Tue, Oct 13
8 itemsThis week, the running world's focus centered on the Chicago Marathon and the Melbourne Marathon: wheelchair athlete Catherine Debrunner broke her own women's wheelchair marathon world record in Chicago, while 41-year-old Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon in a course-record time. On the gear side, Garmin released the Enduro 4, and Nike looked back on ten years of carbon-plated super shoes.
Debrunner Breaks Women's Wheelchair Marathon World Record in Chicago
In the women's wheelchair (T54) race at the Chicago Marathon, Catherine Debrunner broke the world record she herself held, setting a new mark.
Why it mattersThe wheelchair marathon world record has been pushed higher once again, showing that the competitive level in the event continues to rise.
41-Year-Old Kipchoge Wins Melbourne Marathon in Course-Record Time
Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon and broke the course record. This was his first marathon title in three years, and he said his body is still at its peak.
Why it mattersA top athlete at an advanced age can still set a new course record, offering a new reference point for the limits of age and endurance.
Garmin Releases Enduro 4, Doubling Map Storage to 64GB
Garmin launched the Enduro 4 GPS watch, doubling built-in map storage to 64GB, with the price held at $899; reviews say battery life is unchanged, giving Enduro 3 users little reason to upgrade.
Why it mattersNo improvement in battery life means limited motivation for existing users to switch, and buyers need to weigh the value of the map upgrade.
Nike Looks Back on Ten Years of Carbon-Plated Super Shoes
Nike published an article looking back at the super shoe it launched ten years ago that changed the running landscape, saying it opened a new era of human potential.
Why it mattersCarbon-plated shoes now dominate the racing market, and this retrospective helps in understanding the current direction of running shoe technology.
ASICS's New Recovery Shoe Rated Best in Its Class
A Believe in the Run review called ASICS's newly released recovery shoe the best in its category.
Why it mattersAttention on recovery shoes is rising, offering runners a new option for everyday easy runs.
Skechers Releases a Racing Shoe Weighing Under 6 Ounces
Skechers released a running shoe weighing under 6 ounces, designed specifically for speed.
Why it mattersCompetition in lightweight racing shoes is intensifying, and runners will have more lower-priced options.
Five Garmin Data Screens to Help Improve Running Economy
Lifehacker introduced five Garmin data screens, and the author said they used them to improve their own running economy.
Why it mattersTurning watch data into actionable training feedback has direct reference value for everyday runners.
Multiple Smartwatches Experience Strava Connection Failures
Multiple users reported that their smartwatches suddenly could not connect to Strava, and the relevant manufacturers have issued statements on the matter.
Why it mattersInterrupted data syncing can affect training records, and runners who rely on Strava should keep an eye on official fix progress.