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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Garmin Fenix 9: sport updates and connectivity upgrade

The Fenix 9 brings an increase in brightness, an extension of LTE/satellite connectivity on solar models, and new profiles and concepts for training readiness. The article also details key differences between the Base, Pro and Pro inReach ranges.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Dobson wants to avoid disruptions linked to player changes

John Dobson and the DHL Stormers announce a more measured approach to managing their Springboks, in response to the disruptions experienced during the previous campaign in the United Rugby Championship.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Thursday 17 September 2026: a “complex” session for Week 2 of the XC

For Thursday 17 September 2026 (Week 2, Day 4), the proposed session alternates hills and recovery jogs, with an easy run to finish.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Right On Pace

After a very fast start to the season, the author explains why his first Western States was marked above all by the human side, notably the use of pacers. He then says he feels optimistic about the idea of growing in relationships, even beyond the race.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Jeff Mogavero aims higher after two third-place finishes at Run Rabbit Run 100

Third return to Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile, Jeff Mogavero hopes to improve this time on his two previous results, marked by two third-place finishes. In the interview, he also discusses his season experience and his approach to the weekend.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Nike Alphafly 4: a super-shoe looking to broaden its audience

Nike unveils the Alphafly 4 while keeping the carbon/foam architecture, with the aim of making it a more accessible and easier-to-use platform, particularly in the second half of the marathon.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Low-Pressure Approach: the interview with Jesse Rich ahead of the 100 Miles of Run Rabbit Run 2026

Defending champion, Jesse Rich returns for the Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile 2026. In an interview, he talks about his “low-pressure” approach, the influence of his work as a nutritionist and coach on his running, and his read of an upcoming challenge to keep his motivation going.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Here to Race: Dave Stevens’ interview ahead of the Run Rabbit Run 100 miles 2026

Ahead of the Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile 2026, Dave Stevens discusses his return after a major injury, his relationship with ultras, his connection with Jeff Mogavero and the course’s potential for speed.

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Culture & Communities ⏱️ 2 min

Pauline Eslà, 20: cry one day, succeed the next

Dance, boxing, gym, equestrian, then a knee injury and the realisation behind weightlifting. At 20, Pauline Eslà has decided to believe in herself — and she runs. Profile.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Suunto Run 2: what the watch promises and its place among its competitors

The Suunto Run 2 aims to stand out with better brightness, revised battery life, improved GPS accuracy and, above all, the addition of offline maps for navigation. It also positions itself against other benchmark models, such as the Race 2 and the Vertical 2, as well as Garmin and COROS.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Eiffage Course of the Viaduct of Millau 2026: women in the spotlight

Sunday 13 September in Millau, nearly 10,000 runners are expected for the 8th Eiffage Course of the Viaduct of Millau. The 2026 edition puts a particular focus on Lucy Macharia, Ophélie Serra Boxberger and Augustine Emeraux-Lombard at the start.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Compression trail clothing is good, but training is better!

Compression clothing (sleeves, socks and other kit) takes up an important place in the equipment of runners and trail runners, especially during training and on race day.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Eiffage Millau Viaduct Run: nearly 10,000 runners take on new heights

On Sunday 13 September, nearly 10,000 runners from 64 nationalities took part in the 8th edition of the Eiffage Millau Viaduct Run in Aveyron, on a course around the landmark closed to traffic.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Suunto Run 2: mapping arrives on the road-focused watch

The Suunto Run 2, announced after the launch of the Suunto Run, adds an integrated mapping function in particular, with offline maps that can be viewed directly on the watch.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Kailas FUGA highlights diversity at UTMB 2026

Ahead of the UTMB Mont Blanc 2026 festival, the Kailas FUGA team showcases strong international representation and several standout performances across different races.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Lille Marathon: return of the 42.195 km, route across the metropolitan area and start at 11:15

After 31 years away, the marathon returns to Lille on 25 October 2026 with a route linking the city centre to communes in the metro area and a finish on the Esplanade of the Champ de Mars, as well as a start time set for 11:15.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

