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Brian Metzler

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Writer/Editor/Author, Founding Editor of Trail Runner, Perpetual Athlete, Running Shoe Nerd, Train Geek, Donkey Racer, Gentleman Gardener

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Brian Metzler’s Biography

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Brian Metzler has raced just about every distance from 50 meters to 100 miles, is a four-time Ironman finisher and has been involved in the quirky sport of pack burro racing for more than two decades. He is the founding editor of Trail Runner magazine, and the former editor of Competitor. He is the author of "Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes" and the co-author of "Run Like a Champion: An Olympian's Approach for Every Runner"

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8 Things to Get You Psyched About Running in 2024

8 Things to Get You Psyched About Running in 2024

With the Olympics, otherworldly shoes, and trail running at a crossroads, 2024 could be the most fascinating …

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The 'Taco Bell 50K' Requires Strong Legs-And An Even Stronger Stomach

The 'Taco Bell 50K' Requires Strong Legs-And An Even Stronger Stomach

A group of Denver runners has been running a 31-mile loop and using fast food Mexican restaurants as aid stat…

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How an Idaho Trail Runner Set a BASE Jumping World Record

How an Idaho Trail Runner Set a BASE Jumping World Record

Just 16 months after his first leap, Jonathan Cox completed 102 jumps in 24 hours

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"Pineapple Powder" falls on the mountains of Hawaii

"Pineapple Powder" falls on the mountains of Hawaii

It's been a snowy week across the US, with dumps in Colorado, Wyoming, Boston and New York City - but snow in…

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TRAIL STOKE: I Don't Miss Racing On Trails, I Miss You. | Trail Runner Magazine

TRAIL STOKE: I Don't Miss Racing On Trails, I Miss You. | Trail Runner Magazine

I'm signed up for a trail race in August and I can't wait to get to the starting line. But, honestly, it's no…

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Building a Shoe Brand from Scratch - PodiumRunner

Building a Shoe Brand from Scratch - PodiumRunner

Having a relentless, all-in type of mojo is what makes his world go 'round and ultimately, he says, has been …

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Mount to Coast C1 is the Speedy New Kid on the Block

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By Brian Metzler 
| Six-Minute Mile
The Mount to Coast C1 is a tempo-pace training shoe that’s fast enough for longer racing. In a crowded running footwear market dominated by legacy brands and heavily marketed super shoes, Mount to Coast has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing new players in the U.S. endurance running scene.
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‘It just wasn't fun anymore': Why Molly Seidel stepped away from marathoning—and is thriving on the trails

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By Brian Metzler 
| MSN
Brian Metzler Molly Seidel was excited to see so many runners race so well in the Boston Marathon, but she admits she doesn't miss the madness of marathon training. The Tokyo Olympic marathon bronze medalist walked away from competitive road running last year and has since rejuvenated herself and her running career on the trails. And honestly, she said, it had been a long time coming.
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5 Key Takeaways from the 2026 Cocodona 250 and How it Could Mold the Future of the Sport

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By Brian Metzler 
| UltraSignUpNews
The Cocodona 250 did it again. Each of the first five editions of the 250-mile race across central Arizona pushed the boundaries of what’s possible and expanded the scope of trail running. But this year was off the charts.
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