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Katelyn here with newsletter #442!


Today, we’re drafting our dream race schedules—NFL fantasy football style! 🏆🎽 Katelyn, Michael, and Alex went head-to-head, picking their ultimate lineup from 5Ks and marathons, to ultra-trail races.

Who built the best race calendar? You decide! 🏁 Plus, we’ve got a must-try running workout, a guide to keeping your feet in top shape, and big news for anyone hoping to race through the streets of NYC this fall.

Let’s get into it! ⬇️

🎙️ The Ultimate Race Draft: Building Our Dream Running Calendars: What would your dream calendar look like if you could race anywhere? The team goes head-to-head in a fantasy race draft.

⚡ Critical Velocity Running: Unlock Your Fastest, Strongest Miles: Want to boost endurance and speed? Learn how to add this powerful workout to your training plan.

🦶 Happy Feet, Strong Miles: 5 Essential Foot Care Tips for Runners: Your feet carry you through every mile. Take care of them with these pro tips for happy, healthy feet.

🏙️ Did You Get In? 2025 NYC Marathon Lottery Results Announced Today: Thousands of runners entered, but only a lucky few got the coveted entry into the NYC Marathon—check if your name made the list!

📹 5 Coolest Things At The Boston Run Show: From next-gen gear to runner showdowns, here are the top takeaways from this year’s Boston Run Show—watch the recap!

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
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🎙️ We Did a Race Draft! Who Built the Best Dream Running Calendar?

🏃‍♂️🔥 If you could race anywhere in the world, which events would make your dream calendar? 🤔

In this episode, Katelyn, Michael, and Alex go head-to-head in a race draft—NFL fantasy football style—picking their ultimate lineup of marathons, half marathons, 10Ks, 5Ks, ultras, trail races, and even vertical kilometers! 🌍🏔️🏃‍♀️

From big-city majors to brutal mountain ultras, we’ve got something for everyone. Who built the best race schedule? You decide! 🚀💥

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

Critical Velocity Running: Unlock Your Fastest, Strongest Miles

🏃‍♂️💨 Unlock your fastest, strongest miles with Critical Velocity (CV) Training!

This powerful workout boosts aerobic capacity, endurance, and lactate clearance—helping you run harder for longer. 🚀

Dig into our ultimate guide to learn how to add CV running to your training! 🔥

🦶 Happy Feet, Strong Miles: 5 Essential Foot Care Tips for Runners

🦶🏃‍♂️ Happy feet = stronger miles!

Blisters, lost toenails, and arch pain can derail your training faster than a bad race.

Protect your feet like you do your training with smart prevention, the right gear, and simple daily care. 🔥👟

🏙️ Did You Get In? 2025 NYC Marathon Lottery Results Announced Today

🏙️🎟️ Did you get lucky?

The 2025 NYC Marathon lottery results are in—with over 200,000 applicants and just a 2-3% chance of selection, check now to see if you scored a coveted spot! 🏃‍♂️🔥

👟 HOKA's Newest, Most Aggressive Running Shoe: The Cielo X1 2.0

📹🏃‍♂️ Senior editor Alex Cyr tests the Cielo X1 2.0: HOKA's newest, most aggressive running shoe. 🔥

After wearing it for a few hard training sessions and workouts, he tells us who he thinks this sneaker is for, if HOKA has finally managed to create a world-beating supershoe, and whether he thinks this version of the Cielo is worth the buy. 👟

📹 5 Coolest Things At The Boston Run Show

📹🏃‍♂️ Katelyn, Alex, and Michael hit the floor at the Boston Run Show, exploring the most innovative gear, exciting race trends, and epic runner showdowns.

From next-gen shoes to wild treadmill sprints, check out their top takeaways and favorite finds—watch the recap! 🔥👟🎥

Looking for an experienced online running coach to help you achieve your next goal?

Meet Katelyn, our in-house UESCA-certified coach with over 10 years of experience guiding runners of all levels, from first-time 5k finishers to seasoned ultra-marathoners.

As an enthusiastic ultra-runner herself, Katelyn provides personalized training plans tailored to your fitness level and goals, complete with ongoing feedback, unlimited messaging, and video check-ins twice a month.

Let’s start turning your running dreams into achievements together—reach out today to begin your journey.

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