6 technique tips for running efficiently: beginners and experienced runners

The iRunFar article outlines six form principles (run-walk, core activation, cross-training, cadence, small bounds, “look fast, feel fast”) presented as fundamentals for running in an efficient and sustainable way.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Run Rabbit Run 100 Miles: iRunFar relaunches live coverage since 2013

The Hares division gets underway at 13:00 on Friday 18 September in Steamboat Springs. iRunFar promises livecast and live blogging coverage, with commentary and photos, around a course peaking at 10,600 feet.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Yngvild Kaspersen, CCC champion twice over: the journey of a unique runner

In episode 257, Ian Corless looks back at Yngvild Kaspersen’s path, freshly victorious at the 2026 edition of the CCC, and at the stages that took her from her early days in skyrunning to her recent performances.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Eiffage Viaduct of Millau Race 2026: Ophélie Serra Boxberger and Goulwen Kerneguez take the win

This Sunday 13 September, nearly 10,000 runners took over the Millau viaduct, where Ophélie Serra Boxberger and Goulwen Kerneguez won the 2026 edition over 23.7 km.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

World Athletics Ultimate Championships: the programme revealed, day by day

Budapest hosts the first events of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, with scheduled qualification rounds and announced prize distribution throughout the days.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Blandine L’Hirondel wins the UTMB 2026 but keeps an objective

Blandine L’Hirondel takes victory at the UTMB 2026 and follows it up after her win in Chamonix, before returning home. The publication suggests she still has another major appointment missing.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Coffee with Larry: running and mental health on the agenda

In the daily podcast Coffee with Larry, produced by RunBlogRun, the episode dated 9 September 2026 tackles running and mental health, with a particular focus on Steve Prefontaine and a conversation after training with Coach Bill Dellinger.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Maud Combarieu wins the Marathon de Canfranc 2026

The French trail runner Maud Combarieu won the Marathon de Canfranc Canfranc 2026, held on Saturday 12 September in the Spanish Pyrenees.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

9/11 on My Mind

Through childhood memories, the story goes back to 11 September 2001, the worry about a friend called up at the Twin Towers, and then to a promise that leads to weight loss and the walking of a marathon.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Kalie McCrystal: searches suspended again 13 days after her disappearance on the Matterhorn

Thirteen days after the disappearance of Canadian skyrunner Kalie McCrystal on the Matterhorn, a new operation has led to no new findings, resulting again in the suspension of active searches.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

5 sessions to break the routine

Five ideas to vary your runs and reignite progress: run without a watch, 400 m intervals, bike and run, an adventure without a fixed route, and a pace reminder before a race.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

Training in the “sketchbook” version to target the UTMB

Chris Myers, a professional runner, breaks down a two-month European training block toward the UTMB, blending a race journal and a sketchpad. His approach links sport preparation and artistic practice, right up to a week spent in Chamonix.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Half Marathon and Marathon de Paris: Our ambition is for these races to remain accessible

Cadence Running United, the new organiser of the Half Marathon and the Marathon de Paris for four years, outlines its initial directions for the 2027 calendar, the routes and access choices, including the ballot draw and the desire to keep entry fees affordable.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 2 min

All of the Above Trail Fest : when racing becomes inclusive

All of the Above Trail Fest, driven by TVOP and Beast Coast Trail Running, offers a no-podium competition and a 5K without timing, refocusing the event on welcoming participants and connecting with nature.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

77.9% market share: has Garmin become untouchable?

An analysis based on Runalyze figures shows Garmin’s dominance in the GPS watch market, while also highlighting contrasts with trends seen on social media and dynamics specific to each brand.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 2 min

Road and trail shoes: our 5 favourite picks for the 2026 season

Five new arrivals for the new season, balancing road versatility and trail orientation, with key features and announced prices.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Kailas FUGA in the spotlight at UTMB 2026

In Chamonix, the Kailas FUGA store opened for UTMB week becomes a focal point, while several athletes from the team take part in the races.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Erin Ton sets two women’s records on Kilimanjaro

On 6 September 2026, Erin Ton posts two new women’s best times in “supported FKT” on Kilimanjaro: for the ascent and for the out-and-back.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

What to say when you’re not talking about running?

