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Running caps and small accessories compared by weight and material, in one list of articles.

Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Ledlenser HF4R (2026 model)Ledlenser HF4R ReviewA 92g new model that also runs on AAA batteries, vs the Core. The Ledlenser HF4R (2026 model) is a headlamp released in mid-Sep 2026 at an official JPY 7,480. It weighs 92g with batteries, lasts 10 hours at 100 lumens, and still lights up on 3 AAA batteries if the rechargeable pack runs out. I read its differences from the older HF4R Core and HF6R against trail race mandatory gear rules.Trail running · Oct 17, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): GronG Fit-in Pouch (running pouch) / ASICS GT-2000 15 / New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 / ASICS METASLEEK20 New Running Releases, Aug–Oct 2026A quick list by release date, plus the one shoe worth buying. Here are 20 new running releases from fall 2026 (Aug–Oct) in release order. My top pick is the ASICS GT-2000 15 (Aug 6, JPY 16,500): about 2mm more stack and about 20g lighter. I checked 10 shoes, 3 watches, packs and accessories against official announcements, and flagged items not sold in Japan and early releases.Shoes & gear · Oct 18, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Garmin Forerunner (GPS running watch) / Amazfit smartwatch / Running pouch / Running capHalf Marathon Pace Chart and CutoffsComparing official time limits at 5 races, only Sendai needs 7:07/km. Comparing half marathon cutoffs and time limits in 5 races' official guidelines, the Sendai International Half Marathon's 2:30 limit requires a 7:07/km pace. I also include a pace chart from 1:30 to 3:00, cutoff paces counted from the start gun, and what to carry based on the number of aid stations.Half marathon · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): mont-bell WIC. Cool Light Cap / mont-bell WIC. Cool Light Shade Cap / The North Face GTD Cap / The North Face Swallowtail CapRunning Caps Start with a 29g Cap12 caps compared by weight, brim length and UPF. My top pick for a light running cap is the mont-bell WIC. Cool Light Cap (29g, 6.0cm brim). I compare 12 caps from mont-bell, The North Face, On and Nike by weight, brim length and UPF from official Japan sites, and show that UPF50+ and 90%+ blocking let through amounts that differ by 5x.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026