Making running fun…by making fun of it
In what the McCourt Foundation describes as a “common-sense compromise,” it announced today that the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon will replace finisher medals with “starter participation trophies” awarded to anyone who successfully crosses the starting line.
Wielding the immense power of a single Threads post, a prominent running content creator and outspoken opponent of gatekeeping in running declared that professional runners should no longer be allowed in local or destination races, citing the need to keep the sport inclusive.
Notice anything different about the shoe name? Say goodbye to Fresh Foam X! New Balance finally replaces outdated Fresh Foam X with a supercritical Infinion—which sounds less like a midsole and more like an underwhelming Christopher Nolan film. But are the updates enough to upgrade the daily trainer to another level?
Boasting a massive 55/5/45.5 mm stack height and Air Zoom units, the Premium is the latest edition in the beloved max cushioned Vomero line. Is the tallest stacked shoe in the game all hype, or does it deliver?
Are carbon plated shoes actually beneficial? When should you replace running shoes? What are my biggest running regrets? Is it enough to run for fun and not race?
Appearing visibly agonized and sweaty upon entrance, it quickly became evident that runner Zane Davenport only stopped by local Java Junction Café to relieve himself of the nagging urge to take a massive dump mid-run.
