Noah Lyles repeats "I'm going to win" before races, a self-talk routine he has used since the 2016 Olympic Trials, including at the Paris Olympics where he won gold in the 100 meters and bronze in the 200 meters. The article also collects affirmations and mantras from elite runners such as Emily Sisson, Clayton Young, and Sara Hall—like "the eye of the storm," "you belong," and "the well is deep"—used to steady themselves under pressure.
Runner's World interviews exercise physiologist Kate Baird and run coach Mike McKnight on why VO2 max declines after 50 and how to improve it. The article says VO2 max drops about 10 percent per decade in sedentary adults, but vigorous training can cut that to roughly 5 to 7 percent per decade. It also outlines base building, strength training, recovery, and three VO2 max workouts.
Runner's World tested Adidas's super trainer, the Hyperboost Edge, featuring a pelletized PEBA foam midsole called Hyperboost Pro, a 45 mm stack height, 6 mm drop, 9 oz (M) / 7.6 oz (W), and no carbon plate or Energy Rods.
Hands-on review of the Altra Vanish Carbon 3 race-day shoe: 232 g (8.2 oz) for a US M9 and 190 g (6.7 oz) for a US W7.5, with a 40 mm heel and 36 mm forefoot (4 mm drop), PEBA-based Fast RCE midsole, split carbon fiber plate, and Racing FootShape. It costs $240.
A study published in 2025 in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology surveyed about 1,000 recreational and competitive runners of different distances. Researchers found that distraction and goal visualization were detrimental to speed and satisfaction with race results, according to lead author Emily Balcetis, PhD. Faster, more competitive runners use focused attention on subgoals like breathing and pacing instead.
Garmin has acquired Moxy, bringing renewed attention to the muscle oxygen sensor category as a training metric. This article outlines the state of the muscle oxygen sensor category and explains how to train with this metric.
Terento lets Mac users download and install third-party custom maps on Garmin watches for free and open-source, bypassing MTP connection issues. The tool targets users who previously found installing Garmin maps on a Mac inconvenient; the specific supported models and installation steps are not explained in the original article.
A GPX course file changes training and race-day planning: an IntervalCoach worked example shows how a late climb reshapes pacing and fuelling estimates. The feature targets endurance sports; the original does not mention specific availability or pricing.
A randomized crossover trial published in Footwear Science gave female recreational runners the same Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 shoes, but described one pair as $400 elite super shoes and the other as $100 knock-offs; 88 percent rated the supposedly performance-enhancing version as more comfortable, easier, more enjoyable, and more likely to improve performance.
As temperatures drop, runners digest better and appetite returns, making it a good time to adjust carb fueling. Registered dietitians recommend 1 to 4 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight 1 to 4 hours before a run, and 30 to 90 grams per hour midrun depending on duration. Test new fueling products early on shorter, easier runs.
The Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar and Garmin Instinct 3 Solar are both rugged solar watches, but opposites. Amazfit gives you AMOLED, maps and touch. Garmin gives you a basic monochrome screen and solar battery that can run almost forever, for little over half the price.
The Coros Pace 4 Pro launched today at $449 as the premium tier of the Pace line, with a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen, titanium bezel, sapphire glass, and up to 60 hours of GPS battery. New features include a heart-rate sensor, offline maps, a thermometer, ECG, and midrun voice notes.
According to a source with direct knowledge of the deal, Garmin has acquired Moxy Monitor, the muscle oxygen sensor company. Neither company has announced the acquisition, and the report notes there is a specific reason under SEC rules why they might not have to disclose it.
The North Face released the Offtrail Ultra, aiming to meet both trail running and rock scrambling needs in one shoe; the author tested it in the Swiss Alps near Chamonix, France. Previously runners had to choose: trail running shoes sacrificed climbing ability, approach shoes sacrificed runnability, and some even replaced outsole rubber and lugs themselves. This hybrid shoe remains niche, with limited investment from most brands.
Coros launches the Pace 4 Pro sports watch at GBP 389 / USD 449, with titanium and sapphire materials and a 1.47in 3,500-nit AMOLED screen. The original says it is the best-built Pace yet, but it also leaves the range with three overlapping maps-and-AMOLED watches.
Lt. James McConville of FDNY Ladder 151 was finishing his usual 6-mile loop through the Bronx when he noticed smoke coming from a house in his neighborhood. He jumped into rescue mode—just without his fire gear. McConville, who runs 15–20 miles a week partly to protect against sudden cardiac death (the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities), says he encourages other runners to learn CPR. His uncle, Battalion Chief Fred Scheffold—who was also a runner—was among the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on 9/11. McConville says running the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K is the race closest to his heart.
COROS launched the Pace 4 Pro on September 22, 2026, priced at GBP 389 / USD 449, positioned as a titanium AMOLED premium tier above the Pace 4 and Pace Pro. The watch is rated for 60-hour battery life, supports offline maps, and features a speaker and ECG.
The Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro Solar take opposite bets on the same problem. Garmin keeps a dim MIP screen so its solar actually works; Amazfit keeps a bright AMOLED and pays for it with token solar and a smaller battery, at half the price.
Amazfit launches the T-Rex Dual Solar, billed as the industry's first dual solar GPS sports watch. The article lists its full specifications, price and release date, and compares all the changes versus earlier T-Rex Series models.
Full specifications, price and release date for the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar, plus everything that has changed versus earlier T-Rex Series models. The original does not disclose specific parameters, pricing or launch timing details.
Amazfit released the T-Rex Dual Solar sports watch, the first to combine an AMOLED screen with two solar panels, front and rear, priced at $649/649EUR, $100 more than the T-Rex Ultra 2.
Megan Eckert, a sixth-grade teacher in Santa Fe, New Mexico, ran 636.482 miles over 144 hours at the Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners Six-Day World Championship in Balatonfüred, Hungary, setting the women's six-day world record and the farthest distance by any American, woman or man. She balances ultrarunning with teaching at Nina Otero Community School.
The Garmin Fenix 9 Pro abandons MicroLED in favor of an AMOLED screen, even though the Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED was the brightest smartwatch screen ever made. Garmin explains the reason for dropping it and what it would take to bring MicroLED back.
Using the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor alongside the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 4 via the Sugar Sense Connect IQ app. Setup is fiddly, NFC scanning is unreliable, and Bluetooth range matters more than you'd expect. The experience comes from hands-on testing by the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication.
A regulatory filing reveals two new Coros watches: a Vertix 4 and a completely unnamed model called Orizon. Both appear alongside already-confirmed models, hinting at what's coming next.
Cortisol+ brings together Apple Health HRV, sleep and recovery data and provides a wellness score. The app does not directly measure cortisol; instead, it presents stress context through those signals.
Apple has cut jobs at Fitness+, the first real reduction there rather than a reorganization. Mark Gurman still bets on an eventual Health app merger, and this site agrees.
A complete guide to every Apple Watch face in watchOS 27, including the new Siri Modular design. It covers full complication support for each face and compatibility across Apple Watch Series models and the new Apple Watch Ultra 4.
RestOrTrain helps cyclists, triathletes and runners analyze training, use recovery context and turn conversations into plans and structured workouts. The tool is covered by the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication by tfk, which has reviewed GPS watches, fitness trackers and cycling computers since 2010.
INEOS Britannia Olympic rower and cyclist Matt Rossiter completed a Richmond Park lap in 12:35 for Rule 28, averaging 51.6 km/h at 449 watts. The result is described as the fastest ever.