Brian Metzler

Beyond exceptional customer service, Virginia’s PR Run & Walk is the heart and soul of the running community

The best way to find your next pair of running shoes—and inspiration about your running community—is to shop locally

The jury is in: the ‘shrink it and pink it’ mentality simply does not produce products that serve the unique needs of women. Here’s what does.

We just got back from The Running Event Trade show, where we saw hundreds of shoes that will drop next year. Here are the racing, road, and trail models setting the tone for 2025.

After concluding a stellar, 20-year career, the Olympic bronze medalist will embark on a 50-state running-infused van-life tour of the U.S. with her husband, Jason, in 2025

New Balance, Topo, and Saucony have unveiled their 2024 New York City Marathon-themed shoes

Navigate your next running adventure with ease by implementing these tried-and-true travel tips

From insider tips on the course to spectating to expert restaurant recommendations, this guide to the Chicago Marathon has you covered

A season of slow starts came back to haunt America’s rising star, opening the door for Saint Lucia to make its first ever Olympic medal a gold one

Buoyed by her faith, motherhood, and family, Marisa Howard never relinquished her dream of becoming an Olympian

Packed with the best runners, jumpers and throwers we’ve ever seen, it's shaping up to be a record-breaking Games

Three years after becoming a U.S. citizen, Kelati will race in the 10,000 meters in the Paris Olympics for Team USA

'A Team Sport' highlights how the 39-year-old athlete from Leadville, Colorado, is redefining the boundaries of trail running and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

The 24-year-old track superstar will next focus on winning another Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles on August 8 in Paris

Despite another poor start, she won the U.S. Olympic Trials final in the fastest time in the world this year

Running brands are transcending cult appeal, partly through novel brick and mortar experiences

Val Constien has surmounted obstacles along every step of her career—including a devastating knee injury just 13 months ago. Now the 28-year-old is a favorite to make her second Olympic team in the 3,000-meter steeplechase heading into the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.

Summer ski resort mountain running races are legit hard, crazy fun, and accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy grinding in the grandeur

From June 21-30, more than 900 runners, throwers, and jumpers will put it all on the line for a chance to compete for Team USA at the Paris Olympics

These events feature trail races, gear demos, live music, post-race parties, and more.

With a strong approach to race-day fueling and everyday nutrition, she’s preparing for the Hardrock 100 in mid-July.

She’s one of the most successful women runners in Boston history, but she keeps coming back for more

The three-time Olympian and 1,500-meter world-champion has made big changes in order to race 26.2 miles against the best in the U.S.

From ultra-fast, carbon-plated road racing shoes to light and agile trail runners, here’s a glimpse of 14 of the coolest shoes hitting shelves in the new year.

The Running Event is America’s largest showcase of future running gear trends. For the first time, it will be livestreaming for the public to peer into the future.

The women’s elite fields had a wide range of top-tier super shoes

The 52nd annual marathon will send 50,000 runners on a 26.2-mile running journey through the Big Apple’s five boroughs on November 5

Minor enhancements have improved this light and lively max-cushioned everyday trainer 

Des Linden Breaks American Master’s Record

American runners are about to begin training for the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake during the 153-mile Spartathlon as a key reason she was able to smash the course record.

We review the Altra's first shoe with a heel-toe drop, the AltraFWD Experience

The Ethiopian runner averaged 5:02 per mile en route to a 2:11:53 finish

D’Amato, Susanna Sullivan, and Lindsay Flanagan will race in the women’s world championship marathon for Team USA on August 26 in Budapest

Sha'Carri Richardson secured her name as the fastest women in the world with her stellar performance in the 100 meter final in Budapest.

Here’s a rundown of the 72 women on the U.S. track and field team competing in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19-27.

Like its 14-year old Kinvara the carbon-plated, Saucony’s max-cushioned Kinvara Pro performance trainer is breaking new ground

OK, there are no secrets, but she combines hard work with a fun vibe and doing whatever works for her

Entrepreneur Brittany Katz is changing the norms of the running retail business.

Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shone at the biggest weekend in American track and field. Here’s what went down.

The top three finishers in each event will compete in the 2023 World Athletics Championships

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Tom Evans wins the overall title in a historic day of running

The San Francisco Women’s Miler Club averaged 5:35 per mile for 100 miles in an all-day relay.

The Adidas Adizero Boston 12, the classic performance trainer, has been rejuvenated, and delivers a versatile, smooth, quick-rolling ride

After recovering from a broken foot, she’s back ready to chase another top-10 finish.

Here’s what we liked about these newly released running shoes from our initial wear-testing

Here are five ways to celebrate Global Running Day, even if you never knew it existed

The Bolder Boulder 10K pro race will feature two teams of top American women and Montoya will be among them representing Team USA.

The triathlete-turned-trail runner is a legit contender in the Western States 100

Reflecting on key moments from the biggest weekend in running from all our stories and news from race weekend in Boston.

Kourtney Turner is running the Boston Marathon while her husband, Justin, plays for the Red Sox

Your guide to the best bars and brews following the Boston Marathon. With the city in marathon mode, there are plenty of 26.2-themed options.

City and race organizers will honor Boston Marathon victims and first responders on April 15

There are dozens of shakeout runs, seminars, and opportunities to listen to your favorite athletes, authors, and influencers

After moving from Kenya to Colorado, Obiri is ready to compete

Simple steps to rebooting your fitness and reinvigorating your running goals

The American ultrarunner proved that by setting a new women’s world record on Saturday after logging 435.336K (or 270.505 miles) in 48 hours at Sri Chinmoy 48-Hour Festival in Canberra, Australia.

Chloe Abbott, the elite sprinter and Olympic-hopeful who trains under coach renowned Bobby Kersee, is taking her voice on new adventures.

World Champion endurance athlete Lesley Paterson has been nominated for an Oscar for “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

Betsy Saina becomes 8th fastest American in the marathon with postpartum personal best

Molly Huddle, on her postpartum comeback, will headline the NYC Half with Senbere Teferi, Hellen Obiri, Eilish McColgan and Des Linden

Champion ultrarunner rolls into 2023 with a new sponsor in Lululemon and new goals for the race season ahead.

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This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months, and she’s not done. 

After a breakthrough year of racing, Allie “Mac” McLaughlin signs with Hoka.

Beef up your kicks to handle snow, ice, and other tricky winter terrain.

Alicia Monson, Katelyn Tuohy, Yared Nuguse and Woody Kincaid run record-setting times

Elite runner Carmen Graves sounds off on the financial realities facing American track & field athletes.

January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.

In an impressive debut, Tracksmith delivers a versatile, modern trainer with an old-school look and feel, just as you’d expect from the brand

10 tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year

A Fastest Known Time panel voted on the top 5 most impressive women's performances of 2022. Here's what won.

A move to Flagstaff gave her a training boost for the result.

Who are the American frontrunners to race in the Paris Olympics?

The running-shoe hype train was high in New York City with a few fast yet-to-be-released shoes in the men’s and women’s elite fields

Joe Gray finishes 6th as U.S. men place fourth

ASIC’s new mega-stack training shoe has cushioning for days. Welcome to the SuperBlast

The New York City Marathon will return on Sunday, November 6 in full force with a field of 50,000 runners and an over-the-top vibe only possible in the Big Apple.

Running through all five boroughs of the Big Apple is a bucket list goal for many runners, and always one of the best pro races to watch. Here's what  you need to know about the 2022 race.