Runner's World

RUNNER'S WORLD is filled with powerful information that will help you run faster and farther and have more fun doing it! Every issue brings you the strategies, tips and advice to fuel your performance, prevent injuries, burn fat, shed stress, and achieve your personal goals.

Staff Meeting • IN WHICH WE CONVENE THE EDITORS TO SOLVE YOUR MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, AND EXISTENTIAL QUANDARIES

Runner’s World

WHEN YOU WRESTLE WITH SELF-DOUBT MIDRACE

INSIDE GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH RUNNER’S WORLD EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

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Run/Walk to a Boston Marathon Qualifying Time

THE BENEFITS OF THE RUN/WALK METHOD

How to Make the Most of Your Prerun Coffee

OPTIMIZE YOUR COFFEE INTAKE

Before I Won Boston, I Almost Quit Running • IN AN EXCERPT FROM HER UPCOMING MEMOIR, DESIREE LINDEN SHARES THE STORY OF THE PAINFUL YEAR THAT LED UP TO THE BIGGEST WIN OF HER LIFE.

THIS 256-MILE RACE IS HARD. EARNING A SPOT IS DOWNRIGHT BRUTAL. • The yearslong qualification process for the Trans Japan Alps Race is merciless, but organizers say it ensures that all participants will reach the finish line alive.

REQUIRED GEAR

Is High school Running in Need of a Reckoning? • As more young athletes train like professionals, female runners report problems with restrictive eating, irregular menstrual cycles, and long-term bone damage.

Spring 2023 Shoe Awards

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2

Saucony Endorphin Elite

Brooks Hyperion Max

Brooks Ghost 15

Altra Via Olympus

Lululemon Blissfeel 2

Saucony Axon 3

Altra Rivera 3

Asics Superblast

361 Degrees 361-Centauri

Nike ZoomX Invincible Run FK 3

Asics Gel-Cumulus 25

Saucony Ride 16

Adidas Ultraboost Light

Brooks Catamount 2

Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3

Hoka Challenger ATR 7

Altra Lone Peak 7

VJ Ultra 2

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Nike React Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

TESTER NOTES • INSIGHT, EVALUATIONS, AND HELPFUL TIPS STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTEBOOKS OF OUR STAFF, MEMBERS, AND 280-RUNNER-STRONG WEAR-TESTING TEAM

Why Same-Size Running Shoes Aren’t Always the Same Size

SHOE FITTING TIPS

Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Running

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