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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #405! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the hottest running trends making waves in 2025. In our latest podcast, we unpack popular training methods and viral fitness hacks, sharing our expert takes on what’s worth keeping and what’s just hype. 🎙️ Latest podcast: Hot or not? Breaking down the top running trends: We unpack the top running trends like Zone 2, fasted...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #404! 🎉 Happy Wednesday!Here's what I have for you today: ⌚️ It's time to de-optimize your running routine. My colleague Thomas, in his latest column, observes that too many of us runners are guilty of focussing on metrics from our wearables - and would be happier if we started ... running naked? 🇬🇧 This year's London Marathon just got spicy: The queen of the Olympic marathon,...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #403! As runners, we love tracking progress, whether it’s shaving seconds off a mile time, logging miles in a training journal, or monitoring heart rate recovery to see how fit we’re getting. This week, we’re diving into all of that and more to reveal insights about your fitness. Plus, we’ve got some top news stories, including an unexpected twist at the Xiamen Marathon...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Brought to you by: Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #402! 🎉 Happy Monday! Today is all about running far and running fast!Here's what I have for you today: 🏁 After more than five decades, the world’s longest running streak, held by Jon Sutherland, has come to an end. Read why he's finally taking a day off. 💪 We all know strength training is important for runners... but can you do weights and go on a run on...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #401! The new year is here, and I’ve laid out my personal running resolutions. But it’s not just about my journey—I’ve also packed this newsletter with expert advice and training gems to help you piece together your own 2025 running plan. Check out these must-read (and must-listen) resources below. 📌 From Boston to the Rockies: My 2025 Running Resolutions:Big goals, big...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Brought to you by: Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #400! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Today is all about running far and running fast!Here's what I have for you today: 🥳 The marathon legend Paula Radcliffe has been confirmed for the 2025 Boston Marathon... a decade after her last race! ⚡️ A landmark new study of 150,000 recreational runners' marathon training sheds some new light on the best way to get a faster...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #399! The new year is a perfect time to set goals; maybe you’ve even convinced a friend or family member to join you on the run! Whether lacing up for the first time or revisiting the basics to refine your own training, we’ve got a great collection of guides to keep everyone on track. From training tips and breathing techniques to etiquette and motivation, here are some...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Brought to you by: Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #398! (here's take #2 - some of the links in the original send didn't work - sorry for the additional email). Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: ✋🏻 So you've decided to take up running as your New Year's resolution. Avoid these five common mistakes new runners make. 📋 The controversy over Ruth Chepngetich's world record seems never-ending, as...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Brought to you by: Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #398! Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: ✋🏻 So you've decided to take up running as your New Year's resolution. Avoid these five common mistakes new runners make. 📋 The controversy over Ruth Chepngetich's world record seems never-ending, as former Olympic coach Peter Eriksson has now started a petition against her record. 👟 Lucky enough to get...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #397! In today's newsletter, we're talking about finding the perfect running shoe fit, using interval training to jumpstart your training program, incorporating mobility work into your routine, and choosing the best carbs to fuel your runs. Let’s get started! 🚀 💨 Marathon interval training: how to add it to your marathon prep: Boost your speed and endurance with targeted...