A Year to Go: A Quick Look at the Top Contenders in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon
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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).
My Stories
50K a Day? Revelations from Candice Burt’s Epic Running Streak.
This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months. She’s not done.
Here's Why It Feels Like Every Elite Runner Is Changing Sponsors Right Now
January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.
Tracksmith Eliot Runner Review
In an impressive debut, Tracksmith delivers a versatile, modern trainer with an old-school look and feel, just as you’d expect from the brand
First Run: Asics All-New Gel-Nimbus 25
Asics’s signature cushioned shoe goes super-max and delivers more comfort and cushioning than ever before
Want to Get Fit? Keep Your Running Simple and Consistent.
Ten tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year
More Prize Money Is Flowing Into Trail Running. What Does That Mean for the Sport?
Trail running is growing and professionalizing. Here’s what the influx of cash means for the future of trail running.
10 Things to Look Forward to in Running in 2023 and Beyond
As we say good-bye to 2022 and the amazing year of running highlights, it’s time to start thinking about all of the possibilities for 2023 and beyond.
The Most Inspiring Moments in Running and Multisport from 2022
Read the brightest highlights of the year in marathon running, trail running, triathlon, and the athletes that delivered the inspiration
On His Way to a PR, a Marathoner Collapsed at Mile 26
Aaron Kuen was en route to a 2:48 marathon at the California International Marathon, but remains in a coma in a Sacramento hospital