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London Marathon's Two-Day Pivot Proves the Ballot Has Outgrown the Race
London is moving to a two-day marathon because demand finally overwhelmed the old format. That is the real story: the race grew too big to stay squeezed into one Sunday.
Jun 23, 2026
Carbon Plate vs. No Carbon: Does It Actually Make You Faster?
The research on carbon plate shoes is real, running economy gains of 2-6% are consistently documented. But the gains are pace-dependent, runner-dependent, and more modest than the marketing suggests. Here is what the science actually says.
Nike Pegasus 42: The Workhorse Evolves (or Doesn’t)
The Nike Pegasus 42 dropped in April 2026 with a new upper, a full-length Air Zoom unit, and the most refined ride the line has seen in years. Here's what the running community is saying about how it stacks up.
Asics Superblast 3: The Super Trainer for Long Runs and Tempo Days
Community reception is strong for the Superblast 3, which many runners see as a premium do-it-all trainer for long runs, steady miles, tempo work, and marathon-block training.