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The On Cloudlfow 5 is a versatile daily trainer that is heavily focused on fast training runs, intervals, and speed workouts. They are part of On's lineup of performance-oriented footwear;they are not just an "everyday" sneaker. It is packed with numerous great technologies from On. Some of the new features include a top layer of Helion HF supercritical foam, a nylon-blended Speedboard, a rockered midsole geometry, and an upper made from engineered mesh.

The older I get, the more profoundly I appreciate that, when I'm writing about sport, I'm also writing about love. This makes perfect sense given these are mankind's two greatest inventions and the stuff we can least do without, but there's more to it than that: sport and love are both expressions of identity, creativity and devotion, pursued because they are right but also because it's impossible not to.

My name is Barry and I'm a runner. As a clinically obese 52-year-old Irishman who regularly binge drinks (the NHS's joyless definition, not my own), I would love to be able to say I took up running for health reasons but that would be a lie. Truth be told, I was railroaded into it by my Football Weekly associate Max Rushden, who publicly challenged me to run the London Landmarks Half-Marathon.

This latest iteration offers more cushioning and protection than ever, with an outsole that looks like it could be tread on a small bulldozer. Its generous 43-millimeter stack height at the heel and 35 millimeters under the forefoot for women, with 2 millimeters more on the men's side, and actual weight of 11.1 ounces (314 grams) for a U.S. men's 9 make it anything but svelte, yet the ride is surprisingly forgiving - absorbing impact without feeling sluggish.

On Saturday the 10th we made the difficult decision to remove one of our participants from the race following a personal safety threat, we have been working with all the relevant authorities and believe there is no wider threat to other participants on the course. We understand that this is disappointing for the runner in question, but the safety of all our participants is always our primary concern.

WOLF'S FANG RUNWAY in Antarctica ranks among the most desolate, unwelcoming places on the planet, where even on a springtime day, 20 degrees Fahrenheit is about as warm as it gets. Bracing against an icy wind-chill blast that made it feel closer to zero, 54 runners stepped off their wide-body charter plane on Nov. 16 and steeled themselves for the 26.2 miles of marathon hell ahead.

Whereas Cash goes on to lament a man always looking for an exit, Aimee Kohler and her race organization, The Running Kind, welcome everyone with open arms. With its name inspired by the song title, kindness is the core of the organization, which has inclusivity at its heart and a mission to look after the planet. Kohler says it's about "caring for ourselves, caring for the planet, and caring for each other."

The HOKA Mach X 3 succeeds where many modern running shoes fail: it doesn't force you to choose between comfort and performance. This versatile plated trainer delivers good value for runners seeking a shoe that can handle whatever their training plan demands, from easy runs to tempo runs to marathon efforts. Speedwork Who should buy the Hoka One One Mach X 3 ? This shoe is perfect for intermediate to advanced runners training for marathons or half marathons who want versatility across multiple workout types.

Doing hard things is inherent to endurance sports. As we become more capable in our chosen discipline, it feels natural for some of us to do things faster, farther, and more difficult. We climb onto the precipice of our previous capabilities and take a step beyond for the very purpose of not knowing how we will land. Then, rarely, maybe once or twice in a lifetime relationship with sport, we begin something hard, somehow already knowing that we will do it.

The Salomon Adv Skin 5 ($145) has been with me since the beginning, and I was excited to see an updated version released this year (2025). Over a decade ago, the Adv Skin 5 was the very first running vest I ever bought, and I ran that original one into the ground. Starting out with a Salomon vest set the bar high for all other vests I've used in terms of comfort, fit, and functionality.

Are you prone to soft tissue overuse injuries? Maybe a serving of Achilles tendonitis, paired with some iliotibial band syndrome, and a splash of plantar fasciitis sprinkled on top? A helpful strategy for keeping these dreaded pains away is to avoid doing two consecutive runs that look the same. Changing the terrain, slope angle, footing, or intensity of your run can go a long way toward keeping your body healthy.

Jack O'Leary explains how his unusually low metabolism required a major change to his nutrition plan but it has been key to his incredible success in European cross country

Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors. Johnson boasted a $30 million bankroll at the outset, but in its Chapter 11 filing Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, the league said it had less than $50,000 cash on hand, between 200 and 999 creditors, and owed between $10 million and $50 million.

The ASICS Megablast is the top-of-the-range trainer in the Blast family. It's designed to be a versatile, premium trainer for all types of runs. It costs $225. The midsole of the Megablast is made of only FF Turbo Squared, ASICS' new aliphatic TPU midsole foam. It provides a firm but energetic ride that feels better the faster you run in it. It's a very lightweight material, so it makes the Megablast feel like a sleek, fast racer without a plate in its midsole.

From September 25 to 28, some of the world's top mountain running and trail running athletes gathered in Canfranc, Spain, for the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) to represent their countries in four different events. Historically, many top runners have opted to skip the world championships for various reasons, including busy race schedules, sponsorship conflicts, and financial considerations.

Released in September 2025, just in time for the winter season, the Kahtoola Microspikes Ghost ($105) is an exciting option for microspike lovers who are looking for something light and flexible for winter trail running that provides incredible traction on icy, hardpacked conditions. Kahtoola, in my mind, is the de facto leading brand in winter traction devices for all sub-crampon endurance activities,