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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #444! Happy Sunday! Today, we’re bringing you the hottest running trends straight from the Boston Run Show, where we went live to discuss what’s shaping the sport in 2025. Plus, we’re tackling one of the most debated training questions and giving you expert tips to make long indoor runs more bearable to get through this prolonged deep freeze. Let’s get into it! ⬇️ 🎙️...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #443! 🎉 Happy Wednesday!Here's what I have for you today: 🎉 Two legendary American athletes are stepping in to try and save the 10,000m at a time when the distance is fading in popularity 🤸 Want to improve your recovery? Add these 10 stretches to your post-run routine. 😵💫 Overtraining can occur at any stage of your running journey. It’s not only a thorn in the side for...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #442! Today, we’re drafting our dream race schedules—NFL fantasy football style! 🏆🎽 Katelyn, Michael, and Alex went head-to-head, picking their ultimate lineup from 5Ks and marathons, to ultra-trail races. Who built the best race calendar? You decide! 🏁 Plus, we’ve got a must-try running workout, a guide to keeping your feet in top shape, and big news for anyone hoping to...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Today's newsletter is brought to you by Maurten: fuel like a pro. Check out their marathon fuel guide and products here. (psst...this is the exact fueling strategy Kipchoge uses.) Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #441! 🎉 Happy Wednesday!Here's what I have for you today: 🫨 The parkrun CEO has stepped down, 13 months after their controversial decision to hide finishing times, and amidst chatter that the charity...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Today's newsletter is brought to you by Maurten: fuel like a pro. Check out their marathon fuel guide and products here. (psst...their elusive bicarb system is currently in stock - for now). Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #440! The Marathon Handbook team hit the ground running at the Boston Run Show, and what a weekend it was! From taking the stage for a live podcast to diving into the latest and...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #439! 🎉 Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: 🏆 The Tokyo Marathon is always an exciting debut to the annual series of Marathon Majors...and this year certainly didn't disappoint. 🤩 Harry Styles just showed us all how to run a marathon debut. 🏁 Did you know you can run a race to get ready for another race? Here's everything you need to know. 📏 Think how tall (or...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #438! Marathon season is officially underway, and we're bringing you our instant reaction podcast to the Tokyo Marathon! Crossing the finish line of a marathon major is just the beginning—smart recovery is key to getting back to training stronger than ever. Whether you raced Tokyo, have another upcoming marathon, or are tackling any distance, I’ve gathered our best...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #437! 🎉 Happy Saturday!Here's what I have for you today: ⏱️ The four-minute mile, once a goal just for men, may soon be broken by a woman. 👟 How to tell if your shoes are the cause of your problems and how to pick the right pair. 🐶 Meet Jellybean: The marathon-running chihuahua who is going after a big world record. 👀 Runners are starting to use this household product as a...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #436! The Tokyo Marathon is this weekend, and we’ve got all the details you need to be race-day-ready in our latest podcast. Plus, have you ever wondered what qualifies as a "good" marathon time or how to estimate your finish time? We break it all down. And if you’re stuck at home and can’t hit the gym, we have some killer bodyweight leg exercises to keep you strong....

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #434! 🎉 Happy Wednesday!Here's what I have for you today: 💊 Advil is paying running and fitness influencers to promote painkillers. Here's why that's a problem. 🌟 If you look at Jeannie Rice's stats on paper, you might think she's a fit woman in her 30's, except she's 76. Here's why (hint: she runs ... a lot!). Elmo has entered the running arena - thanks to On - and he's got a...