The holiday season is here, and weβve got everything you need to stay on trackβboth physically and mentally. From festive workouts to torch those extra holiday treats to tips on using running to lower seasonal stress and even a curated list of running books to inspire your 2024 goals, weβve got you covered.
Letβs make this season merry, bright, and full of miles!
π Christmas Workouts To Torch Those Holiday Calories: Burn off those festive indulgences with these high-energy, holiday-themed exercises. β
πΏ The year's best performances, ranked! Our editor crafted a short video in celebration of one heck of a year on the roads, track and trails!β β
π§ Can Running Relieve Anxiety? Discover how running can help you stay calm and balanced during the busiest time of the year. β
π The 5 Best Running Books To Inspire You in the New Year: Fuel your 2025 goals with these must-read titles for runners. β
Our FREE Marathon Training Plans: Choose your training plan to start the new year! β
π The Runner Who Ruins The Santa Shuffle: Get a good laugh with Alex's witty holiday-themed story for runners.
Letβs lace up and enjoy the run through the holiday season! π
Our news editor Jessy covered A LOT of races in 2024. And in the spirit of holiday giving, she crafted a short video sharing her favorite performances from the past 12 months.
π¨ WARNING: Some of these picks are controversial! But as she says in her video, number one is undeniable!
Our plans have been refined and road-tested by tens of thousands of runners, and each comes in various formats (PDF, Google Sheet / Excel) with accompanying guidance notes. πͺ
Pick a training plan that reflects your current state of running fitness, the amount of time you have available, and your marathon goals. πββοΈβ¨
Weβre back with our annual roundup of our favorite gift ideas for runners β whether youβre looking for a stocking filler or to splurge on the runner in your life, check out our teamβs picks below.
Our editorial team is a bunch of seasoned runners, and everything on this list is stuff we use ourselves in our daily running and recovery practices. Itβs all stuff weβve tested ourselves and stand by.
π Kickstart Your 2025 Running Goals! πββοΈβ¨
Ready to regain your running fitness or finally conquer that race youβve been dreaming of?
Whether youβre aiming to crush a spring marathon, build up to your first 5K, or simply get back into shape, weβve got the perfect guide to help you start strong. πͺπΌ
Train with Katelyn Tocci, our in-house UESCA-certified coach with over a decade of experience helping runners of all levels achieve their goals. From customized training plans tailored to your fitness level and goals to ongoing feedback, unlimited messaging, and video check-ins twice a month, Katelyn has everything you need to make 2025 your best running year yet. π β Letβs make those resolutions a realityβreach out today and get race-ready! π β
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #552! π Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: πβοΈ How to add functional fitness into your routine to see results in strength and performance. π³ Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay races again at Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg after recovery from a severe cycling accident in 2024 ποΈ Our run coach shares training tips for new runners trying their first Couch to 5K! π Here are 15...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #551! From smart fueling to stronger legs and sprint science, this weekβs newsletter is packed with evidence-based tips to help you train harder and recover smarter. We've got practical, performance-boosting advice to keep you healthy, fast, and fired up. Letβs get into it π π₯ What to eat while training for a marathon: Fuel your miles with the right mix of carbs, protein,...
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