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Nike’s record-breaking running shoes to be banned

Article added January 21, 2020 Categories Featured News, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

Written By: RICK PEARSON

Rules that limit the thickness of midsoles and the use of carbon-fibre plates are expected soon. Nike’s record breaking Vaporfly Next% shoes have adorned the feet of multiple marathon winners since their release in 2017. But according to speculation, they seem likely to be banned when the World Athletics announces new rules surrounding running shoes. […]

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Everything You Need to Know About the Marathon Taper

Article added January 13, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Race Training, Training

Written By: THE RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

Love it or hate it, the taper is one of the most important aspects of marathon training and key to performing your best on race day. If you’ve ever trained for a marathon, then chances are you’ve heard about (and either love or hate!) the marathon taper. A taper, or tapering, refers to the reduction […]

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Runner who kicked dog during race loses sponsorship

Article added January 13, 2020 Categories Featured News, News

Written By: SANA NOOR HAQ

Columbian runner Jamie Alejandro has been dropped by sponsor after video emerges American apparel brand Under Armour has dropped an endorsement deal with one of its athletes, just days after video footage was released of them kicking a dog during a race. Jamie Alejandro was taking part in the annual Saint Silvester Road Race, a […]

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Virtual Run Planned to Support Australian Wildfire Relief Efforts

Article added January 13, 2020 Categories Featured News, News, Uncategorized

RUNNERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE STEPPING UP TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED IN THESE DEVASTATING FIRES. As wildfires tear through Australia, local runners have created a virtual half marathon and 5K through a Strava Challenge to raise money for relief efforts. The wildfires started in July and have gotten worse as the dry season began. The Relief […]

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These Are the Best Marathons in the World

Article added January 9, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Featured News, Motivation, News

Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

We’ve run nearly 200 of ’em. Here are our favourites. Signing on for a marathon is one of the biggest commitments a runner can make. It’s a promise to wake up early on weekends, go longer than you’re used to (and then longer again), and run yourself into the best shape of your life. So how do […]

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