RunToTheFinish

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About the Author

Tim Harrison

Tim was born and raised in Southern California, where he still resides with his fiancé. As a youngster he excelled at covering short distances quickly, while simultaneously unable to run a mile without stopping. Over the last four-plus years he’s learned, and continues to learn, the art of long distance running, especially heart rate based training. The first 13 miles of the half marathon are his favorite distance (he’s twice suffered pulled muscles sprinting through the last 0.1 miles). He runs because he wants to continue to go farther than his younger self would have ever believed possible.

Tim Harrison

Asics Nimbus Mirai 2 Preview: In Circular Motion

The Asics Nimbus Mirai 2 combines plush cushioning with a more sustainable approach to running shoe production. Here’s what runners should know about its recycled materials, comfortable design, durability, and…

Hoka Clifton UTL Preview: Bringing Classic Clifton Comfort to Daily Life

The Hoka Clifton UTL brings the Clifton 8’s midsole into a lifestyle sneaker built for walking, commuting, travel, and everyday wear.

Rally Orbital Massager Review | A Gentler Alternative to Traditional Massage Guns

The Rally Orbital Massager takes a different approach to muscle recovery, replacing the jackhammer sensation of traditional massage guns with a controlled circular motion. We tested it on sore calves,…

Is Chocolate Milk After a Workout Really Good For You?

Chocolate milk is more than a tasty post-run treat, offering carbs, protein, electrolytes, and potential recovery benefits for endurance athletes.

Garmin Fenix 9 Preview: Is it Worth the Upgrade?

The Garmin Fenix 9 brings a host of upgrades to Garmin’s flagship multisport watch lineup, including a brighter AMOLED display, faster mapping, enhanced training metrics, and expanded features in the…

Which Sports Produce the Most Sweat? What the Data Says

How does running compare to other sports when it comes to sweat loss? We break down the sweatiest sports, how much fluid marathon runners lose, and how much they need…

Frontier X2 Heart Rate Monitor Review: What Makes It Different From Garmin and Polar

We tested the Frontier X2, a premium chest strap with continuous ECG monitoring designed to give athletes a deeper look at heart rate and training data.

The NYC Marathon 9+1 Program Is Changing, and Runners Aren’t Happy

Changes are coming for the membership program of the New York Road Runners, as well as its 9+1 program. The changes are expected to immediately impact participation in 2027 races…

Tokyo Marathon General Lottery is Open – What Are Your Odds?

What is the Tokyo Global system for entering the Tokyo marathon and what are your odds of getting in via the lottery

Glow in the Dark Running Shoes Look Cool, But There’s a Catch

Select running shoe designs are slowly starting to blend with streetwear and sneaker culture, becoming more than just useful, comfortable tools to get us from point A, to several other…

Are Carbon Plated Running Shoes Overrated? What the Research Says

Do carbon plated running shoes really make you faster? We dig into the latest research to see who benefits from super shoes and whether they're worth it.

Did Garmin Just Kill Whoop with the new Cirqa?

Garmin is releasing their first screen-free smart fitness tracker to compliment their already robust roster of GPS watches and fitness wearable. And Whoop just might be left staring up at…

Asics Beats Nike for Strava’s Most Popular Shoe – Will Next Year Pan out the Same?

You might have your favorite running shoe; one you find yourself lacing up day after day. And when the magic is lost you go out and buy that same shoe…until…

The Torin 9 Doesn’t Feel Like the Torin I Remember

Read our Altra Torin 9 review to see how its updated midsole changes the feel of this popular zero drop daily trainer and who will enjoy the new ride.

The Possible Motivations for Garmin’s Acquisition of Training Peaks

Garmin is acquiring TrainingPeaks. Here's what the deal could mean for runners, coaches, training plans, and the future of endurance sports technology.

ASICS Gel SlowCush Preview: Meet ASICS’ New 48 mm Max Cushion Shoe

The Asics Gel Slowcush is a brand new series from Asics and it will be built upon a bed of FlyteFoam Luxe+ (FF Luxe+) for a more plush and energetic…

Li-Ning Feidian 6 Ultra Preview | A Super Shoe That Looks Like It’s From 2035

Li-Ning, the Chinese sportswear brand that has recently carved out a slowly-growing slice of the pie in the running space, continues to make waves with the release of the Li-Ning…

Asics Metasleek Preview: The Metas Get a New Sibling

The new kid on the block, the Metasleek, will be geared towards 5K and 10K races, and give runners a low stack option for speedy interval workouts where you might…

Asics Blazeblast Preview | Is This the Trail Version of the Novablast?

Asics is adding a new member to its “Blast” family this August. And this one is specifically designed to take down mileage on the trails. We’re not talking about the…

Marathons Keep Getting Bigger. Are We Reaching a Tipping Point?

With a current limit of 10,000 to 11,000 runners, the potential to double the field is an attractive option for the city of Sacramento

The Brooks Hyperion Max Has Always Been Divisive. Here Is Where the 4 Lands.

