Trail Running

My 10 best running shoes for heel strikers, tested for rearfoot cushioning, heel hold, stability, drop, grip, fit, and late-run control.

Ken compares 10 speedwork shoes for intervals, tempos and track sessions, with fit trade-offs, tested mileage and a clear way to choose.

The best recovery running shoes for tired legs, ranked after 1,890+ logged miles. Compare cushioning, slow-pace stability, fit, drop, and each shoe’s real tradeoffs.

The best trail running shoes for mixed terrain, mud, technical descents, ultras, wide feet, road-to-trail routes, and racing, ranked from 2,339 logged miles.

Ken’s downhill load ledger and return passport: track the pain pattern, rebuild braking capacity, and restore trail descents one variable at a time.

Ken’s practical method for deciding how much water to carry on a trail run, with route examples, sweat-rate checks, refill planning, and safety limits.

Ken’s location-first plan for long-run blisters: diagnose heel and toe hot spots, adjust fit and socks, protect skin mid-run, and know when to stop.

Ken’s practical hill running guide: uphill form, controlled descents, effort-based pacing, power hiking, three workouts, and a four-week introduction.

A runner-tested guide to running in the rain: what to wear, when to stay inside, how to prevent blisters and chafing, visibility rules, route safety, and shoe drying.