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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #372!

Happy Thanksgiving week! 🍁 Whether you're gearing up for a Turkey Trot, plotting your spring marathon comeback, or just enjoying an extra slice of pie, we’ve got you covered. Spring marathons may seem far off, but they’ll be here before you know it—it’s time to lace up and kick-start your training!

Check out these highlights:

🦃 8 Turkey Trot tips to enjoy this week's local holiday 5K: Your foolproof guide to crushing Thanksgiving morning’s favorite race—even if you’re just in it for the pumpkin pie.

📅 Free marathon training plans for all abilities: Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for a PR, we have a training plan tailored just for you.

⏱️ How to run a sub-4-hour marathon: Follow this new and improved training plan that’s helped thousands of runners break that elusive 4-hour barrier. If you are more advanced, we also have a brand new sub-3-hour training plan ready to download.

❤️‍🔥 Are you addicted to running? 7 telltale signs you’re hooked on the runner’s high and our expert tips for a better run/life balance.
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👟 And finally, your first look at The North Face's 2025 shoe lineup, with our shoe expert Alex Cyr!

Stay tuned, stay motivated, and let’s run through the holiday season together! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

🦃 8 Game-Changing Turkey Trot Race Tips for Casual Runners​

Having a Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot on your calendar helps ensure you exercise in the morning and don’t overlook working out as the day gets busy with cooking, socializing, and eating. 🍽️

Get ready to gobble up the miles with these simple, effective tips for your Turkey Trot this Thursday! 🏃‍♂️🦃

📅 Free Marathon Training Plans For All Abilities​

Gearing up for that spring marathon? 🏃‍♀️

Whether you’re a beginner just starting your marathon journey, a seasoned pro 🏅 aiming to smash a personal best, or somewhere in between – this guide has you covered! ✅

Our road-tested plans, trusted by thousands of runners, come in flexible formats like printable PDFs, Google Sheets, and Excel 📄📊.

With beginner 🟢, intermediate 🔵, and advanced 🔴 options, you’ll find the perfect plan tailored to your fitness level, schedule, and goals. 💪✨

⏱️ How To Run A Sub 4-Hour Marathon: Training Plan Used By Thousands (New and Improved!)​

🏃‍♂️ Ready to crush your sub-4-hour marathon goal this spring? 🕒

This guide and training plan is packed with expert tips on race pace runs 🏁, long runs 🛤️, tempo runs 🚀, and more!

Structure your training, build endurance, and hit that finish line strong! 💪✨ Download the free plan and start today! 📥

If you are an advanced runner, check out our brand new sub-3-hour training plan here!​

❤️‍🔥 7 Signs You Are Addicted To Running...(And What To Do About It)​

🏃‍♀️ Is your love for running taking over your life? 💨 From obsessing over miles to neglecting relationships, discover 7 signs of running addiction that might be affecting your health 🧠.

Learn how to balance your passion for running with a healthy lifestyle and avoid burnout! 💪

⛰️ A Sneak Peek at The North Face's 2025 Shoes​

The Marathon Handbook team traveled to The Running Event in Austin, Texas to check out The North Face's new line of running shoes for 2025. This video features the first look at the new Vectiv Pro 3, the Vectiv Sky 2, the Vectiv Infinite 3, and the Vectiv Enduris 4. Our shoe nerd Alex talks about the purpose of each sneaker, how they differ from each other, and how to best use each on the trails.