If you're shopping for your next workout shoe, we've got you covered: Alex tested dozens of supertrainers and ranked his five favorites of 2026, from carbon-plated speed machines to cushioned workhorses built for big mileage.
Struggling to find your running mojo? Our latest feature explores Behavioral Activation, the science-backed mental strategy that helps you rebuild consistency and get moving again—even when motivation is nowhere to be found.
Plus, catch up on the latest running news: a seventh grader shatters a 53-year-old mile world record, Marvin Bracy-Williams receives a 12-year ban and says he's retiring, a 55-year running streak keeps rolling, and three high school boys break four minutes for the mile in the same race.
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world, including a controversial development that could permanently alter two of America's most beloved road races.
Motivation doesn't always come first — sometimes you have to move before your mind catches up. Here's the science-backed approach that breaks a running slump without willpower or punishment.
Supertrainers are running shoes made for long or fast efforts, and they come in all types. They can be big and bulky, or slight and speedy. Some have carbon plates, others don't. Senior Editor Alex Cyr tested dozens of supertrainers, chose his five favorites, and ranked them in order to help you decide which one to buy next.
The Provo seventh grader took down three age-group marks in a single race at the Brooks PR Invitational, including the 14-year-old world best set by Mary Decker in 1973.
BYU commit Jackson Spencer ran 3:57.24 at the Hoka Festival of Miles in St. Louis, setting a meet record and nearly beating the professional field that ran later that night.
Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza are back for Episode 4 of For Better or For Worse, the show where a beginner runner and an elite runner, soon to be married, chase goals together.
This week, Alexis just finished her biggest training week ever: 21.2km over four runs, but keeps getting post-run headaches. Alex breaks down the nutrition basics every new runner needs to know.
Plus: the running and alcohol conversation nobody wants to have, Alex's honest take on run club culture, a PB in the track 10K, and a hot debate on run/walk intervals vs. pushing through.
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