Today's newsletter is all about the mile—from chasing history on the track to chugging beers between laps.
We’re diving into Nike’s new Sub-4 project with Faith Kipyegon (can she do it?), plus breaking down how to get the most out of mile repeats, whether the 10% rule actually works for increasing mileage, and yes… we’re even tackling the beer mile.
Let’s get into it! 🏃♀️🍻
🎧 Latest Podcast: Can a woman run a sub-4 mile? Nike and Dr. Andy Jones think so: We sit down with world-renowned sports scientist Dr. Jones to explore Nike’s Breaking4 project and its star, Faith Kipyegon.
🔁 Boost your speed with mile repeats: Use this staple workout to get faster, build grit, and race smarter.
📈 Is the 10% rule a valid way to increase your weekly running mileage? It’s a classic rule of thumb—but is it actually the best way to train?
🍺 How to race, sip, and survive the Beer Mile like a pro: From chugging strategy to pacing tips, here’s your complete guide to crushing the Beer Mile without losing your lunch.
Is Hoka getting passed by On?
👟 Is Hoka getting passed by On? Swiss brand On posts 43% revenue jump as Hoka’s U.S. sales lag and macroeconomic concerns rise.
⛔ Strava deletes over 4 million “cheating” activities: The platform quietly rolled out a machine learning model in February, now responsible for millions of deletions.
Strava Deletes Over 4 Million “Cheating” Activities
What does it take to run a mile in under four minutes—if you’re the fastest woman in history?
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with world-renowned sports scientist Dr. Andy Jones, the mastermind behind Kipchoge’s sub-two marathon, to explore Nike’s Breaking4 project and its star, Faith Kipyegon.
Dr. Jones reveals the science, strategy, and secrets behind the most audacious challenge in women’s middle-distance running.
From VO2 max and pacing tactics to cutting-edge footwear and the art of resilience, this conversation is essential listening for anyone fascinated by human limits and performance breakthroughs.
Listen or watch now and find out how close we really are to a sub-4:00 mile.
🏃♀️💥 Want to get faster at any distance? Mile repeats are one of the most powerful (and versatile) workouts in a runner’s training toolbox.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to structure them for speed, stamina, and even pacing—plus when to use them, where to run them, and how to recover like a pro. 🔥📏
📈🏃♂️ Is the 10% rule really the golden rule of mileage building? Not exactly. While it's popular advice, this one-size-fits-all rule doesn't work for every runner.
We break down why the 10% rule might be holding you back—and how to build your mileage smarter, based on your body, background, and recovery needs. 🔄👟
🍻🏃♀️ What happens when you mix racing and beer? Enter the Beer Mile—a chaotic, hilarious, and oddly impressive event that challenges runners to drink and dash.
We give you the rules, the strategy, and the surprisingly competitive world of beer miling (yes, world records included). Cheers to that! 🍺⏱️
📉👟 Is Hoka losing steam just as On hits its stride? Hoka’s growth slowed last quarter, shaking investors and raising questions about its staying power, while On posted another huge gain.
The battle for running shoe dominance is heating up. 🏃♂️🔥
🚨📱 Strava just erased over 4 million fake activities—quietly. A new machine learning model is cleaning up the leaderboards, flagging mislabeled runs, suspicious sprints, and flat-out fakes.
It’s one of Strava’s boldest moves yet—and a serious shift back toward real effort and honest competition. 🔍🏃♂️
Is “tempo run” the most misused term in running? 🤔🏃♀️
In our latest episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast 🎙️, Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr dig into why “tempo” has become a throwaway label in training plans—and why it might be time to retire the term altogether. 🗑️
They unpack what tempo is supposed to mean 📏, how it differs from lactate threshold, marathon pace, and steady state running 🧠, and share some hilariously awful “tempo” workouts in the debut of their Tempo Run Hall of Shame 😂.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #513! From elite leagues to speed-building workouts, this newsletter is all about the track. We’re diving into the sport’s most ambitious shake-up—the Grand Slam Track League—and breaking down how it could reshape professional racing as we know it. You’ll also find powerful drills to boost your own track performance, science-backed answers to the age-old “bad knees” myth,...
