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

Nike Swooshfly Preview | Democratizing Carbon Plated Speed

The Nike Swooshfly is an affordable carbon-plated racing shoe with new SkyX foam, a flexible carbon-fiber plate, and lightweight Vaporweave upper. We explore its design, performance features, and $145 price…

Adidas Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive | The Inclusive Running Shoe

The Adidas Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive is an accessible daily running shoe with responsive Dreamstrike+ cushioning, an easy step-in heel, magnetic toggles, and an adjustable lacing system. We explore its…

Suunto Race 3S Review | Trail-Ready With An Impressive Battery Life

The Suunto Race 3S packs advanced training features and trail-ready navigation into a lightweight, stylish GPS watch. We tested its GPS accuracy, battery life, heart rate tracking, offline maps, and…

10 Best New Balance Running Shoes For Every Run From Daily Miles To Race Day

Looking for the right New Balance running shoes? Here are the 10 best options for everything from cushioned daily training and speedwork to racing and trail running.

Marathon Major Course Records and Who Set Them

See the course records for the Abbott World Marathon Majors, including historic performances, new records set in 2026, and the potential for more records to fall before the year ends.

Skechers SKX Aero Elite Review | A Strong First Step Into Super Shoes

The Skechers SKX Aero Elite delivers lightweight cushioning and impressive energy return for fast workouts and race day. We tested it across different paces to see how it performs.

Berlin Marathon Lottery is Open: Have You Thrown Your Hat Into the Ring?

Want to run the 2027 Berlin Marathon? Here’s what to know about lottery dates, entry fees, qualifying times, charity entries, and your chances of getting a spot in one of…

Altra Unveils Their ‘Legacy Team’: How Running Later in Life Can be Beneficial

Meet Altra’s Legacy Team, four runners aged 75 to 85 sharing 321 years of running experience. Learn how their stories inspire younger runners and the benefits of running as you…

How Much Money Do the World Marathon Majors Raise for Charity?

This has been a record-setting year for charity fundraising by the World Major Marathons, find out the totals for this year and lifetime!

Shanghai Marathon to Become 9th World Major?

Could Shanghai be the next World Marathon Major? Here's a look at its final year of evaluation, what it takes to qualify, and what to expect from the 2026 race.

TYR Valkyrie Elite V2 Review | An Explosive Super Shoe That Punches Below Its Price

Our thoughts from testing the TYR Valkyrie Elite V2 carbon-plated racer with a full-length carbon plate, 40mm stack, and 6mm drop.

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.…