Running News
← Back to all newslettersAdidas Sweeps the 2026 Chicago Marathon: Here Are the Shoes Worn by the Fastest Runners
Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa took first place in the men’s and women’s divisions wearing the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3.
The 5 Best Rain Jackets That’ll Keep You Dry and on Pace
From waterproof and windproof jackets to weather-resistant packable shells, this outerwear will keep you running all year long.
The 8 Best Balance Boards for Better Balance, Stronger Ankles, and More Stable Runs
My hips and ankles are already reaping the benefits.
This Week In Running: October 12, 2026
The post This Week In Running: October 12, 2026 appeared first on iRunFar. Canada’s Défi des Couleurs event hosted the Mountain Running World Cup Final races, and in California, the Kodiak Ultramarathons was the UTMB World Series Americas Major. Fast finishes at the... This Week In Running: October 12, 2026 by Justin Mock.
Stress Reaction vs. Stress Fracture: What to Know to Avoid Getting Sidelined
If you’re noticing these signs, it’s time to see a doctor.
This Mental Trick Helped Clayton Young Become the 2nd-Fastest U.S. Marathoner Ever at the Chicago Marathon
He split a 4:38 mile between 23 and 24 and won the battle of the Americans.
Chelsea Clinton Runs the Chicago Marathon in 3:47:55—with Her Parents Waiting for Her at the Finish
It’s the third marathon Major for the former first daughter, who’s consistently beaten the four-hour mark.
I Solved My Runner’s Knee After Discovering Two Risk Factors I Couldn’t Change
Being a woman and having flat feet increased my risk—but the right exercises and shoe changes helped me run pain-free again.
How to Train for a Flat Marathon: 5 Ways to Avoid the Late-Race Slowdown
Build the pacing discipline, muscular endurance, and course-specific confidence to hold steady for 26.2 miles.
Stop Treating Me Like a Beginner Because I Run/Walk—It’s an Effective Training and Race Strategy, Not a Stepping Stone
The run/walk method has helped me build confidence and strength and achieve a PR—and that’s not something I want to do away with anytime soon.
How I Set a Smarter Goal Pace for Half Marathon Race Day
With no races to go off and only one month out from race day, this is how I set my pacing strategy.
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Give You the Most Accurate Training Data
We tested the best heart rate monitors so you can focus on the miles, not the math.
Last Call at AJW’s Taproom
The post Last Call at AJW’s Taproom appeared first on iRunFar. Andy Jones-Wilkins signs off from AJW's Taproom after 15 years. Last Call at AJW’s Taproom by Andy Jones-Wilkins.
I Wasn’t Eating Enough Carbs to Support Marathon Training. Here’s How I Got Out of a Protein-First Mindset and Increased My Intake.
Dietitian-backed tips for ramping up carbs.
‘How Can You Do This?’: Dozens of Runners Finished a Marathon—Then Found Their Cars Towed
One runner’s ride home came with a $399 cash-only charge. Another paid to park, and still got towed!