Today, we’re sharpening up your training with a look at how to spot and fix overstriding, why mile repeats can make you faster at any distance, how to keep your marathon motivation rolling, and how the Galloway run/walk method can get you to 26.2.
In the news, 13 Edmonton runners have lost their Boston qualifiers because of a long course, Jacob Kiplimo’s half-marathon world record has finally been ratified, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen had some strong words for the Brussels 1,500m field.
And finally, could the Pegasus Plus 2 be Nike’s shoe of the year? Alex puts the latest version through its paces and explains why its unexpected comfort and cushioning might just be its secret weapon—watch our full review on YouTube!
The Boston Athletic Association accepted 92 finishing times from the Aug. 16 race but refused the ones organizers had reduced to account for the extra 674.7 meters. Registration for the 2027 race opens Sept. 14.
World Athletics took 179 days to approve the 57:20 from Lisbon, six weeks longer than it needed for two marathon world records set seven weeks later in London.
The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is the brand's latest workout shoe. It has lots of bells and whistles that make it go fast: ZoomX foam in the midsole, an AirZoom pod, and a noticeable rock-forward profile. But its secret weapon, senior editor Alex Cyr says, is its unexpected comfort and cushioning.
Unlike its predecessor, the Pegasus Plus 1, the 2 feels good on the feet and can easily guide you through long workouts without battering your legs. Watch our full review on YouTube.
The Norwegian finished fourth in 3:30.52 on Friday and accused Cole Hocker of having the pacemaker swapped for his own training partner. That arrangement, and the splits it was set to run, had been reported before the race.
How do you build a race schedule without overdoing it—and can Sunday soccer coexist with serious marathon training?
This week, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael tackle your questions on planning a busy racing calendar, choosing the right race shoes,balancing soccer with marathon workouts, when running slow starts making you faster, and when it might be time to take control of your own training plan.
Plus, Alex and Katelyn share stories from their whirlwind week covering the Sydney Marathon.
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