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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #581!

Happy Sunday!

Today, we’re diving into when to use a marathon pacer, why sprinting is a game-changer for all runners, and lunge variations to keep you strong and injury-resistant.

Plus, if you missed it, we’ve got our latest podcast episode on choosing the perfect pair of running shoes and the latest in running news.

Let’s dive in:

• 🏁 Marathon pacers: Could this be your race-day edge?What pacers do, the pros and cons, and tips to make the most of them.​
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• ⚡ Why we should all sprint sometimes: How fast speed work benefits every runner—not just sprinters.
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• 🦵 12 lunge variations to add to your strength workouts: Boost power, balance, and endurance with these must-try moves.
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• 🚻 Strava shares the 5 top public bathrooms worldwide for a mid-run pit stop: Because sometimes the most important pit stop isn’t at the finish line.
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• 💸 Financial crisis forces Grand Slam Track to potentially halt 2026 season: Michael Johnson’s league owes $13 million in unpaid prize and appearance fees.​
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• 👖 Truett Hanes AKA ‘Jeans Guy’ is running Leadville…in jeans: The Oregon native continues his denim streak at one of America’s toughest ultramarathons.​
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• 👟If you missed it...Find your "solemate": How to pick the perfect running shoe: Our new podcast with expert tips from our MH team on finding the right pair for your stride.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

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

🏃‍♂️ How To Start Sprinting – And Why We Should All Sprint Sometimes​

🏃‍♂️💨 Think sprinting is just for sprinters? Think again!

Whether you’re a marathoner, a casual jogger, or brand new to running, speed work can boost your performance, power, and confidence.

Discover how to start sprinting, master your form, and try beginner-friendly workouts that will make you faster and stronger. 🔥⚡

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

🦵 Lunges for Runners: Boost Strength, Stability, and Speed with 12 Variations​

💪🏃‍♀️ Want to run stronger, faster, and with fewer injuries?

Our latest guide breaks down the benefits of lunges for runners, shows you how to nail perfect form, and shares 12 game-changing variations to add power, stability, and endurance to your stride.🔥🦵

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

🚻 Strava Shares the 5 Top Public Bathrooms Worldwide for a Mid-Run Pit Stop​

🚻 Every runner knows that mid-run panic moment. Strava has quietly been tracking the places that come to the rescue.

From New York 🗽 to rural Indonesia 🌏, these five unexpected “saviors” have earned legendary status among athletes.

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

💸 Financial Crisis Forces Grand Slam Track to Potentially Halt 2026 Season​

💸🏃‍♂️ Grand Slam Track promised record-breaking payouts and a new era for the sport—but now millions in prize money are missing.

📉 With athletes left waiting and the 2026 season on hold, Michael Johnson’s high-profile league faces its toughest race yet.

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

👖 Truett Hanes AKA ‘Jeans Guy’ Is Running Leadville…In Jeans.​

👖⛰️ The Leadville 100 is brutal enough at altitude and over Hope Pass—but one 21-year-old showed up in something no ultrarunner expects.

🔥 What happened next had the endurance world buzzing.

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

🏁 Marathon Pacers: Is This Your Race-Day Edge?​

Ever seen those runners with tall signs leading a pack down the course? 🏃‍♂️🏁 They’re marathon pacers—experienced athletes who keep you on track for your goal finish time so you can run smart and strong.

In this guide, we break down what pacers do, the pros and cons, and tips to make the most of them on race day. ⏱️

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

​🎙️ How to Pick the Perfect Running Shoe, And Our 2025 Recommendations!​

👟 Ready to find your sole mate? In this episode of the MH Podcast, we’re tackling the art (and science) of picking the perfect running shoe—from avoiding blister-inducing mistakes 😬 to navigating categories like daily trainers, race-day rockets, and trail beasts.

We’ll guide you through our fun “audio shoe flowchart” to help you find your ideal pair, debunk some common shoe myths, and discover our current shoe rotations.

So if you’re in the market for a new pair of kicks, tune in! 🏃‍♀️✨

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

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