The 31-year-old Swede holds European records at 5,000m, 10K and the half-marathon. His first marathon will be in New York on Nov. 1. The post European Record Holder Andreas Almgren Chose One of the Hardest Majors for His Marathon Debut appeared first on Marathon Handbook.Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Marathon Handbook
Athletes welcome a more robust system aimed at improving safety and protecting the sport’s integrity TheRead more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Canadian Running
I was excited to try the Merrell MTL SpeedArc Peak. This is a $290 carbon-plated trail racing shoe developed through the Merrell Test Lab over five years. Merrell says 154 prototypes covered more than 13,000 testing miles before the final version launched in July 2026. That’s wild! The…Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Fuelled by Lolz
The Tokyo Marathon general lottery opened on August 14, giving hopeful participants all around the world a two-week window to get their applications turned in in hopes of being plucked from the crowd for a chance to run the 20th Annual Tokyo Marathon.Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Run to the Finish
The Boston Athletic Association says an official Edmonton finish time can still be submitted, but not one a race has restated. The post Boston Won’t Take the Adjusted Times Edmonton Is Promising appeared first on Marathon Handbook.Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Marathon Handbook
The 41-year-old British sprint coach was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor and is serving eight months at Al-Oudaya prison, BBC Sport reported. Four publicly funded British athletes are still listed under his name. The post Leon Baptiste, Reported Missing in Morocco, Is Serving a Prison Sentence in…Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Marathon Handbook
After a successful debut in 2026, Perth Running Festival returns on 1 August 2027 with three distances and a spectacular Perth Racecourse setting….Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: runABC Scotland
After a record 38,000 runners took part in 2026, the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run returns with 10K and Half Marathon races on 23 May 2027…Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: runABC North
The Kingston Half Marathon combines a fast riverside course with some of the most historic landmarks in south west London…Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: runABC South
The Compton Half makes its debut in Wolverhampton this September, combining a predominantly flat course with vital fundraising for Compton Care…Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: runABC Midlands
Finale The final night of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham did not disappoint. My only criticism is the slow start to the…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Run Blog Run
Editor’s note: The European Athletics Championships were held October 10-16, 2026, in Birmingham, England. The Alexander Stadium hosted this championship, which was watched around the…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Run Blog Run
Simpson went into cardiac arrest at a community mile in Raleigh on June 16, arrested a second time in hospital and spent nine days at Duke. She said Thursday that the inherited condition behind it rules out running. The post Jenny Simpson’s Cardiac Arrest Has a Diagnosis. It…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Marathon Handbook
The Peppa Pig character is entered for Berlin on Sept. 27. Runners who fall behind the limit there are removed from the marked course, with no finishing time and no medal. The post Daddy Pig Ran 5:51:53 in London. Berlin Allows 6:15:00 appeared first on Marathon…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Marathon Handbook
The 38-year-old said Thursday that he and his medical team have chosen surgery after a conservative approach failed, eight days before UTMB. He started two races in 2026 and finished one. The post Kilian Jornet Has Raced on a Damaged Knee for Three Years. He Is Having Surgery….Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Marathon Handbook
Looking at this programme, you might be surprised to learn it’s not the World Championships TheRead more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Canadian Running
The last two Olympic champions will square off in a monster men’s 1500. Plus Sha’Carri Richardson v. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden v. Julien Alfred in the women’s 100. The post Jakob Ingebrigtsen Returns to the 1500m Against Olympic Champion Cole Hocker — Silesia Diamond League Preview appeared first on LetsRun.com.Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: LetsRun.com
About The Shoe Thomas reviews the Nike Pegasus Plus 2. This up tempo trainer features a breathable mesh upper, ZoomX midsole with a PSI-tuned Air Zoom unit in the forefoot, and a redesigned waffle outsole. 38/28mm stack. Available for $165 in select retailers late August and on Nike.com in October.Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Believe in the Run
Originally believed to be missing, former Commonwealth Games gold medallist is serving a 10-month prison sentenceRead more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Canadian Running
Women’s long jump This was one of the most exciting women’s long jump competitions that I’ve ever seen. How can Malaika Mihambo jump 6.94 and come 5th? Jazmin Sawyers, who had won the Commonwealth title two weeks ago, was at it again, opening with 6.95, followed by 6.96…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Run Blog Run
Workout for Thursday, August 20, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 9, Day 4 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Run Blog Run
Our team has tested running socks in just about every condition, from hot summer long runs to cold winter mornings, rainy races, trail miles, and everyday training. We’ve tried thin socks, cushioned socks, wool blends, toe socks, compression styles, and plenty that didn’t make the cut.Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Run to the Finish
Are you looking for the Best Lightweight Racing Flats Without Carbon Plates? Well look no further. I miss racing flats. There, I said it. If you ran seriously in the early to mid-2010s, race morning usually meant pulling out a shoe that looked suspiciously thin. The upper barely…Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Fuelled by Lolz
After a season plagued by injury, the ultrarunning legend has decided to put his health firstRead more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Canadian Running