Beyond the Run

Nike has unveiled the Apex, its most advanced marathon racer yet, with double-stacked Air Zoom units and a zero-drop platform. We break down the Apex and Alphafly 4 specs, prices, release dates and what runners are saying, plus our visit to Nike HQ.

Mizuno's Hyperwarp Elite is a dual-layer, carbon-plated racing shoe built for track reps, 5km to 10km, and half marathon day. We put it through months of testing to see if the $400 price tag is worth it.

Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon. The first sub-2 in a real race. Here's how it happened, what he wore, and what it means for your running.