Today on AtoZrunning:

We asked the search engine how to run faster. We’ll share the top results and our reactions. In the world of running, NCAA XC nationals saw multiple rare and amazing achievements. A new US high school XC record was run. And treadmill running might just become a sanctioned sport!

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We ask the internet what the best running workout is, and we’ve got the top five answers for you. In the world of running, another world record fell on the roads. NCAA Cross Country regionals had some fascinating moments. And are spray-on shoes the next great shoe innovation? 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We continue our series about taking on the search engines, this time with the query “How to train for a marathon”. In the world of running, more news about Kenya, and it keeps getting stranger. Grant Fisher, two-time Olympic medalist and US record holder in everything, is apparently not very talented. And a recent study attempted to reveal the effects of receiving realtime feedback on specific running mechanics markers. Any guesses? 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

Have you ever searched the internet for running advice? We kick off a new series where we search common running topics and react to the search engines’ top suggestions. In the world of running, world records and fast running are all but guaranteed in Valencia, and this half marathon fell right in line. The question around doping allegations continues to grow. We’ll help you make sense of it all. And in case you weren’t aware, there’s a world record for running a marathon in high heels, and a man tried to break it in Chicago. 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We discuss best post-race practices, some of which you’ll like, and some you won’t! Parker Valby finally signed a pro deal. What took so long? A runner in a recent half marathon died mid-race… until a cardiac nurse behind him saved his life. And Zach won a marathon this weekend, so we’ll bug him about that too! 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We tackle the two biggest opposing approaches to training and discuss which is the better way to train. In the world of running, the Berlin Marathon was DEEP, but Chicago Marathon was FAST. We’ll break them both down for you. If you throw enough money at it, can you make track a thing in the US? The inaugural Athlos track meet set out to discover just that. 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We tackle the big question of whether to reject paces in training and how a runner can become more intuitive. In the world of running, the US 10k road champs saw both familiar and new faces on the podium. We just learned about what might be the longest-standing win-streak in the running world. Can you guess how long it’s lasted? And in the headlines, scandal has rocked the ultra world, and it feels like it came straight from the script of the movie Mean Girls. 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We talked about how far to run; we talked about how fast to run; so this week we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it takes to be ready to race. In the world of running, the outdoor track season wrapped up with the Diamond League championships, complete with both upsets and double-down defenses. Also, the long-awaited half marathon debut of track sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen was… well, let’s not give away everything in the intro… And in the headlines, BAA announced changes to the 2026 qualifications for the Boston Marathon.

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We’re back on the topic of training questions and concerns, this week talking about concerns around pace: am I running too slow? Fast enough? In the world of running, Zurich diamond league showcased exciting rematches and world record attempts. Additional world records were attempted both on the track and roads.

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We tackle a regular topic of conversation for runners: training volumes and adaptations. In the world of running, the Diamond League continues with a world-record scare in the women’s steeple. And history was made at the World junior championships by a teenage Norwegian. 

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