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How to pick your race-day shoe
Your marathon shoe should feel like a known friend, not a stranger. Here is how to choose it and when to break it in.
Daniel Reyes
Head Run Coach
The Stride Journal
Stories for every mile
16 articles from the last six months on training, design, science, and the trails.
October 2026
1 article
Design· 7 min read
Inside the Tempo 2 redesign
Eighteen months, forty-two prototypes, and one stubborn heel counter. The story of how our best-selling trainer got better.
September 2026
3 articles
Science· 5 min read
Cadence, explained without the myths
You have probably heard that 180 steps per minute is the magic number. The research tells a more interesting story.
Trail· 6 min read
Five trails worth the drive this fall
Golden aspens, cool mornings, and empty singletrack. These are the routes our team keeps coming back to.
Training· 4 min read
When to retire your running shoes
Mileage is a starting point, not a rule. Here are the signs that your favorite pair has run its last mile.
August 2026
2 articles
Science· 7 min read
The foam behind every stride
EVA, TPU, PEBA. A plain-language guide to the materials under your feet and what they actually do.
Training· 5 min read
The hot weather running playbook
Heat slows everyone down. A few smart adjustments keep your training on track through the dog days of summer.
July 2026
3 articles
Design· 6 min read
Designing for wide feet, the right way
A wide shoe is not just a regular shoe stretched sideways. Here is how we rebuilt our lasts to fit more feet.
Community· 4 min read
Recap: our first community 10K
Six hundred runners, one sunrise, and a finish line full of high-fives. Thank you for showing up.
Training· 5 min read
A 20-minute strength routine for runners
Twice a week is all it takes. Six moves that build durable legs and a stronger stride.
June 2026
3 articles
Design· 6 min read
Sustainable materials: our progress report
Where we are, what we have learned, and what still needs work on our path to lower-impact shoes.
Science· 6 min read
Heel strike vs. midfoot: does it matter?
The foot strike debate has raged for a decade. Here is what our lab and the latest studies actually show.
Trail· 7 min read
A beginner’s guide to trail running
Swap pavement for dirt. Everything you need to know for your first few runs on the trails.
May 2026
3 articles
Training· 4 min read
The case for rest days
Fitness is built when you recover, not when you run. Why rest is the most underrated part of training.
Design· 5 min read
Pace Orange: the story of a color
Why our signature orange took eleven tries to get right, and why it matters more than you might think.
Trail· 5 min read
How to run downhill faster and safer
Downhills are free speed if you know how to use them. Five technique tips to fly down without the quad burn.