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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #676! 🎉

Happy Saturday!​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• Breathing might seem automatic, but how you do it can impact more than you think. We compare nose vs mouth breathing and how some runners are retraining their breathing to boost performance.
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• The winners were announced, the applause landed, and then the familiar question returned: did World Athletics actually reward the most important performances of the year?​
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• If you’ve ever nailed the training but doubted yourself anyway, visualization might be the missing piece. Here's how to create a pre-race mindset that holds up when things get hard.
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• “How many miles should I run a week?” is the first question most runners ask... and the hardest one to answer with a single number.
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• If your legs have been feeling heavy on runs lately, you’re not imagining it. This guide breaks down the most common reasons runners lose that spring and how to fix each one so your stride starts feeling light again.
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• WATCH: 2026 Running Shoe Trends Revealed: Gravel Shoes, Super Trainers & A Crazy Adidas Super Shoe
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Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​Mouth Vs Nose Breathing While Running: A Detailed Comparison​

Breath feeling messy on the run? You’re not doing it wrong, but there is a difference between nose and mouth breathing, especially as the pace climbs.

This guide explains what actually happens in your lungs, why exhaling matters as much as inhaling, and how to experiment with both methods.

​Did World Athletics Get Athlete Of The Year Wrong… Again?​

The trophies went to McLaughlin-Levrone and Duplantis, but 2025 didn’t belong to just two athletes. ​
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Did the runners who truly shaped 2025 get robbed, and has the sport’s biggest award has lost the plot?

​Visualization For Runners: How To Visualize Your Running Success​

Runners often assume breakthroughs come from mileage or workouts.

But as this guide shows, the athletes who handle tough patches best are usually the ones who’ve already “run” the race in their heads.

Here’s how visualization works, why it matters, and how to build a mental routine that supports the training you’ve already done.

​How Many Miles Should I Run A Week? The Smart Way to Set Your Weekly Mileage​

Weekly mileage looks simple on paper, but for most runners it sits at the intersection of ambition, physiology, and real life.

We walk you through how to set volume intelligently, why the right answer changes depending on your age and training history, and how to build weeks that support long-term progress instead of injuries.

​Legs Feel Heavy When Running? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Fix It​

Dead legs can hit anyone, from runners just starting a plan to people deep into marathon training.

We discuss why that sloggy feeling shows up in the first place and offer practical ways to reset everything from recovery habits to fueling so your legs stop fighting you.

​WATCH: 2026 Running Shoe Trends Revealed: Gravel Shoes, Super Trainers & A Crazy Adidas Super Shoe​

From behind-the-scenes access at The Running Event in San Antonio, the Marathon Handbook team breaks down the biggest running shoe trends coming in 2026 — gravel shoes, durability tech, super trainers, carbon innovation, foam evolution, and the surprising shifts from major brands.

We preview what’s next from Nike, adidas, Brooks, ASICS, HOKA, Mizuno, Saucony, and the fast-rising small brands you’ve never heard of.

QUICK SPRINTS

• ​The 7 Best Plyometric Exercises For Speed
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• ​How To Start Trail Running: 6 Tips For Beginners To Get Going
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• ​Everything You Need To Know About Running With Gels​