A female runner shares what keeps her busy outside of running: art in the studio, walks near the water, and cyanotype practice.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Preview of the World Ultimates sprints: Alfred vs Jefferson-Wooden, dos Santos and Russell chasing a perfect end to the season

The latest update on several upcoming sprint races, including an anticipated showdown among the women over 100 m, with athletes aiming to finish unbeaten series.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Vibram very present at the UTMB 2026: grip and a mobile lab on the agenda

During the UTMB Mont Blanc week in Chamonix, Vibram shows up on the podiums, at the expo and through a mobile re-lacing laboratory for replacing insoles with new rubber.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Alison dos Santos targets the “best” record of her season

In 2026, Alison dos Santos is showing exceptional form in the 400m hurdles. The question now is whether a performance in Budapest against Karsten Warholm and in the face of Rai Benjamin will crown her season as the best of all time.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Megan Eckert sets a new women’s world record for 6 days

At Balatonfüred (Hungary), Megan Eckert ran 636.482 miles in 6 days and broke both her women’s world record and the overall American record held by Joe Fejes.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Jogging the John Muir Trail: 260 miles in 8 days

After considering training and a test for the Mammoth 200 Mile, a runner describes his journey along the John Muir Trail, his choices, his successes and his challenges, between the beauty of the Sierra Nevada and physical constraints.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Pickle juice in trail running: a shot at the aid station

At some ultra-trail aid stations, pickle juice may appear among the drinks and foods offered, and some runners take a small shot.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Diamond League final in Brussels: Yanis Meziane third over 800 m

Yanis Meziane sets a new personal best over 800 m at the Diamond League final in Brussels, finishing third.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Amazfit Balance 3: targeted HYROX features

The Balance 3 is especially aimed at HYROX, with specific features and a focus on hybrid sports. The watch is also designed for mapping and activity tracking, in a range where emphasis is placed on the display and battery life.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Diamond League final: Audrey Werro makes the rules in Brussels

In Brussels, Audrey Werro wins her 800 m race against Femke Broeders-Bol at the grand finale of the Diamond League 2026.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

Suunto Run 2: first hands-on

A GPS watch designed for running, with hardware refresh and added mapping announced by Suunto for the 2026 back-to-school season.

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Gear & Lab ⏱️ 1 min

UTMB 2026: an analysis of the elite GPS watches

GPS heart-rate watch analyses the kit and tracks from a sample of the leading runners, with a limit linked to sponsorship contracts.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

Nasego: two World Cup races in Italy

The Vertical Nasego and the Trofeo Nasego powered the Italian weekend of the mountain running World Cup.

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Marathon & Records ⏱️ 1 min

2h00:35: how Kelvin Kiptum built the world record in Chicago

The official passages describe a patient race up to the 30th kilometre, then a decisive surge of 13'51 over five kilometres.

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Trail & Mountain ⏱️ 1 min

UTMB 2026: the winners and the official podiums

Ben Dhiman and Blandine L’Hirondel win the 2026 edition. The podiums published by the organisers and the link to the results.

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Marathon & Road ⏱️ 1 min

Berlin 2026: see you on 27 September

The official media guide presents the main entrants for the 27 September marathon. The field is still liable to change.

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Science & Entraînement ⏱️ 1 min

Polarised training: what the 2025 scientific journal really says

Fifteen matched studies: the polarised and pyramidal models stand out among the elites, but the advantage is less clear for amateurs.

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Nutrition & Santé ⏱️ 1 min

90 g of carbohydrates per hour: who is it for, when and in what form?

The recommendations mainly target efforts lasting more than 2h30 and rely on combining multiple transportable carbohydrate sources.

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Culture & Communities ⏱️ 1 min

The third running boom: more social, more feminine, more visible

Informal clubs, social networks and the search for community are changing the sport far beyond the stopwatch.

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Institutions & Route ⏱️ 1 min

Athens 2030: World Athletics prepares autonomous marathon World Championships

From 2030, the world marathon must become a separate championship, then alternate men’s and women’s events every year.

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