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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #661! As runners, we all love hearing stories that remind us our best years on the roads don’t have to be behind us. Our latest interview with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, inspires today’s newsletter and serves as a masterclass in late-career speed. Nick has run his fastest three marathons in his 40s (yes, seriously fast times!), and he shared the mindset shifts,...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #660! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: Thinking about your first marathon this spring? This plan takes you from early base miles to long-run confidence with a clear, manageable 20-week structure. Marathon training plans only work if you’re using them the right way. This guide breaks down the mistakes runners trip over most and how to sidestep them before...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #659! Happy Sunday! Whether you're training for a spring race or building your base for something bigger, today's guides are packed with insights pulled straight from our latest expert interviews, new Run Long Run Healthy podcast conversations, and a standout feature from Amby Burfoot on the science of smarter shoe selection. Here’s what I have for you: Can you actually...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #658! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: Running for a cause just got simpler. Strava’s new GoFundMe integration lets you tag workouts, track progress, and fundraise — all in one place. LA28 wants fireworks from the start, and they’re putting the women’s 100m in the centre ring. All four rounds will unfold in a single day, a move World Athletics and the...

Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe here to receive the full edition with more on the latest scientific articles and research on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Get more from the latest in running sports science: Run Long, Run Healthy Premium for as little as $3/month How Heat Stress Disrupts Your Fueling Ever had a fueling plan work perfectly on a cool long run and then fall apart the moment the...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #657! We had a blast this week digging into your questions — from voice notes to emails — in our latest Mailbag podcast episode. It is packed with honest training advice, pacing tips, and even a few book recommendations. Alongside the new episode, we’re sharing an inspiring feature by Amby Burfoot, a deep dive into the NYC Marathon, and plenty of news, stories, and...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #656! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: The Cape Town Marathon is back, and this one’s special. The 2026 ballot has opened as the race enters its final year of Major candidacy. Could this be the moment Africa joins the Majors? Major change may be coming to the Olympics. Reports suggest the IOC will move to ban transgender women from female categories by...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #655! After our interview with Advanced Marathoning author Pete Pfitzinger, I wanted to dig deeper into some of the key lessons he shared about smart, effective marathon training — from threshold workouts to the value of interval sessions and when (or if) to add doubles. This newsletter pulls together all of the guides inspired by that conversation, so you can put his...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #654! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: History in Vienna, Illinois: Caitriona Jennings has broken Camille Herron’s 100-mile world record. It was her first time tackling the distance — and she nearly matched her splits mile for mile. Running doesn’t have to feel like a grind. This guide explains how to dial down perceived effort so you can run stronger,...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #653! It’s that time of year — the temps are dropping, shoes are wearing thin, and motivation might be dipping right along with the mercury. Whether you’re getting ready for winter training, checking your shoe wear patterns for hidden clues about your form, or looking to add mileage safely, I’ve got you covered this Sunday with some fresh, practical guides to keep your...