Ethan Caldwell

When I first started trail running five years ago, I thought any fitness tracker would do the job. After getting lost on a poorly marked trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with a dying phone battery, I learned the hard way that trail running demands specialized gear. The right GPS watch can mean the difference … Read more

After finishing my first 100-mile race in the mountains with a GPS watch that died at mile 78, I learned the hard way that not all running watches are built for ultrarunning. The best GPS watches for ultrarunning need to do more than track your pace. They must survive 24 to 48 hours of continuous … Read more

I have trained for six marathons over the past decade, and the one piece of gear that has transformed my training more than anything else is a reliable GPS watch. Best GPS watches for marathon training are not just fancy wrist accessories. They are essential tools that track every mile, monitor your heart rate, analyze … Read more

I have been trail running for over a decade, and one lesson I’ve learned the hard way is that wet feet can ruin even the most beautiful mountain run. Whether you are splashing through creek crossings, running in the rain, or tackling muddy winter trails, the right waterproof trail running shoes can make all the … Read more

Crossing the finish line at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon starts with the right gear on your feet. After spending three months testing 15 different racing shoes across tempo runs, interval sessions, and actual race conditions, I can tell you that the right pair of lightweight running shoes for racing makes all the difference. Every ounce … Read more

Choosing the best carbon plate running shoes for marathon racing can transform your race day performance. I have spent the last three months testing eight of the most talked-about super shoes on the market, logging over 400 miles across marathon training blocks and race simulations. The difference these shoes make is not subtle. Independent studies … Read more

I used to think cushioned running shoes were the only way to protect my feet. That changed when I switched to forefoot striking and realized traditional trainers were fighting against my natural gait. The thick heels and elevated drops were forcing me to heel strike, no matter how hard I tried to land on my … Read more

I’ve been a runner for 12 years, and nothing derails training faster than the wrong pair of shoes. If your feet roll inward excessively when you land, you are overpronating. That inward collapse strains your knees, hips, and lower back with every single step. Stability running shoes for women are specifically engineered to correct this … Read more

I have struggled with severe overpronation for over a decade. My ankles would roll inward with every step, causing knee pain that sidelined me from training for months. Finding the right motion control running shoes transformed my running life. This guide shares everything our team learned after testing 47 stability shoes over 8 months to … Read more

I remember the first time I laced up a pair of zero drop running shoes. After years of running in traditional trainers with thick heel cushions, those first few steps felt strange. My calves were screaming within a week. But six months later, I could not imagine going back. Zero drop running shoes keep your … Read more