We have tested every Hyperion Max and the 4 is a refinement not a reinvention. Big cushion, long mile comfort, still on the heavier side for a supertrainer, and yes…

We’ve Tested Every Saucony Supertrainer and the Paramount Max Is a Different Animal

The Saucony Paramount Max is their first supertrainer to exceed 40mm of stack and it shows. Here is how it stacks up against their other options and whether it is…

On Cloudboom Strike 2 Preview | Can The Fastest Get Faster?

There’s a really old saying that goes something like “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. It basically states that if you have something that works just fine, don’t try…

Adidas Just Built a Shoe Specifically for HYROX

With the rising popularity of Hyrox it’s understandable that more running shoe brands will be dedicating resources towards making shoes to serve that growing sector. There is a whole new…

The Nike Mind 001 Keeps Selling Out Instantly. Here’s What the Hype Is Actually About

The Nike Mind 001 keeps selling out for a reason. We break down the hype, the neuroscience behind the 22 foam nodes, and whether this sandal is worth tracking down.

HOKA Clifton Pro Preview: What’s Coming Your Way

The All-new Clifton Pro is the next step in the evolution of the Clifton, with an updated foam, a more aggressive rocker profile, and what promises to be a different…

Adidas Adizero Pacer vs Evo SL: What You Actually Give Up for Less Money

The Adidas Adizero Pacer and Adizero Evo SL look similar on paper, but $50 separates them. We break down the tech differences to help you pick the right shoe for…

The Kiprun KipNext 3D Brings 3D Printed Shoes to Mid-Market Runners for the First Time

The Kiprun KipNext 3D is the first 3D printed running shoe built for everyday runners, not collectors. Get an early look at what makes this lattice midsole worth watching.

Salomon and Courtney Dauwalter Drop the Dawn to Dusk Collection

Salomon is once again teaming up with Ultra running legend Courtney Dauwalter for another curated distance running kit.  The kit will include a full lineup, featuring a t-shirt, vest, shoes,…

NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer Preview | What You Get For the Investment

NordicTrack is entering the at-home Pilates space with the Ultra 1 Reformer. Here is what we know so far about the specs, design, and price before it lands in our…

Saucony Berlin Trip Giveaway | Endorphin Elite 3 Preview

If you’ve ever wanted to run a race in another country, or maybe take a short “run-cation”, Saucony has an event (maybe more importantly a giveaway) you’ll be interested in.…

Nike Alphafly 4 Preview | What to Expect

Images of the Nike AlphaFly 4 have been appearing online. Based on pros in prototypes, here's what we can expect from the upcoming release.

The Chinese Sports Giant Quietly Taking Over Your Favorite Brands Just Bought Into Puma

When Anta Sports Products quietly announced it was purchasing a controlling stake in Puma back in January it flew mostly under the radar.  With more time to look into what…

London Marathon Marathon Entry Record and 2027 Two Day Event

The world’s most popular marathon proves it deserves the title yet again. The TCS London Marathon has smashed its own record for number of applicants for next year’s race. With…

Fueling for a Sub-2 Hour Marathon Finish | Here’s What it Looked Like

Sabastian Sawe recently made history at the 2026 London Marathon. With his 1:59:30 finish he joins the ranks of running pioneers such as Roger Bannister, the first person to ever…

We Tested the runDisney x Brooks Spring Collection

Two giants in their respective industries continue their collaboration with the latest release of colorways from their runDisney x Brooks lineup. A 2024 multi-year partnership saw Brooks Running team up…

Adidas Adios Pro EVO 3 Preview: Lightest Marathon Shoe Yet

The Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 is a shoe for a very specific runner, the fastest. It's the lightest weight marathon shoe we've seen yet!

Project3 Participants Big Payout from Puma After Boston Marathon

If you watch Boston or any of the coverage Monday, then you know that Puma had a big day! This isn’t the first marathon major where they made a showing.…

Puma Set to Hit Boston And London With a NITRO-Powered Splash of Color

With Puma’s release of their SHOWTIME Race-Day Running Collection, their sponsored athletes are likely to draw many looks at Monday’s 130th annual Boston Marathon. That is, if you don’t look…

On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Review | Not Your Recovery Shoe, But Your Long Run Legs Will Thank You

After testing the On Cloudmonster Hyper 3 the honest take: great rocker, fresh legs, firmer ride than expected, a better shoe than its predecessor.

Hoka Mach 7 Review | Firmer Feel, Same Versatility, Still a Winner

Minor updates, but a change in feel to the Hoka Mach 7. It's still going to rank high among our top lightweight running shoes.

TYR Maverick V1 vs Adidas EVO SL: Is the Knockoff Worth It? (Review)

TYR Maverick 1 Runner came out hot with a shoe that has impressed a lot of runners, we're super picky though and felt good, not great about it.