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3 days ago | 
runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Pat Heine
Trail miles just hit different than runs on the pavement. So, don’t lace up your daily trainers when you hit the dirt. Instead, reach for one of these new trail running shoes, which performed outstanding across a variety of trail conditions. We tested them everywhere from the soft and muddy canal paths just outside our Pennsylvania headquarters to twisty singletrack courses.
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3 days ago | 
runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Pat Heine
For this summer’s Shoe Awards, our test team helps you get a full understanding of the hottest trainers, racers, and trail shoes. We also turned to some of our wear-testers who fell in love with their pairs to get additional insights. And we included “more options” for some shoes just in case you’re on the fence about trying that pair. After logging hundreds of miles in 100-plus models, we’re confident we can help you on your quest to find your perfect match.
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3 days ago | 
runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Pat Heine
Comfort is key when it comes to the shoe that you’ll spend the most time wearing. You might prefer a bouncy ride. Others may want something firmer and more stable. In any case, there’s a shoe here that will work for you. Our staff and team of 300 local wear-testers ran in and evaluated more than 100 new models to determine the best running shoes so far this year.
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3 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Amanda Furrer |Jeff Dengate |Pat Heine
1 day agoYou don't have to travel far to find beauty. Broken down by region, here are the coolest adventures in your state. Wander into the wild of the West Published: Jul 18, 2024 Updated: Jul 18, 2024 Wanna Hike in California? These Are the 13 Most Stunning Trails. A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her …
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
runnersworld.co.za | Mike Finch |Pat Heine
As an ultrarunner, I’m all too familiar with the saying that long-distance running is an “eating contest with a running component.” I constantly experiment with gels, gummies, drink mixes, and bars, trying to figure out how to get the calories and carbs I need to get through hundreds of miles. Being able to take in fuel is easily the biggest factor that can make or break a race. Over the past 10 years, I think I’ve gotten things pretty dialed in.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
runnersworld.com | Pat Heine
As an ultrarunner, I’m all too familiar with the saying that long-distance running is an “eating contest with a running component.” I constantly experiment with gels, gummies, drink mixes, and bars, trying to figure out how to get the calories and carbs I need to get through hundreds of miles. Being able to take in fuel is easily the biggest factor that can make or break a race. Over the past 10 years, I think I’ve gotten things pretty dialed in.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Pat Heine
In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talks with RW senior video producer Pat Heine who raced this year’s Western States Endurance Run 100-miler. We hear how he went into the race and whether he hit his A, B, or C goals. Then Pat shares some useful advice he learned on the course that you can apply to your own runs, like focusing on heat management rather than heat acclimation—find a way to stay cool. Lastly, Pat tells us he trashed his shoes—literally—before flying home.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
runnersworld.com | Pat Heine
I am known as the guy who runs absurd distances that many people don’t even like to drive, so you’d think that I must have training dialed in. It’s actually the opposite. As a goal run or race approaches, of course, my running frequency ramps up, but I’ve always kind of hated structured training.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
runnersworld.com | Pat Heine
Every year at the big ultramarathons, as the winners cross the line, the guessing game begins: what are those shoes?! Since ultrarunning isn’t governed by World Athletics, which sets rules for shoe specs and availability windows, elite trail runners are often racing in shoes that the rest of us will see a year or two later. When Jim Walmsley crossed the finish line, everybody started speculating about the unique black and white high top Hoka shoes on his feet. Was it a new model?
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
runnersworld.com | Pat Heine
I have to let you in on a little secret: I haven’t been running much these last few months, and it’s the best decision I’ve made. It all starts with race recovery. By the time I cross the finish line of my last race for the year, I feel exhausted. Not just from the effort of that day, but from months of training and racing leading up to that moment. I know that each event requires its recovery, but by the time November and December roll around, that last one feels different. I need a reset.
