Happy Friday! β β Here's what I have for you today:β β
π¨ The 2026 London Marathon ballot opens today! Here's your complete entry guide! β
π¬π§ The 2025 London Marathon is right around the corner, and we have everything you need to know about the third major of the year, taking place this weekend!β β
π€― With a lineup thatβs basically a βwhoβs whoβ of marathon legends, records begging to be broken in London. Hereβs why itβs the race of the year you absolutely canβt miss.β β
β±οΈ Wondering what's a good marathon time? We do a deep dive on marathon finishing time data so you can see how you stack up! β
π Motivation ebbs and flows, even when training for a marathon. Here are our 15 expert tips to stay on track.β β
πββοΈ Did you know recovery is just as important as training? Here's what you need to know to bounce back quickly!β β
The 2026 TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and the ballot for entry opens TODAY, Friday, April 25, 2025.
Hereβs everything you need to knowβhow the ballot works, how to improve your odds, alternative routes to get in, and what makes this race one of the most iconic marathons on Earth.
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Your complete guide to one of the world's biggest marathons, including how to live stream London, how to track a runner, and the key storylines in the race
The 2025 London Marathon is shaping up to be an absolute showstopper, the kind of race that running fansβand honestly, even casual sports fansβwill talk about for years. β With an elite lineup thatβs basically a βwhoβs whoβ of marathon legends, records begging to be broken, and the electric vibe of London as the backdrop, this yearβs race is going to be epic. β βHereβs why itβs the race of the year you absolutely canβt miss.
In this guide, we will delve into more detail about marathon finish times based on age, sex, and experience level and give you some expert tips on how to work towards your next marathon PR.
Our flagship course, the Marathon Training Masterclasshas now been used by hundreds of students to achieve their marathon goals.
In this course, I guide you step-by-step through your marathon training journey - first starting with the fundamentals of marathon training and the strategy we'll use, then guiding you through each part of your training . . .
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The key to pushing through those tough days is often finding small, consistent ways to reignite your passion for running and your commitment to your goal.
With this in mind, weβve compiled 15 expert tips to help you stay inspired throughout your training journey.
Between your interval work, easy runs, strength training, and cross-training, you may want to take a break from your marathon training plan by the time the end of the week comes rolling around.
But then the weekend creeps up and a nice, long 15-miler is waiting for you! Thatβs not the recovery time you were hoping for!
If you donβt recover well and get enough rest, you can easily become injured, fatigued, sleep-deprived, demotivated, or all of the above.
We preview the 2025 London Marathon: elite fields, race day strategies, how to stream and watch, and the courseβs legendary moments. β β Then we break down the surprise announcement of Nikeβs Breaking4 project, with Faith Kipyegon attempting to break the 4-minute mile. Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr discuss the history, stakes, and science behind it all.
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #484! π Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: π¬π§ Whether you're cheering in person or tuning in from across the globe, here's everything you need to know to get the most out of the London Marathon. π€ Meet Faith Kipyegon. She's a world record holder, a mom, and the face of Nike's boldest concept since Breaking2 back in 2017. πβοΈ Smart strategies to help you finish...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ 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! π§ New podcast:...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #482! π Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: π€― MUST WATCH: After a BIG FALL at the start in Hopkinton, John Korir ran his way into marathon history. π From unreleased prototypes to $500 record-breakers, these are the shoes that won the 2025 Boston Marathon. β With less than a week to race day, the London Marathon loses another big name from its star-studded...
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