The Stride Blog
Running advice, unfiltered.
Honest shoe reviews and coaching insight to help you train smarter and run further — written by a real England Athletics coach.
Coaching Guide Michael O'Connor June 2026
Running in Your 40s and 50s: What I Learned the Hard Way
An England Athletics coach on the training blueprint that delivered a sub-19 parkrun, sub-38 10K, 1:23 half and 3:08 marathon — all in his fifties.
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Shoe Guide Michael O'Connor June 2026
New Running Shoes 2026: The Best Releases & Who Should Buy Them
A coach's no-nonsense guide to the biggest trainer releases of 2026 — strengths, weaknesses, and exactly which distances each shoe suits.
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Coaching Guide Michael O'Connor June 2026
How to Build a Running Shoe Rotation: A Coach's Guide to Training Smarter
Why rotating shoes reduces injury risk by 39%, how many pairs you actually need, and exactly which shoe to wear for every session.
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