Run: Asics Novablast 4, Reviewed
Minor enhancements have improved this light and lively max-cushioned everyday trainer
Kelvin Kiptum Shatters Marathon World Record in Chicago
Sifan Hassan runs second-fastest women’s time; Des Linden breaks American master’s record