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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #506! πŸŽ‰

Happy Wednesday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today
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  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Five expert tips to increase your running stamina and nail that next PR!​
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  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί British ultrarunner William Goodge completed 3,800 kilometers across Australia in a record time of 35 days, but data irregularities have sparked widespread scrutiny.
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  • πŸ“‰ Here's how a proper cooldown can jumpstart your recovery + the perfect post-run routine.
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  • πŸ™ To the staff and trainers at Omega Fitness Club, Pope Leo XIV was just β€œRobert,” a quiet, polite man who came in dressed in a tracksuit and kept to his rock-solid routine.​
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  • 🧱 The dreaded WALL... most marathoners have hit it at some point; here's how you can avoid it.​
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  • πŸ¦„ WATCH: A behind the scenes look at our team experience covering (and running) the Boston Marathon.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

β€‹πŸ¦„ WATCH: Our Boston Marathon Weekend: Behind The Scenes​

From pop-ups to shake-outs, we've covered it all. Watch along for a full, behind-the-scenes look at the Marathon Handbook team's week at the 2025 Boston Marathon.

β€‹πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ How To Build Running Endurance: 5 Tips From Our Expert Running Coach​

Most runners, especially beginners, would love to be able to run longer without getting so fatigued that they need to stop. ​
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In this guide, we will discuss the factors that contribute to your endurance and provide expert tips and training strategies for how to build running endurance and stamina no matter where you are in your running journey.

β€‹πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί William Goodge Finishes Trans-Australia Run in Record Time, Amid Controversy​

On Monday afternoon (May 19), William Goodge arrived at Bondi Beach in Sydney after running across the Australian continent in 35 days, marking the end of a 3,800-kilometre journey.

That makes Goodge the new trans-Australia record holder. But as with much of his career in ultrarunning, the achievement hasn’t landed without controversy.

β€‹πŸ“‰ How To Cool Down After Running + The Best Cool Down Stretches For Runners​

Skipping the cool down might seem like no big deal at the time, especially when you’re short on time or just want to collapse on the couch.

But taking even just a few minutes to gradually bring your heart rate down and stretch those worked muscles helps prevent stiffness and speed up your body’s recovery.

β€‹πŸ™ Cardinal Gains? The New Pope’s Trainer Reveals His Workout Regime​

Before his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost lived in a modest apartment near St. Peter’s Square, walked regularly through Rome’s Borgo neighborhood, and worked out at a local gym just a few blocks from the Vatican.

To the staff and trainers at Omega Fitness Club, he was just β€œRobert,” a quiet, polite man who came in dressed in a tracksuit and kept to his routine.

β€‹πŸ§± How To Avoid Hitting The Wall On Your Marathon: 6 Expert Tips​

Hitting the wall happens in a marathon is when your body has run out of fuel and to conserve energy, forces you to run slower. Your legs feel like bricks and it takes every ounce of effort to move them and keep heading towards the finish line.
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​But the good news is, you can avoid hitting the wall with proper training, fueling, and race pacing.

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