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Men's mile world record
3:42.66
Josh Kerr (GBR), 2026
Women's mile world record
4:07.64
Faith Kipyegon (KEN), 2025

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Honest reviews, training plans, and stories from people who actually log the miles

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Life outside the splits

The Long Run

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A group of runners on a road shoulder with an oncoming car in its own lane
beginner

Rules of the road: traffic safety for new runners

Facing traffic, blind curves, and what to carry
A run club gathered around a picnic table before a group run
community

The unwritten rules of run club

Etiquette, mindset, and what nobody tells you
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gear

Do you actually need trail shoes?

When road shoes are fine off-pavement
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beginner

Tips for your first 5k

What to expect and how to not go out too fast

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Reviews

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Mount to Coast H1
shoes

Mount to Coast H1 review

A hybrid trail/road runner worth the hype
SABRE Runner Pepper Gel with adjustable LED strap
safety

SABRE Runner Pepper Gel review

Hands-free protection, tested after a dog attack
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apparel

Best hydration vests for ultras

Four packs, 100 miles each
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gels

Gel taste test: 12 brands ranked

What actually sits well mid-race

From the kitchen

Food & fueling

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Chicken sweet potato power bowl
recovery

Chicken sweet potato power bowls

42g protein, glycogen refuel, ready in 45 minutes
Curried sweet potato and chickpea sheet pan bowls
recovery

Curried sweet potato & chickpea bowls

One sheet pan, minimal dishes, big flavor
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fueling

Homemade rice cakes for long runs

Cheaper and tastier than store gels
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breakfast

Race-morning breakfast, tested

What to eat 2-3 hours before the gun

Free plans

Training plans

5K · beginner

Couch to 5K training plan

9 weeks · walk-run to your first 5K

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5K · intermediate

Intermediate 5K training plan

8 weeks · structured speed work

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Race Fueling Calculator

Carbs, fluid & sodium by finish time

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