

HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO ‘RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS.’ IT’S ODDLY GENIUS.
I scrolled through the most dubious “advice” on social media to find the stuff that’ll actually make you a better runner.
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PIECE OF RUNNING GEAR EVER MADE
Shoes get all the attention, but the humble sports bra is a big reason more women than ever call themselves runners. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting the most out of this game-changing MVP.
BAHiND BARS RUNNING WAS FREEDOM
Alsu Kurmasheva was jailed in a Russian prison on false charges. Separated from her family with no end in sight, she turned to the one thing that kept her hope alive.
RUNNER’S 2025 SHOE AWARDS
Our annual Shoe Awards looks a little different this year. On these pages, our test team still provides their expertise on the hottest trainers, but we also put a spotlight on testers who fell in love with their pairs. A new features key on the top of every page helps make your shopping experience even easier. We also included “more options” for some shoes just in case you’re on the fence about trying that pair. After logging hundreds of miles in 100-plus models, we’re confident we can help you on your quest to find your perfect match.
THIS IS NOT AN ESCAPE STORY
AT 15, DARLENE STUBBS WALKED AWAY FROM A POLYGAMOUS CULT—THEN DISCOVERED A NEW LIFE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RUNNING.
16 WEEKS OF TRAINING. 10 RUNNERS. ONE TEAM.
We chose 10 RW+ members for an exclusive opportunity to train with us for the 2023 New York City Marathon. They got one-on-one access to RW editors and experts plus authoritative answers to all their questions—and formed an unbreakable team bond. Here’s how they crushed their goals and had a blast every step of the way.
HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO ‘RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS.’ IT’S ODDLY GENIUS.
I scrolled through the most dubious “advice” on social media to find the stuff that’ll actually make you a better runner.
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PIECE OF RUNNING GEAR EVER MADE
Shoes get all the attention, but the humble sports bra is a big reason more women than ever call themselves runners. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting the most out of this game-changing MVP.
BAHiND BARS RUNNING WAS FREEDOM
Alsu Kurmasheva was jailed in a Russian prison on false charges. Separated from her family with no end in sight, she turned to the one thing that kept her hope alive.
RUNNER’S 2025 SHOE AWARDS
Our annual Shoe Awards looks a little different this year. On these pages, our test team still provides their expertise on the hottest trainers, but we also put a spotlight on testers who fell in love with their pairs. A new features key on the top of every page helps make your shopping experience even easier. We also included “more options” for some shoes just in case you’re on the fence about trying that pair. After logging hundreds of miles in 100-plus models, we’re confident we can help you on your quest to find your perfect match.
THIS IS NOT AN ESCAPE STORY
AT 15, DARLENE STUBBS WALKED AWAY FROM A POLYGAMOUS CULT—THEN DISCOVERED A NEW LIFE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RUNNING.
16 WEEKS OF TRAINING. 10 RUNNERS. ONE TEAM.
We chose 10 RW+ members for an exclusive opportunity to train with us for the 2023 New York City Marathon. They got one-on-one access to RW editors and experts plus authoritative answers to all their questions—and formed an unbreakable team bond. Here’s how they crushed their goals and had a blast every step of the way.