Alastair Running

Running shoe reviews, roundups, training tips, and thoughtful blogs for runners who like to ask why.

reviews, training tips, and thoughtful stories for runners

RoundUps

07 Apr 2026

The best running shoes to buy right now (2026)

From daily training miles to trail ultras and race-day PRs, these are the best running shoes right now that I personally rely on and recommend after thousands of miles of real-world testing. This is the ultimate running shoe rotation.

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The best running shoes to buy right now

Training Tools

31 Mar 2026

Running Shoe Finder: Find the right shoe in 5 questions

Running Shoe Finder

Training Plans

30 Mar 2026

Training plan generator for runners: road and trail, 5K to 100 miles

Training plan generator for runners

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RoundUps

07 Apr 2026

The best running shoes to buy right now (2026)

The best running shoes to buy right now

RoundUps

07 Apr 2026

The best New Balance running shoes, tested and rated

The best New Balance running shoes

Shoe Reviews

06 Apr 2026

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 review

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 review

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RoundUps

06 Apr 2026

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now

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RoundUps

06 Apr 2026

The Best Stability Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Stability Running Shoes, Right Now

Shoe Reviews

05 Apr 2026

New Balance 1080v15 review: My favorite 1080 yet

New Balance 1080v15 review

Training Tools

31 Mar 2026

Running Shoe Finder: Find the right shoe in 5 questions

Running Shoe Finder

Training Plans

30 Mar 2026

Training plan generator for runners: road and trail, 5K to 100 miles

Training plan generator for runners

Shoe Reviews

29 Mar 2026

Hoka Mach 7 review: a refined daily trainer that lost its tempo soul

Hoka Mach 7 review

Shoe Reviews

28 Mar 2026

New Balance Ellipse review: a fresh foam daily trainer worth lacing up

New Balance Ellipse review

RoundUps

27 Mar 2026

Best running shoes for heavy runners

Best running shoes for heavy runners

RoundUps

26 Mar 2026

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now

Best Mount To Coast Running Shoes, Right Now

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RoundUps

26 Mar 2026

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

The Best Super Trainers, Right Now

Shoe Reviews

26 Mar 2026

Mount to Coast C1 review: a super trainer worth waiting for

Mount to Coast C1 review

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RoundUps

24 Mar 2026

The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes for Race Day

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Mind Fuel

27 Feb 2026

IT Band Syndrome recovery roadmap: What that awful pain on the side of your knee is, and how to fix it

IT Band Syndrome - That Nagging Pain on the Outside of Your Knee – What It Is and How I Beat It

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Mind Fuel

21 Jan 2026

Why road fartlek is the best workout when you’re training for a trail race without easy trail access

Why road fartlek is the best workout when you’re training for a trail race without easy trail access

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Mind Fuel

28 Dec 2025

The only 3 running shoes you need for 2026 training and racing

My Ultimate 3-Shoe Rotation for 2026: Covering Most Running Training and Racing

RoundUps

07 Apr 2026

The best running shoes to buy right now (2026)

The best running shoes to buy right now

RoundUps

07 Apr 2026

The best New Balance running shoes, tested and rated

The best New Balance running shoes

members only

RoundUps

06 Apr 2026

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now

The Best Cushioned Running Shoes, Right Now

Gear Reviews

22 Jan 2026

COROS NOMAD review: the maps-first watch I’m using for all my trail running

COROS NOMAD review: the maps-first watch I’m using for all my trail running

Gear Reviews

09 Jan 2026

COROS PACE 4 review: the ultralight AMOLED running watch I keep reaching for

COROS PACE 4 review

Gear Reviews

31 Dec 2025

Suunto Race 2 brings clarity and battery confidence to serious training

Suunto Race 2 review