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🚨 This might be the greatest London Marathon ever

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #483! With the Boston Marathon in the rearview mirror and London just days away, runners everywhere are either preparing for the start line or taking a well-deserved rest. Whether you're still basking in the glory of Boylston Street or gearing up for Tower Bridge, we've got you covered. Good luck to those racing, and speedy healing to those resting up! 🎧 New podcast:...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #482! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤯 MUST WATCH: After a BIG FALL at the start in Hopkinton, John Korir ran his way into marathon history. 👟 From unreleased prototypes to $500 record-breakers, these are the shoes that won the 2025 Boston Marathon. ❌ With less than a week to race day, the London Marathon loses another big name from its star-studded...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #481! 🎉 Happy Tuesday! Here's what I have for you today, starting with Boston results: 🔥 Sharon Lokedi won the Boston Marathon in a new course record, knocking around six minutes off her personal best and ending Hellen Obiri's winning streak in the meantime. 🏆 John Korir takes the men's race in Boston with one of the fastest times in history. 🤯 Our Boston Instant Reaction...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Thomas here on Boston Marathon day, sitting in our Boston studio where Michael and Alex are LIVE on YouTube. We just saw off Katelyn at the bag drop, and we've got her lined up to drop in past after she finishes. Likewise, be sure to check out our podcast feed for an instant reaction podcast after the marathon. You can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #480! 🎉 Happy Sunday! Here's what I have for you today: 👀 WATCH: OUR 2025 BOSTON MARATHON LIVE STREAM WATCH-ALONG SHOW [LINK BELOW] 🚨 Here's how to get live updates from the 2025 Boston Marathon, starting at 9:00 AM EDT! 🤖 Humanoid robots compete in a half-marathon alongside human competitors for the first time ever in Beijing. 🫀 Is your resting heart rate higher than usual?...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #479! 🎉 Happy Sunday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤫 The secret to conquering the Boston Marathon course is...👇 🥪 Marathon Monday is upon us! Here's what you should eat the day before a marathon to fuel your race! 🚫 Two big names have dropped out of the 2025 London Marathon, so what can we expect now? 🦄 From Obiri vs. Beriso to Korir’s rise and the top Americans to...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #478! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 🦄 All of your Boston Marathon questions—answered. 🚀 Despite lab-tested performance gains, Puma's new Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 faces a bigger challenge: convincing runners to believe in it. 📋 Not sure what to do this weekend in Boston? Here's your guide to everything happening in the city for the 2025 Boston Marathon. 🚴🏻...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #477! It’s Boston week, and the energy is building! 🦄 This week’s podcast dives into all things Boston—from trivia to course tips—and we’ve got a powerful feature from Amby Burfoot exploring some interesting Boston data. Plus, we’re spotlighting bold moves from Paula Radcliffe and William Goodge, gear you’ll want to try, and dynamic stretches to do in your corral. 🦄 New...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #476! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🦄 The 2025 Boston Marathon is right around the corner, and we've got everything you need to know. 🚴🏻 To DOs and DONTs of cross-training to up your running game. 🩼 Coming back from an injury is never easy, but here are the 7 key steps you should follow when returning to running. 🫀 Unlock the power of HRV to boost...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #476! It’s the week before Boston, and 30,000 runners are tapering, carb-loading, and obsessing over the weather forecast. Whether you’re lining up in Hopkinton, cheering from afar, or already plotting your 2026 BQ, we’ve got something for you. Today’s newsletter is full of Boston energy—including a moving piece from a Boston legend, smart pre-race fueling tips, and...