Runner\'s World USA - 09.2019 - 10.2019

ISSUE 5, 2019 / VOL. 54 NO. 5

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This Philadel-

phia program

gets kids

hooked on

running—and

their grades,

confidence,

and graduation

rates go way up.

But that’s not

why they keep

coming back.

BY DAN ROE

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Every year,

99-year-old

George Etz-

weiler leads a

50-mile trail

relay and races

up Mount

Wa sh i ng ton.

What drives this

running legend?

BY ANDREW

DAWSON

93

Eight earbuds,

meticulously

tested for com-

fort, usability,

water resis-

tance, and

fit—because

we really

hate earbuds

that fall out.

BY THE

RUNNER’S WORLD

TEST TEAM

P. 8 Joshua Carlos’s

mantras are his secret

weapon, plus more tips

from this issue’s stars //

P. 14 Molly Ritterbeck can’t

resist ’gramming this

smartwatch // P. 16 Dan

Roe loves his ridiculous

and perfect race-day

tank // P. 1 8 Jeff Dengate

on why his best marathon

wasn’t his fastest // P. 2 2

Andrew Dawson in de-

fense of the maligned re-

covery sandal // P. 2 4 R.W.

Sciolo explains how to

prevent black toenails //

P. 2 8 Brian Dalek insists it’s

not the shoes that make

you faster // P. 3 2 Christo-

pher Ross tries to define

the smell of running //

P. 3 4 Selene Yeager’s tips

to reach fitness goals at

any age // P.9 7 Runner’s

World+ members share

their latest triumphs //

P. 1 0 0 Carolyn Gardner’s

ideal morning routine

for runners.

HELPFUL TIPS,

EXPERT ADVICE,

SMART TAKES

& PROFOUND

(IF SLIGHTLY

OVER-OBSESSIVE)

RUNNING WISDOM

FEATURES

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41 Hoka One One Rincon: Runs like The Clifton—the original Clifton. / 42 New Balance FuelCell Rebel:

Versatile and built to go fast. / 43 Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36: This Peg has plenty of pop. Newton Fate 5:

More accessible thanks to beveled forefoot lugs. / 44 Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%: 4% is so 2018. Under Armour

Hovr Sonic 2: Bluetooth sensor in the midsole syncs with UA’s MapMyRun app. / 45 Hoka One One Carbon X:

A record breaker with a propulsive carbon-fiber plate.

FAST

46 Brooks Ghost 12: This amply cushioned specter continues to impress. / 47 Mizuno Waveknit C1:

High-mileage shoe with a responsive snap. Adidas PulseBoost HD: The HD midsole is lighter, and more

stable, than Boost’s. / 48 New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon 2: Remains soft, light, and fast, but with improved fit. Puma

Speed Orbiter: Delivers outstanding rebound. / 49 Mizuno Wave Sky Waveknit 3: Redesigned midsole and upper for a

smooth, soft ride. / 50 Top o At hle tic Phantom: Firm cushion from a thick platform. 361 Degrees 361-Fantom: Plush fit

without a weight penalty. / 51 Altra Torin 4 Plush: Extra cush reduces foot fatigue.

SOFT

52 Asics GT-2000 8: Retooled, more forgiving midsole. / 53 361 Degrees 361-Sensation 4: Sturdy,

with a carbon-fiber shank for torsional rigidity. Brooks GTS Adrenaline 20: Stabilizes your run

without overcorrection. / 54 Asics Gel-Kayano 26: Protects your form on the longest runs. Saucony Omni ISO 2:

Dependable traction and an upper that forms to your foot.

STABLE

55 Arc’teryx Norvan SL: Nimble, thanks to its rock-climber DNA. / 56 Saucony Mad River TR: Designed

for runners to customize. Topo Athletic MTN Racer: Excels on the flattest, and most technical, terrain. /

57 Merrell Nova: Essential trail protection, impressive comfort. Brooks Cascadia 14: Now lighter and more flexible,

still ready to get gnarly. / 58 Hoka One One Evo Mafate 2: Proves a shoe can be even better than its debut. Salomon

Supercross: More affordable but with lots of bite. / 59 La Sportiva Kaptiva: Sticky tread makes descents a breeze.

Merrell Antora: More stability, and softness to spare.

TRAIL

OUR TOP 30 SHOES FOR FALL RUNNING

OVER 12 MONTHS OF SWEATY

MILES AND EXHAUSTIVE LAB

TESTS, WE FOUND THE 21 BEST

PIECES OF GEAR FOR RUNNERS.

THIS YEAR’S LIST INCLUDES THE

BEST DEAL IN RUNNING SHOES,

A GAME-CHANGING RECOVERY

TOOL, AND A HYDRATION GODSEND.

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GEAR OF THE YEAR

COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY TREVOR RAAB