Jeff Dengate

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Faith Kipyegon’s 4-minute mile attempt has the potential to transform running

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

On a cloudless 29ºc day in March that had onlookers reaching for sunscreen and looking for shade, Faith Kipyegon flopped to the ground at the end of a long-jump runway inside Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya. The three-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1,500 metres had just wrapped up a session of four 600-metre and four 300-metre repeats, with a 200-metre recovery jog between each.
Faith Kipyegon’s 4-Minute Mile Attempt Is Gonna Transform Running-No Matter the Result

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

On a cloudless 85-degree day in March that had onlookers reaching for sunscreen and looking for shade, Faith Kipyegon flopped to the ground at the end of a long-jump runway inside Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya. The three-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1,500 meters had just wrapped up a session of four 600-meter and four 300-meter repeats, with a 200-meter recovery jog between each.
The fastest shoes at the 2025 Boston Marathon

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

Most interesting to us shoe nerds is that each of those runners had on a different pair of road racing shoes. It seems that true parity has finally arrived. You no longer show up to a start line feeling like you’re at a disadvantage because you’re not wearing a certain brand’s super shoe — every company is churning out exceptionally fast footwear. Here are the shoes that stepped atop the podium at the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Fastest Shoes at the 2025 Boston Marathon - Marathon Racing Shoes

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

This year’s Boston Marathon featured perfect weather, blistering fast times, and a wide range of super shoes. Women’s winner Sharon Lokedi destroyed the course record, while the men’s champ John Korir fell at the start of the race but got up to run the second-fastest time ever on the course. And the top Americans, Conner Mantz and Jess McClain, crushed their personal records—Mantz just missed the podium and his 2:05:08 is the second-fastest marathon ever by a U.S. runner.
I soothed my achy achilles with these futuristic high-top trainers

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

One non-negotiable component of any marathon training block for me is recovery sessions in Normatec boots. I slip on the inflatable leg sleeves and kick back for 45 minutes to an hour in the evening after every long run and most workouts. I swear that the massage-like device speeds recovery from the hard miles on quad-crushing pavement. Now, Hyperice is rolling out a smaller, more targeted massage device that you might find just as indispensable as I have.
I Soothed My Achy Achilles With These Futuristic High-Top Sneakers

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

One non-negotiable component of any marathon training block for me is recovery sessions in Normatec boots. I slip on the inflatable leg sleeves and kick back for 45 minutes to an hour in the evening after every long run and most workouts. I swear that the massage-like device speeds recovery from the hard miles on quad-crushing pavement. Now, Hyperice is rolling out a smaller, more targeted massage device that you might find just as indispensable as I have.
The Math Behind Why 10-10-10 Marathon Pacing Helps You Avoid Hitting the Wall

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Aly Ellis

Hi, Team. In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly talk about 10-10-10, their favorite strategy for pacing a marathon. We discuss how to approach the three blocks and roughly how you should adjust your pace for each. The key is to ensure your training has you properly prepared, then start a little slow for the first 10 miles on race day. It sounds crazy, but avoid the urge to start fast—as Jeff says, “bank equals bonk.” RW+ members can watch the full episode below.
Our editors regularly argue over who gets to run on this NordicTrack treadmill

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Cat Bowen |Jeff Dengate

I run on a ton of treadmills. It’s a large part of my job. But the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is my favourite. It’s a solid piece of equipment that largely lives up to NordicTrack’s promise— toeing the line between comfort, convenience and fancy features. That’s why it's currently our go-to treadmill recommendation for most people. It’s not the newest or the fanciest. It's just a great ride, and a feature-rich option for runners or those looking to casually improve their cardio.
The Nike Vaporfly 4 is thinner and lighter. Here's why it got a makeover

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate

In February, Nike announced the newest iteration of the shoe that started it all, the original ‘super shoe’. And, well, forget almost everything you know about the OG marathon racer. The Vaporfly 4 is still super, but not for the reasons you might expect. Let me explain. When the first Vaporfly 4% was released in 2017, it truly was in a class of its own. It was light, soft, and fast — an impossibility using older foams, which could never deliver all three experiences at the same time.
Want to Run Your Best Boston Marathon? We Preview the Course, From the Start in Hopkinton to the Finish Line on Boylston

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Aly Ellis

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly take you on a guided tour of the Boston Marathon course, so you know what awaits—and how best to attack the hilly route. We have key information on the start village and where you can find the statue of Spencer the dog. But we also share tips on how to flatten Heartbreak Hill, so you can run a faster time. Hint: Don’t go out too fast—the downhills do the real damage. RW+ members can watch the full episode below. Thanks for watching.