From the Author of Train Hard, Win Easy, an Essential Book on Kenyan Long-Distance Running.

Who says four cylinder cars have to be boring? The Audi TT roadster 2.0 is anything but. Its four-cylinder, direct injection engine produces 200 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque. Turbocharging gives the car additional power without reducing fuel economy. Zero-to-sixty time is just over six seconds.

Running togs for spring and summer to help you keep a spring in your step.

In the second half of our Spring 2008 running shoe reviews, we look at a primo collection of trail and road models produced by a mix of newcomers, classic running shoe companies, and contributions from the knowledgeable world of hiking and mountaineering.

Our monthly picks of cool gear for sporty types.

Is bigger better?

For over twenty-five years, the Accord has won the hearts of American buyers by being a beacon of simplicity in a gimmick-laden world. Its large windshield and low cowl contribute to excellent forward visibility, its interior is logical and ergonomic, its four-cylinder engine fuel efficient, and all grades have a high level of standard safety. 

Toyota is the Asics of the automotive world: a company loved by its owners for making quality products with a clear mission. Both companies take a conservative approach to product development. Instead of reinventing the wheel with each new model, Toyota expands upon the original formula by incorporating relevant new technology.

Springtime means warm rains, green grass and a fresh generation of new running shoes and updated favorites from which we can choose. This is part one of a two-part review, focusing on the classic running shoe companies and some of their latest stuff. Next month, we’ll look at some of the newer companies breaking into the running shoe market.