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06/18/2026

If your running shorts can only hold an electrolyte tab and a prayer, this one’s for you. 🩳

Lucie tested six women’s running shorts that actually take storage seriously, from phone-friendly pockets to waistband systems that can carry gels, keys, flasks, and long-run snacks without bouncing all over the place.

Each pair was scored for storage capacity, stability, and comfort, with picks from Terignota, Janji, FlipBelt, For The Run, Oiselle, and rabbit.

Whether you’re trying to ditch the belt, skip the vest, or simply stop shoving gels into questionable places, this Rundown breaks down which shorts can actually carry the load.

Read the full article here:

Lucie tested six women’s running shorts with pockets for storage, bounce, and comfort, from phone-re...

06/17/2026

🏁 For this week’s WeeViewer Wednesday, we’re sharing more Race Day Insights from 252 runners who told us how they plan, execute, and mentally manage race day.

A few things stood out:

Most runners use either a general pace range or effort-based pacing strategy rather than strict pace targets. Injury/pain, weather, and bonking were the top race-day concerns. And when things get tough mentally, runners rely most on confidence from training, crowd support, music, and self-talk. 🙌

But maybe the biggest takeaway? Runners trust their own experience more than outside voices when building a race-day strategy.

So we want to know: what do you rely on most when race day gets real?

06/11/2026

Can budget running shoes actually compete with the big-name brands?

Scott Hilton wanted to find out, so he went deep into the affordable performance shoe rabbit hole, testing 12 running shoes from Li-Ning, Anta, XTEP, and Qiaodan for 621 total miles.

The result? A real-runner guide to the best budget-friendly daily trainers, plated shoes, long-run cruisers, speed-day surprises, and value picks, plus a few things to know before shopping brands that may be less familiar to U.S. runners.

Some were fun. Some were surprisingly legit. Some came with caveats. And a few made a strong case that “affordable” does not have to mean “cheap.”

Read the full Rundown here:

Scott Hilton tested 12 affordable performance running shoes from Li-Ning, Anta, XTEP, and Qiaodan fo...

06/10/2026

Race-day fueling can be the difference between feeling strong late in a race…and suddenly questioning every life choice that brought you to mile 20.

For our Race Day Insights project with Elizabeth Clor, we asked 252 runners how they approach nutrition decisions on race day. Most runners said they follow some type of fueling plan, but many also adjust along the way based on how they feel, the conditions, and what their stomach is willing to accept.

A few findings from the survey:

64.3% of runners said they always follow a specific fueling plan.

48.8% said they stick to their plan somewhat, making small adjustments during the race.

79.8% primarily use gels for race-day fueling.

The most-mentioned trusted brands included Maurten, GU, UCAN, Huma, Skratch, SiS, Honey Stinger, Tailwind, SaltStick, and Neversecond.

The biggest takeaway? Having a plan matters—but so does practicing that plan before race day and knowing how to adapt when things get weird.

What’s your most trusted race-day fuel?

06/04/2026

The ASRV Tetra-Lite® Liner Short is not your basic lightweight running short.

At $118, it comes with a premium price tag—but also a lot of runner-friendly details: two deep liner pockets, a rear zip pocket, anti-odor treatment, a built-in liner with extra coverage, and a stash band for carrying a small layer on the move.

After testing these shorts across road runs, trails, treadmill miles, and gym sessions, the biggest takeaway was clear: the storage system is the star. The phone pockets stayed secure and bounce-free, the liner offered solid coverage, and the short felt durable enough for everyday training.

But there are some caveats. The fabric can feel warm in hot or low-airflow conditions, the waistband sits lower than many current running shorts, and the $118 price point makes this more of a splurge than a stock-up staple.

Read the full review to see who these shorts are best for, and who may want to skip them.

The ASRV Tetra-Lite® Liner Short shines with deep bounce-free phone pockets, secure liner coverage,...

06/03/2026

Happy Global Running Day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Today, we’re celebrating the real heartbeat of this sport: the everyday runners who keep showing up.

The runners chasing PRs.
The runners finding peace.
The runners coming back from injury.
The runners building community.
The runners learning, one mile at a time, that they’re capable of more than they once believed.

Running looks different for everyone, and that’s exactly what makes this community so special. Whether you started as a kid who just liked going fast, signed up for a race before you felt “ready,” found running during a hard season, or use your miles to help lift others up, there’s room for you here.

So in honor of Global Running Day, we’re sharing a little WeeViewer wisdom from real runners in our community.

Now we want to hear from you: What has running taught you?

06/01/2026

Tyler Andrews has reportedly set a new oxygen-assisted speed record on Mount Everest, climbing from Base Camp to the summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes.

The previous mark was held by Lakpa Gelu Sherpa, who reached the summit in 10 hours and 56 minutes in 2003. Andrews’ reported time improves that record by 61 minutes.

The route from Everest Base Camp to the summit is only about 8.4 miles, but that number does not come close to telling the full story. The climb gains roughly 11,500 feet and travels through the Khumbu Icefall, several high camps, the South Col, and high-altitude mountaineering terrain before reaching the 29,031-foot summit.

Andrews started in the evening and moved through the night, reaching the top early the next morning. The effort followed multiple previous attempts, with factors like weather, oxygen logistics, and gear issues getting in the way.

Before turning more of his focus toward big-mountain speed projects, Andrews built a strong running resume that included success in ultrarunning, road racing, and trail events. In recent years, he has also set speed records on several major peaks around the world.

It’s a fascinating crossover between running, mountaineering, endurance, and risk.

What's your take on Everest speed records?

05/29/2026

From "one and done" on the flat roads to a two-time Laurel Highlands Ultra Champion. 🏆⛰️

In our latest episode, Eric Kennedy sits down with Casey and Rob to share how a string of lower-leg injuries actually became the catalyst for his jump into the trail world. If you've ever finished a brutal road race swearing you'll "never run again," only to find yourself signing up for a trail ultra a few weeks later, you are going to relate to this one!

We dive deep into:How Eric transitioned from a Penn track walk-on to the ultra scene. Crucial pacing strategies for the brutal downhills. A preview of this year's highly competitive lineup (and that legendary 1998 course record).

👇 Stream Episode 68 on Buzzsprout or your favorite podcast app:

Welcome to The Hobby Jogger Podcast, where elite athletes and ham-and-eggers lace up their stories. We explore the common ground that running creates from the world-class runner to the hobbyist hitting the pavement, trail or treadmill. Expect a bl...

05/28/2026

Race day has a funny way of making even the most prepared runner feel like a beginner again.

For our Race Day Insights 2026 campaign, we surveyed 252 runners about what they actually do on race day: how they choose shoes, fuel, pace, manage nerves, recover, and adjust when the plan starts changing.

The biggest takeaway?

Runners plan ahead, but race day rewards flexibility.

From carbon-plated shoe choices to fueling mistakes, pacing regrets, recovery routines, and the most common race-day mistake runners admitted to making, the full Rundown article digs into what real runners have learned from experience.

As Elizabeth Clor put it: “Everyone’s just trying to give themselves the best opportunity for success…But it’s never going to be perfect.”

Curious how your race-day habits compare? Read the full Race Day Insights article here: https://www.weeviews.com/rundown/race-day-insights-2026-what-252-runners-actually-do

What’s one piece of race-day advice you wish someone had given you sooner?

See what 252 runners revealed about race-day shoes, fueling, pacing, mistakes, recovery, and goals i...