Allison Goldstein
Contributing Writer
Allison Goldstein is a freelance writer and editor who is endlessly fascinated by the scientific “why” of things. When not writing or reading, she can be found running, baking, or petting her cat, Tabouli.
A new study is challenging the 10 percent rule for runners – here’s why
Researchers has found a correlation between overuse injuries and a sudden increase in the length of individual runs – not just overall mileage
19 August 2025

Do super shoes work for regular marathoners?
Research shows economy gains at slower paces, but they’re smaller and not guaranteed
08 August 2024

If virtual racing is our future, it’s time to reinvent the rules
One competitive runner’s quest to stop hating virtual runs by finding events doing things differently.
26 June 2020

Everything you wanted to know about the Nike Vaporfly 4%
How they work, why they work, and exactly how much they’ll really help you.
25 February 2019