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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #319! Happy Wednesday! We've got training tips, fascinating new pre-race rituals you might want to add to your routine, and the latest news on one of the biggest marathons in the world! Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿ“ˆ If you want to build strength, speed, and power as a runner, look no further because we have the perfect workout for you! Hill repeats! ๐Ÿ‘… We all have our...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #369! Happy Wednesday! Our entire team is in Austin, Texas for The Running Event, where every major brand reveals its upcoming gear for the next 12 months. So keep an eye out on our channels for the deets on the first looks at every new shoe that's coming out in 2025. And tomorrow we'll have a special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, live from Austin! ๐ŸšจSpoiler alert:...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #368! Exciting news from the Marathon Handbook teamโ€”weโ€™re all in Austin at The Running Event! It will be incredible to soak up the energy of the running world, connect with inspiring people, and get sneak peeks at some game-changing gear. But thatโ€™s not allโ€”this week, weโ€™re stepping things up by creating some fun new content and recording our very first podcast together...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #367! Happy Monday! Tody's newsletter is all about keeping running fun while training for your goals, and a few tidbits of news from the running world! Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿ’ธ We all know the Boston Marathon is a MAJOR event... but do you know how many HUNDREDS of millions it pumps into the economy? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ Running is a hard sport, but it doesn't always have to be. Here...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with a special-edition weekend email for you! Happy Sunday! We all know November is a busy time of year, with the Holidays, Black Friday, and so much more coming right around the corner. Today, we're sharing with you the 20 best gifts for runners, whether it's for the holidays, a birthday, or maybe just a gift for yourself, all hand-picked by our editors at Marathon Handbook. Get ready to get...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #366! Step into the final stretch of 2024 with us! From Marathon Handbook's inaugural Best of 2024 running awards celebrating this year's most inspiring achievements to tips on keeping your marathon dreams alive even when winter drives your training indoors, this week's newsletter will motivate you to plan your next big running adventure. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ Here is what I have for you...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #365! Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช An Irish 19-year-old ran a parkrun world record; however, following the recent removal of parkrun records... his record is between him and his watch. ๐Ÿซก Not caught up on the parkrun controversy? Here's everything you need to know. ๐Ÿšจ The Best of 2024: Our reviewer Alex Cyr ranks his top five everyday running shoes of...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #364! As a running coach, I've learned that training methods aren't one-size-fits-all. Every runner brings different goals, strengths, and limitations to the table, so I am always analyzing various approaches to find what works best for each athlete. This week, we're exploring training metrics, goal setting, and some exciting news from the elite running world that might...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #363! Happy Monday! Today is all about coming back to running after some time off (and let me tell you, it's not that easy). Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ™€๏ธ Making a comeback to running isn't easy, regardless of whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete. As a former college runner and current pro cyclist, here's my (humbling) experience returning to running. ๐Ÿฅณ So,...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #361! Happy Wednesday! Today's newsletter is all about the quirkier parts of running. Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿ‘€ The New York City Marathon goes far beyond the elite storylines...from records run in Crocs to lifetime bans, here are the most interesting tales from last weekend's race. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ While Crocs might not be an ideal choice for a running shoe, making sure you have a...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast brought to you by: Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #360! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‚ With the fall marathon season wrapping up, nowโ€™s the perfect time to shift our focus to recovery, cross-training, and strength work to build a strong foundation for next year. In todayโ€™s edition, weโ€™re sharing essential tips for strength and cross-training to kickstart your off-season training. And in case you missed it last week, weโ€™ve got a...