Scientists and elite endurance athletes are unlocking enhanced performance by going beyond previous theories about how much fuel our bodies can absorb on the run. David Smyth turned lab rat to investigate whether more can be more for everyday runners, too

The accessibility and affordability of wearables and devices such as power meters mean that amateur athletes can generate performance data to compare directly against the pros. Putting metrics such as

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From performance support to sleep management, magnesium is being hailed as supplement royalty . But does it deserve its crown?

The Runner’s World team are always sweating the details as we put the latest gear through its paces. Our collective efforts have road-and trail-tested hundreds of products over the past year, and now we’ve compared notes and pored over the data to hand-pick the best of the best. Over the following pages, you’ll find the stand-out kit that has enhanced our running in 2025, all lined up on the red carpet to claim the coveted gongs in the various categories of our annual Gear Awards

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that’s known to fuel short efforts such as sprints, high-intensity cardio and explosive lifts. So, why don’t more women take it? WF asks the experts...