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Hi runners, 👋🏼

Katelyn here with newsletter #619!

The fall marathon season continues, and this week we’ve got everything from record chases in Chicago to the kit Harry Styles used in his sub-3 in Berlin.

Plus, practical coaching tips on tune-up races and what happens if training doesn’t go to plan—all alongside historic wins in Scotland.

🕒 How much a disruption in your training will affect your marathon finish time: How missed training impacts your marathon time and what you can do about it.
🎯 Here’s why you should run a tune-up race during training season: How a practice race can sharpen strategy and boost confidence for the big day.
🏅 Will the men’s American and world records fall in Chicago? Amby Burfoot breaks down the biggest storylines heading into this major marathon.
🎤 Harry Styles’ marathon kit: What he wore for his sub-3 in Berlin: From headband to finish line, here’s how the pop star kept it low-key on race day.
🐉 2025 Loch Ness Marathon sees historic wins for Milne and Gibson: A course record and a three-peat title in one dramatic edition.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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🏃‍♂️ Will The Men’s American And World Records Fall In Chicago?

Chicago is set for a showdown. 🏃‍♂️ Both the men’s American and world records are in play, promising drama from the opening mile to the finish line. ✨

Read the inside take in a feature by our very own Amby Burfoot. 📖

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🍂 Here’s Why You Should Run A Tune-Up Race During Training Season

Running a late-season race? 🏃‍♀️🍂 You may still have time to fit in a tune-up—and it could be the game-changer your training needs. Discover why a practice race can sharpen your strategy, calm nerves, and set you up for race-day success. 🎯✨

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🎤 Harry Styles’ Marathon Kit: What He Wore For His Sub-3 In Berlin

He’s sold out stadiums, topped charts, and redefined fashion. 🎤✨ But in Berlin, Harry Styles pulled off something very different—quietly blending in with 55,000 runners for one of the sport’s most coveted milestones. 🏃‍♂️

Curious what happened next?

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🐉 2025 Loch Ness Marathon Sees Big Numbers and Historic Wins

The Highland air was cool and calm on Sunday, but what unfolded along the shores of Loch Ness was anything but ordinary. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

In one of the most dramatic editions in the race’s 22-year history, records tumbled and streaks continued, securing this year’s marathon a place in the history books. ✨

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📊 How Much A Disruption In Your Training Will Affect Your Marathon Finish Time

Training for a fall marathon, but had to take some time off? 🏃‍♀️🍂 Whether it was illness, injury, or life getting in the way, how much will it really affect your finish time? A massive study reveals surprising insights. 📊

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Ready to crush your next running goal, but not sure where to start? 🏃‍♀️✨

Meet Katelyn, our UESCA-certified running coach with over a decade of experience helping runners of all kinds—whether you’re chasing your very first 5K finish line or gearing up for an ultra.

As a passionate ultra-runner herself, Katelyn knows the highs, lows, and everything in between. She’ll design a training plan that fits you—your fitness level, your schedule, and your goals. With unlimited messaging, ongoing feedback, and twice-monthly video check-ins, you’ll never feel like you’re training alone.

Your goals are within reach—let’s make them happen together. 💪🏼

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