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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #454!

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​If you’re deep in training and feeling a little burned out, you’re not alone. Personally speaking, my legs are on fire, and my motivation has been all over the place, as I ramp up for Boston.

But here’s the good news—I have the best ways to help you push through the challenging moments and stay on track.

Plus, we have our latest podcast with live updates from the Barkley Marathons, where some of the world’s toughest runners are taking on the impossible.

Here's what I have for you today:

🎙 Podcast: The Barkley Marathons: Breaking down everything you need to know about the most brutal race on Earth.

🔥 11 ways to regain your running mojo: Stuck in a slump? These tips will get you back on track.

🧠 How to visualize your running success: Master your mindset and use mental training to boost performance.

🤯 33 insane details that make the Barkley Marathons bizarre and special: Secretive entry process, book pages, and unmarked trails—this race is unlike anything else.

👟 WATCH: The Nike Pegasus Premium l: Is it the most DIVISIVE running shoe of 2025?

👤 Who is Lazarus Lake? Meet the man behind the Barkley Marathons: The mastermind behind the madness—get to know the man who created running’s toughest challenge.

Keep pushing, and let’s get through this training grind together! 💪

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🎙️ Podcast: What Happened at 2025 The Barkley Marathons?​

Alex, Katelyn, and Michael dive into the brutal, mind-bending world of the Barkley Marathons—where only a handful of runners have ever finished. 😱

We’re breaking down live race updates, the insane history, and all the maniacal details that make this the toughest ultra on Earth.

No course markings, no GPS, just pure suffering. Will anyone finish this year (spoiler alert: no)? 🤯

🔊 Tune in now & get lost in the legend! 🎧🔥

Or listen and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts:

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🚨 BREAKING: No Finishers for 2025 Barkley Marathons as 36-Hour Cutoff Passes​

After a record-breaking 2024 saw five finishers, including the first woman ever to complete the event, this year the field was devastated by the conditions and enhanced challenges.

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🔴 Follow Our Live Updates of the 2025 Barkley Here​

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🔥 Running Motivation: 11 Ways To Regain Your Running Mojo​

🏃‍♂️ Lost your running mojo? You’re not alone! 😩🔥

Every runner hits a slump, but the key is knowing how to bounce back.

From beating burnout to reigniting your passion, here are 11 powerful ways to get back on track and find your running spark again! 🚀👟

🧠 Visualization For Runners: Visualize Your Success​

🧠 Train your mind, run your best! 🏃‍♂️🔥

Visualization is a powerful tool that can boost confidence, sharpen focus, and take your performance to the next level.

Learn how to mentally prepare like a pro and unlock your ultimate race-day mindset! 🚀👟

​👟 WATCH: The Nike Pegasus Premium l The Most DIVISIVE Running Shoe of 2025?​

Senior Editor Alex Cyr tests and runs in the Nike Pegasus Premium, the company's top workout shoe of 2025. With its heavy heel, its super-responsive foam and fancy Air Zoom midsole, the Pegasus Premium has quickly become the most divisive running shoe on the market.
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Some love its power, others hate its weight. Alex wore them on a long run on Boston's famous Newton Hills, and reviews them in full here, and tells us how they helped him steal a Strava podium spot from a certain American Olympian.

🤯 33 Insane Details That Make the Barkley Marathons Bizarre and Special​

Secretive entries, brutal climbs, and book pages as checkpoints—the Barkley Marathons isn’t just an ultramarathon; it’s a legendary test of survival. 🌲

From the infamous Rat Jaw climb to the cigarette-start ritual, here are 33 mind-blowing details that make this race one of the most bizarre and punishing endurance challenges in history! 🚀🔥

👤 Who is Lazarus Lake? Meet The Man Behind The Barkley Marathons​

The mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons and Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, Lazarus Lake designs races that push runners beyond their limits—both physically and mentally.

But who is the man behind the madness? 🤔 Discover the story of Gary Cantrell, the legend who created the most punishing ultramarathons on Earth. 🌲🔥

😂 Alex Watches The Barkley Marathons​

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