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For this study, we have analyzed 2,373,724 results from 28,732 running races. We compared Washington D.C. to its neighbor states Virginia and Maryland, and added also Pennsylvania and West Virginia, because of their proximity. And D.C. has the best runners in all most popular running distances - 5 Kilometer, 10 Kilometer, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Feel free to use any material from this page, as long as you refer to this original source. Results from our comparison Ou[…]

Google gets more than 100 billion searches in a month. People search for everything that's on their minds. This makes Google Trends a great source to see people's interest. We have used Google Trends to find the most health conscious countries and turned our findings into a world map. If there’s a growing trend for searches like turmeric, it shows that people are taking interest in healthy food and ingredients. A rising trend of face mask searches indicates the ris[…]

Your feet are marvelous. Each one has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles. Needless to say, the design by Mother Nature is complicated but perfect. Every part is crucial as it is. That is why when this single element of the structure - Plantar fascia - fails, you feel excruciating pain growing gradually or breaking out at once. 150+ websites I've browsed through offer ambiguous cures, and 100+ scientific articles I've read eagerly investigate the pain millions[…]

For this Mega Study, we have analyzed 34,680,750 results from 28,732 different races. American race runners are steadily getting slower across all four major race distances - 5 Kilometer, 10 Kilometer, Half Marathon, and Marathon. In this study, we analyze how Americans’ health influences their running performance. Feel free to use any material from this page, as long as you refer to this original source. Key result The graph below shows the finish time trend of th[…]

Want to know the truth about arch support? Let’s settle this once and for all. This research article took more than 185 hours and we've gone through 150+ studies and resources about arch support to assess its effect on performance, balance, and injury risk in running. We offer you nothing but facts backed up by scientific evidence. Arch support is a term being used a lot in runners community. Try shopping for a running shoe and you will be advised to determine your[…]

We have spent weeks analyzing price patterns of running shoes. First, you will be presented to an infographic with the most important conclusions. Secondly, we dig deeper into the numbers. Feel free to use content and graphics as long as you refer and link to this original source. For interviews, please reach out at jens@runrepeat.com. Selected conclusions (from the infographic) Save 38.14% ($46.19) buying running shoes online on average Save another 19.36% ($14.50) buyi[…]

Based on 134,867 reviews of 391 running shoes from 24 brands, this study compare the list price of running shoes with how well rated they are. The key conclusion is that expensive running shoes are not better than more affordable ones. In fact, inexpensive running shoes are better rated than expensive ones. Feel free to use any content (graphics, comments etc.) as long as you refer to this original source. For interviews, please reach out at jens@runrepeat.com. Conclusio[…]

We have compiled information about the marathon world record over time, which is illustrated in the infographic below. As you see, we have done great improvements. In the graphic you will find 1) the progress in the world record for men and women, 2) what nations has had the marathon world record the most times and 3) where in the world has the record been beaten the most. The progress over time in the world marathon record Since the year 1900 the marathon record has bee[…]

Danish research have revealed intriguing results from the most exhaustive study of marathon results in history. The study included 1.815.091 marathon results from 131 marathons. The new research concludes that women are 18.61% better than men at running with a controlled and consistent pace when comparing results for the first and the last part of the marathon. The research also suggest that both men and women burn out significantly and could improve their marathon resul[…]

We spent 284 hours researching and testing lacing techniques for running shoes. Here, you’ll find our best recommendations. Enjoy. This guide works for running shoes, hiking boots & hiking shoes, training shoes, sneakers, basketball shoes, and any other athletic footwear as well as everyday wear. It's written specifically for running though. In running, there are a lot of factors that could secure the fit and comfort of the feet. Even if your shoes feel great d[…]