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Cory Smith

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Santa Barbara
As seen in: Gear Patrol, Outside Magazine, Run Your Personal Best, Medium, Adoro Cinema, Flipboard, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, RUN: by Outside, Runner's World, Runner's World UK, RW Advanced, KXAS-TV (Fort Worth, TX), Philadelphia Magazine and
Covers:  Running, Fitness, Outdoors, Running Shoes

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Cory Smith is a Santa Barbara, CA-based athlete, online running coach, and freelance writer specializing in running, climbing, and fitness-related content and gear review. He draws from over 30 years as an elite runner and rock climber for ideas, inspiration, and expertise.

His work has been featured in Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Gear Patrol, Muscle & Fitness, Gear Junkie, Footwear News, TripSavvy, Trail Runner and Gear Institute. He loves working with new outlets.

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The Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

The Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

We put 117 shoes through thousands of miles of long runs, speed workouts, races, and daily jaunts. These 16 e…

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The Best Marathon Racing Shoes (2024)

The Best Marathon Racing Shoes (2024)

After a year of testing, we've identified 12 marathon racing shoes that will boost your performance and make …

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Articles

Former Blue Jays farmhand Roger Kahle remembered as a 'gentle giant'

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By Cory Smith
| Chatham-Kent This Week Verified
At six-foot-four and more than 200 pounds, Stratford's Roger Kahle was an imposing presence on the mound while facing opposing hitters. Published Jul 15, 2026  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  3 minute read Stratford's Roger Kahle, who helped the Medicine Hat Blue Jays win a Rookie ball championship in 1982, died July 8 at the age of 66.
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Topo Specter Elite Review: Versatile Ride, Happy Toes

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By Cory Smith
| RUN: by Outside
I test A LOT of super shoes. I’ve been testing shoes for Outside since 2014, and I’ve run in just about every carbon-plated shoe made since the Vaporfly landed. So it takes something to get me excited: a new foam is introduced, a new technology shakes up the status quo, or a brand punches way above its weight. Topo Athletic just did all three with the Specter Elite.
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Hoka Clifton Pro Review: Did Hoka Just Kill the Clifton?

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By Cory Smith
| RUN: by Outside
When the Clifton first came out in 2014, it was revolutionary, providing thick, max cushioning at an extremely light weight (less than eight ounces in a men’s 9). I’ve been testing Cliftons for Outside since the Clifton 5, and in the five iterations since, it’s remained one of the more consistent franchise models. It’s perennially plush underfoot, offers a fantastic weight-to-cushioning ratio, rides smoothly, and is versatile enough to take care of everyone from novice to expert runners.
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