, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #465! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤡 No, David Goggins running the Barkley Marathons wasn't real (happy April fools!). What is real? Goggin's 4x4x48 challenge and it's no joke. I tried it. ⛰️ Hill sprints could be your new secret weapon in training. Here's how to perform them. 💩 How to perfect the pre-race poop: One of the most vital parts of most...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #464! Whether you're staring down a race you didn’t quite train enough for (we’ve all been there), noticing something off with your stride, or dealing with the tight-glute epidemic that seems to be going around — we’ve got you covered. Plus, there are some big headlines in the running world you’ll definitely want to catch up on. 👇 "It's time to destroy the Barkley"...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #463! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 👟 The indie darling brand Tracksmith just released a $280 super shoe. We explore why, and if it's a serious option for runners on race day. 🏃♂️ Long runs are a key weekly workout for runners. Here's how you're screwing up your long run. 🏅 London Marathon introduces opt-in medals for 2025. Miss the deadline, and you'll...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #462! Happy Sunday! Today’s lineup is a mixed bag—in the best way. It includes some great info and practical guides to help you run smarter, stay healthy, and keep chasing your goals.We’re diving into a buzzworthy training method that’s taken the endurance world by storm, tackling one of the most frustrating injuries a runner can face, and looking at what your heart rate...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #461! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 🫣 Kristy Coventry’s election was quickly framed as trailblazing: the first woman to lead the IOC, the first African president in the organization’s 130-year history. But much of that narrative falls apart under scrutiny. 📏 One of the most common questions runners ask is how to increase running distance safely, and...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #460! Today was a big one on the podcast — we dug into some of the most iconic milestones in running: the elusive Boston Qualifier, the legendary 4-minute mile, and the nearly mythic sub-2-hour marathon. To accompany our discussion, we’ve got a nice batch of guides to fuel your goals — plus a special feature from Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot on what not to do on...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #459! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤔 Hot take: novelist Haruki Murakami crushes ultra tough-guy David Goggins at running—by employing an approach called "ergodicity." We explain below.👇 🥩 Protein is something you hear a lot in the realm of body building and strength training, but did you know it's also a crucial part of nutrition for runners? 👀 A new...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #458! Peak weeks and racing season are officially here. Whether you’re gearing up for a goal race or adjusting after a few setbacks, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re discussing all things race prep—from smart carb loading and missed training time to knowing when it’s time to retire your shoes. And in running news, a powerful new app making running safer for everyone...
9 days ago • 3 min read
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #457! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 🌲 For John Kelly, a two-time Barkley Marathons finisher and the 2017 outright winner, this year was different. Here's what he had to say after finishing a "Fun Run" 🏃♂️ What your heart rate isn’t telling you: Heart rate variability (HRV) is the next-level metric runners are using to fine-tune training, recovery, and...
10 days ago • 3 min read