Matteo Sargenti

He is the founder of The Running Week, a runner, and a lifelong sports enthusiast dedicated to sharing practical advice, inspiring stories, and evidence-based training tips.

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Kiprun and Smoon Introduce Running Shorts With Built-In Period Protection

Kiprun and Smoon’s new Run 900 shorts blend lightweight race-ready design with built-in period protection, letting runners train and compete comfortably with a three-layer absorbent brief that helps prevent leaks for up to 12 hours.

CLIF Bar Becomes Official Energy Bar of London and Berlin Marathons

CLIF Bar is going global in marathon running ahead of the 2026 season, adding new partnerships with the TCS London Marathon and BMW Berlin Marathon.

2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships Controversy in Atlanta

In the final mile of a USATF championship where athletes are racing by position, not by memorizing 30 turns under maximal stress..

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Brings 10,000 Runners Through Churchill Downs Ahead of Derby Week

More than 10,000 runners will race through Churchill Downs on April 25 in the Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon and Marathon, snagging a once-a-year lap under the twin spires—complete with Derby-week buzz, iconic Louisville sights, and a finisher perk for opening day.

Author Haruki Murakami Says Running Has Been Key to His Writing Life

Haruki Murakami credits running with fueling his writing life: a 60 km weekly routine, over 25 marathons, and a clear mind that strengthens focus, discipline, and creativity at the desk.

Lidl to Sell Carbon-Plated Running Shoes for €49 Ahead of Marathon Season

Lidl is bringing carbon-plated running tech to the mainstream with its new Crivit trainers, launching in stores across Ireland on Monday, March 9 for €49.99 an affordable alternative to premium racing shoes built for speed, efficiency, and long-run comfort.

Former College Runner Warns Against "No Days Off" Culture After Career-Threatening Injury

Former college runner Liv Paxton, 28, is challenging a “pain equals pride” mindset in distance running after training through what was misdiagnosed as tendinitis and later revealed in April 2021 as a partial Achilles tear.

Marathon Hydration, Solved: Exact Fluids, Carbs, and Sodium You Need on a Race Day

Marathon hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all: Samuel Cheuvront’s approach is to start normally hydrated, drink to your sweat rate, keep carbs at 30–60 g/hour, and use sodium only when heat, duration, or salty sweat demands it.

Finish Line Surge Linked to Spike in Cardiac Arrest Risk, Paris Race Study Finds

Paris race data covering 1.2 million+ participations shows sudden cardiac arrests are rare but disproportionately concentrated in the final kilometer especially in the 20 km and half marathon highlighting the “finishing surge” as a potential trigger and the value of rapid on-course response.

Track Talk Sparks Debate: Has Nico Young Overtaken Grant Fisher, and Can Josh Hoey Ever Beat Cooper Lutkenhaus?

An insane US indoor weekend didn’t just drop fast times it detonated two arguments: did Nico Young just pass Olympic medalist Grant Fisher as America’s top distance man, and could Josh Hoey really spend a career chasing teenage phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus?

Des Linden Wins 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon in 1:16:27

Des Linden surprised the field at Walt Disney World, winning the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon in 1:16:27 after turning up the pace early and never looking back, proving her preparation-first mindset still delivers big results.

Kosgei Storms to Course Record as Tokyo Marathon Delivers Fastest Day in Its History

Brigid Kosgei stormed back to Tokyo with a 2:14:29 victory and new course record, winning by over two minutes. Tadese Takele retained the men’s title in a sprint, as Iliass Aouani broke Italy’s record.