10/30/26 • 11 min read
From Strychnine to Hydrogel: How Marathoners Learned to Eat
The date was August 30, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House, the Olympics had been bolted onto the side of the World's Fair in St.
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10/27/26 • 6 min read
Last Year's Running Shoes: How Much Do You Save?
Every running shoe gets replaced eventually, and the old one doesn't vanish. It hangs around at a few stores for a while, usually for less money, which raises an obvious question for anyone who isn't fussy about the…
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10/23/26 • 9 min read
The Great Supershoe Arms Race
The date was May 6, 2017. The Nintendo Switch had come out two months earlier and nobody could find one. The Fyre Festival had imploded the weekend before, and the internet was still busy enjoying it.
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10/21/26 • 5 min read
NFL Week 7 Running Shoe Power Rankings
Six weeks into the season, the NFL has three undefeated teams, two winless ones, and a preseason Super Bowl favorite sitting at 2-4.
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10/14/26 • 7 min read
Brace Yourself, Winter is Running
It's October, and the days are starting to get shorter. The sun is going down a little earlier every evening, and the mornings are just starting to get dark. It isn't cold yet, not really. A long sleeve is plenty.
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03/25/25 • 9 min read
The Great Barefoot Running Hysteria of 2010
The year was 2010. “Ke$ha's Tik Tok” was topping the Billboard charts. Steve Jobs has just introduced a goofy new oversized iPhone called an “iPad”.
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02/21/24 • 5 min read
Is It Safe to Buy Running Shoes on StockX?
When on the hunt for a new pair of running shoes, we hope you'll come to RunningShoeScore to help you find the right pair.
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02/07/24 • 3 min read
Shoe-per Bowl Showdown: Nike Pegasus 40 (49ers) vs Nike Pegasus 40 (Chiefs)
Super Bowl LVIII is right around the corner, and football fans across the nation–at least those not put off by a rematch of Super Bowl LIV–are gearing up to see who comes out on top: the San Francisco 49ers, or the…
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02/05/24 • 5 min read
Are You Overpaying for Groceries Due to Zone Pricing?
While I'm usually spending my time comparing prices on running shoes on this site, I recently found myself comparing prices on something else by accident: I found a 20% difference in the cost of groceries from the same…
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01/31/24 • 7 min read
The Best Cheap Trail Running Shoes for 2024
Trail running is a fantastic way to stay fit while connecting with nature, requiring nothing more than a solid pair of trail running shoes to get started.
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01/29/24 • 4 min read
Sneak Peek Review: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
The much anticipated Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is expected to be released in the United States in April 2024. So while I personally haven't gotten my hands on them yet, some lucky runners in other regions have been able…
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01/19/24 • 4 min read
How to Choose Running Shoes: What Does the Research Show?
Running is an amazing way to stay fit. And part of the appeal of running is that it’s simple– you don’t need fancy gear or really anything other than a good pair of shoes to get going.
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01/14/24 • 5 min read
Essential Gear for Safe Winter Running
If you love to run, you shouldn't be deterred by the dark, cold winter months. Winter running is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors year round, but it does require some different gear than running the rest…
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04/17/23 • 5 min read
Boston Marathon: How to Prepare Your Mind & Body for 26.2 Miles of Hearing “Shipping Up to Boston”
Today is Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts, which marks the annual running of the Boston Marathon. As the world’s oldest annual marathon and one of the most elite, running Boston is a dream for recreational runners all…
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03/02/23 • 6 min read
The Most Ridiculous Running Injuries I've Encountered
Getting injured is no fun, and unfortunately, it's just a part of running. Some research estimates that between 30 and 75 percent of runners get injured every year .
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02/23/23 • 7 min read
'The 10 Essentials' for Trail Runners
Do you enjoy heading out for long distance trail runs in the wilderness? Trail running up mountains, through the desert or deep in the woods is incredibly fun–but can also be incredibly dangerous.
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02/20/23 • 6 min read
Beating Plantar Fasciitis–What Worked For Me
Several years ago, in my mid 30s, I ended up with a running injury–plantar fasciitis–and genuinely believed I would never run again. My battle with PF lasted almost exactly a year.
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12/17/22 • 6 min read
The Post Marathon Blues: What it is, and How to Beat It
You did it! You slogged through a challenging training cycle with one goal in mind. You worked through months of training, doubt, fatigue, probably some nagging injuries, and got yourself to the starting line.
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10/31/22 • 4 min read
Kudos! New Research on The Impact of Social Media on Running
If you’re a regular Strava user, you know the feeling of satisfaction when receiving a well-deserved “Kudos” after a challenging run, ride or other kind of workout.
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09/28/22 • 4 min read
Productivity Confession: I Do My Best Work While Running
Running has a lot of well-known benefits to our health and well-being. We all know that running can help us stay fit and maintain or lose weight, for example.
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09/19/22 • 4 min read
3 Awesome Marathon Pace-Check Workouts
Pacing is one of the hardest parts of running a marathon — and it starts long before race day with choosing the right goal.
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