We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back when it’s okay to end a long run early—injuries and mental fatigue are reasons you might bail. For me, it was the latter that I knew I’d struggle with on my final 18-miler before the Boston Marathon. In the video above, I outline how I approached that run to ensure I’d be able to complete the distance.
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Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner's World, guiding the brand's shoes and gear coverage. A true shoe dog, he's spent more than a decade testing and reviewing shoes. In 2017, he ran in 285 different pairs of shoes, including a streak of 257 days wearing a different model.
