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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
“The countdown has begun,” read an email from the Boston Athletic Association. “Forty days until the 129th Boston Marathon.” It was March 12 and I was lying on my apartment’s couch recovering from an egg retrieval, which happened hours earlier. Undergoing a second round of IVF before running a marathon was not my intent for this training cycle. Last year was a different story.
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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
The Lone Peak—an Altra shoe trail runners love for its lightweight and moderate cushioning—gets a major update. Alongside the release of the Lone Peak 9 ($140) comes the slightly more expensive Lone Peak 9+ ($155). The shoes are virtually the same with one exception: the 9+ has a Vibram Megagrip outsole.
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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
Hey Runners!On this episode of How Was Your Run? we talk to RW+ member Shari Rubin Heinz, who lives in Edwards, Colorado. We sent Rubin Heinz the Norda 001 for testing.
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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a grit meter for me. I have raced it every year since 2013 and will continue to do so as long as I make the cut. Streaking the world’s oldest marathon for over 10 years has been an honor—and a privilege. Throughout that time I saw how it changed after the 2013 bombing, raced both years Meb Keflezighi and Des Linden won their laurels, and ran virtually during the pandemic. Boston is the holy grail for many runners.
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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
This year I will be toeing the line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, on Patriot’s Day to run by 14th Boston Marathon (13th consecutive). The marathon is the oldest in the world and one that’s truly been an honor to race in for over a decade. Despite the unpredictable weather every year, the spectators always come out, making the 26.2 miles feel like a homecoming parade.
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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
When Under Armour first showed us the Infinite Elite 2, it called the shoe “the mileage monster.” The shoe falls under the brand’s Hovr silo, which is the brand’s category of cushioned shoes intended to make you “float.” A shoe aimed for going the distance, the second iteration is even lighter and softer.
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2 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
On this episode of How Was Your Run? we talk to RW+ member Carmen Micsa, who lives in Carmichael, California. We sent Micsa the Anta G21 Pro 3 for testing. What You Need to Know About the Anta G21 Pro 3:TypeRoadWeight10.2 oz (M), 8.3 oz (W)Drop8 mmHeel Height31.5 mmForefoot Height23.5 mmThe G21 Pro 3, also called the Guanjun 3 Pro, is a high-performance daily trainer with TPU heel counter for stability and a winged TPU midsole plate for even more support.
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3 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
The appeal of running in zero-drop shoes is their alleged promise of promoting your “natural” form. Unlike other trainers, whose heel is typically 8mm to 12mm thicker than the forefoot, a zero-drop shoe has the same stack height the full length of the shoe. Related StoriesThe 7 Best Altra Running Shoes for Road and TrailThe 8 Best Running Shoes for Wide FeetMaybe you’re new to zero drop and want to dip your literal toe in this subset of running shoes.
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3 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
Lululemon’s Further initiative, which took place at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta, California, in March 2024, was basically a lab study with 10 women running a 2.55-mile course for six days—144 hours. The participants ranged in experience levels and included world record holder and ultrarunner Camille Herron, ultrarunner and author Mirna Valerio, and ultrarunner Devon Yanko, among others. Collectively, the 10 women ran over 2,000 miles.
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3 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer
On this week’s episode of How Was Your Run?, we spoke with RW+ member Andrew Bohnert. A Carlsbad, California, resident, Bohnert tested the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2.
