I answer your questions in the Runners’ Mailbag: Is Strava healthy or harmful? Any advice on choosing a running group? What’s the biggest training mistake runners make? Why do runners buy so many shoes? And more.
New Running Shoes Roundup: February 2026 Pt. 2
Detailing more new running shoes available in February, including ASICS Superblast, Brooks Glycerin 23, Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, Skechers Aero Razor, and Salomon Aero Glide 4.
Teresa Never Experiences Runner’s High with Boyfriend, Continues Faking It
Careful not to bruise the fragile ego of her insecure boyfriend, Teresa Sanchez routinely fakes experiencing the runner’s high on their runs together.
New Running Shoes Roundup: February 2026
The newest pairs available in February, including Saucony Endorphin Azura, Brooks Glycerin Flex, HOKA Cielo X1 3.0, Mizuno Neo Zen 2 and more. Updated throughout the month.
Company Confuses ‘Biannual,’ Locks Itself Into Double the Shoe Updates
What began as a running company’s confusion over the word “biannual” has inadvertently solidified into a release strategy involving updating each shoe twice a year — instead of once every other year.
Game Over: Kyle Convinced Bullpen Entrance Song Gives Him Edge in Race
Weaponizing bullpen entrance music strictly as intimidation, Kyle Ward is convinced running his entire half marathon to the same 60-second clip of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” will give him an edge over other racers — none of whom can hear it through his earbuds.