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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #489!

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​Whether your last race left you flying high or feeling a little lost, you’re not alone. Post-race blues are real, especially when the finish line fades and the motivation to lace up again feels distant.

Maybe your race went better than expected. Maybe it didn’t. Either way, if you're searching for your next spark, a dose of inspiration, or just something to get your momentum back, we’ve got you covered.

We also have a whole lot of exciting running news for you:

• 🎧 Our latest podcast: From runner’s high to runner’s huh? We unpack the emotional highs and lows of racing—and what to do next.
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• 🧠 Beyond the finish line: understanding and overcoming the post-marathon blues: Why the emotional slump hits—and how to recover with purpose.
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• 👟 The shoes that won the 2025 London Marathon: A deep dive into the tech and the athlete behind this year’s winning stride.
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• 🐐 What’s really going on with Kipchoge? After London, what’s next for the GOAT?
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• 🐧 42 Guinness World Records fall at the 2025 London Marathon: Check out which ones were broken.​
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• 🇨🇦 Canada’s new prime minister wears Tracksmith—and is a surprisingly speedy marathoner: Politics meets pace in this unexpected runner’s story.
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• 🎯 Find your next finish line: From 5Ks to ultras, our plans are ready when you are. Choose your next goal with our training plan library.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

🎧 LISTEN/WATCH: “I Nearly Broke Chasing This 10K Goal”​ 🏁 Alex is fresh off chasing his under-30-before-30 goal, 🦄 Katelyn's back from racing Boston, and 🎧 Michael’s diving deep into the emotional rollercoaster of racing. The trio unpacks the highs of hitting goals 🙌, the sting of falling short 😬, and how to deal with the post-race blues 😔. What comes after the finish line? Let’s talk about it. 🗣️👟 WATCH NOW 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

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

🧠 Beyond the Finish Line: Understanding and Overcoming the Post-Marathon Blues​

Feeling low after your latest race? 🥴 You’re not alone.

Discover why the post-marathon blues happen 🏃‍♂️💭, how they affect your body and mind 🧠💤, and actionable steps to help you rest, recover, and rediscover your motivation 💪✨.

👟 The Shoes That Won The 2025 London Marathon​

👟 Record-breaking times weren’t the only thing turning heads in London—space-age foams and carbon plates ruled the day. 🚀🏃‍♀️

Dive into what the fastest runners had on their feet.

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

🐐 What’s Really Going On With Kipchoge?

He finished sixth in London. So… is Kipchoge done? 🤔 Not quite.

Michael and Alex break down the race 🏃‍♂️, his future plans (hello, Sydney 🇦🇺), and whether the GOAT 🐐 still has one last win in him.

🎉 42 Guinness World Records Fall At The 2025 London Marathon​

From Crocs to penguin suits 🐧 and 52 pairs of underpants 🩲, London brought the chaos, color, and world records.

Oh—and it just became the biggest marathon ever with 56,649 finishers! 🏃‍♂️🌍

🇨🇦 Canada’s New Prime Minister Wears Tracksmith—And Is A Surprisingly Speedy Marathoner​

🇨🇦 Economist, leader… and sub-3:35 marathoner? 🏃‍♂️👟

Mark Carney’s running credentials are as sharp as his policies—right down to his Tracksmith kicks.

🎯 Find Your Next Finish Line: Choose Your Next Goal With Our Training Plan Library​

Not sure what to train for next? 🗓️

Whether it’s your first 5K or your next ultra, our plans are ready when you are—structured, proven, and built to keep you moving. 🏃‍♀️🔥

QUICK SPRINTS

• ​Marathon Training Motivation – 15 Ways To Stay On Track​
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• ​What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
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• ​Running Goals: 96 Exciting Goal Ideas For Your Next Training Cycle​