Armed with Smarts and Science, Camille Herron Sets an Astounding Record in Greece
The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake during the 153-mile Spartathlon as a key reason she was able to smash the course record
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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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Altra Drops Its Zero-Drop Design Policy. We Barely Noticed.
We review the brand’s first shoe with a heel-toe drop, the AltraFWDExperience
Tigist Assefa Shatters Women’s Marathon World Record in Berlin
The Ethiopian runner averaged 5:02 per mile en route to a 2:11:53 finish
How Rémi Bonnet Toppled a 30-Year-Old Record on Pikes Peak
Other highlights at the Pikes Peak Ascent included American Sophia Laukli being crowned the world’s top mountain runner
Will the “Impossible Record”Running up Pikes Peak Ever Be Broken?
Swiss runner Rémi Bonnet leads a world-class field in this weekend’s Pikes Peak Ascent
The Fastest Trail Shoes in Chamonix
Here’s a rundown of the shoes on the feet of the top runners in the 2023 UTMB World Series Final races in Chamonix.
Nico Montanez Is a Man on a Marathon Mission
The Tucson-born runner will race for Team USA in the world championships marathon on August 27 in Budapest
10 Things to Know About American Marathoner Keira D’Amato
D’Amato, Susanna Sullivan, and Lindsay Flanagan will race in the women’s world championship marathon for Team USA on August 26 in Budapest
Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100-Meter Gold at the World Championships
Sha'Carri Richardson secured her name as the fastest women in the world with her stellar performance in the 100 meter final in Budapest
First Look: Nike Ultrafly, Reviewed
Enhanced with a carbon-fiber plate, responsive foam, and Vibram rubber, the Ultrafly is Nike’s first high-performance trail racing shoe