You Actually Don’t Have to Run a Marathon The pressure to race exists, but going 26.2 miles doesn’t make you a “real” runner.

There’s a lot of pressure on social media to race, especially when it comes to the marathon. It feels like everyone’s doing it, right?

For @menshealthmag, I talked to @nklastava and @blake.dirck about why the marathon has been put on such a pedestal, and why it’s OK if you’re just not that into it.

How Weird-Looking Experimental Running Shoes Influence Your Favorite Models Experimental running shoe prototype running shoes might look a bit odd, but they eventually influence your favorite models.

Every so often, a shoe brand releases a model that makes you go huh? (Think: Brooks Aurora-BL, Hoka TenNine). I wrote this article way before TRE, but this event always showcases some weird shoe designs—this explains where those come from + what happens after they make headlines.

I’m in Austin for The Running Event! As a journalist, I love getting to see and hear about what companies are working on so I can think about what gear and trend stories will be most important over the next year. I’ll share some sneak peeks over the rest of the week. 👀