This week on The Long Run we kick things off with a look at our holiday break and training — what worked, what didn’t, and how we hit our goals when routines disappear. Then it’s 2026 ins and outs, covering what’s trending up and what’s fading out. We look Around the Track touching on the World Cross Country Championships and celebrate some Aussie greatness on the global stage. We run through what caught our eye over summer, including first thoughts on the Hoka Speedgoat 7 and the Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3, plus the looming issues that Strava’s IPO Submission could mean for runners. We finish by locking in our 2026 races and goals, and wrap up with our week of training.