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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #638! 🎉

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

• ⚡️ We put two pairs of ASICS latest supershoes through over 70 miles of serious training. Here’s how they performed.​
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• 🇺🇸 Your complete guide to this weekend's Marine Corps Marathon, the world's largest marathon with NO prize money.
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• ⛰️ Swiss runner Rémi Bonnet took on the world’s steepest 1.9K climb, and left a long-standing record in the dust.
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• 🤸‍♀️ Our 8 favorite mobility exercises to keep you moving well and running fast.
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• 👟 We've compiled our top shoes list - after hundreds of miles in testing, these are the daily trainers, workout workhorses, and super shoes that earned our top spots.​
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• 🏃‍♂️ Here's our deep dive on marathon finishing time data so you can see how you stack up!​
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• 🌟 WATCH: The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change Running Forever

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

👟 The 15 Best Running Shoes of 2025, Ranked; For Every Type of Run and Runner

Hundreds of miles. Dozens of models. One definitive list.

From the best daily trainers to race-day supershoes, here’s our 2025 ranking of the best running shoes, brutally tested and honestly reviewed.

🇺🇸 Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon returns for its 50th running, a milestone year for “The People’s Marathon.”

From the Pentagon start to the Iwo Jima finish, here’s your full guide to one of America’s most meaningful races.

⚡️ ASICS Megablast vs Sonicblast, Reviewed: Which New Shoe Belongs in Your Rotation?

Two new ASICS shoes, one big question: which one’s worth your money?

We logged 70 miles between the Megablast and Sonicblast to break down comfort, speed, and value...and one of them seriously impressed us.

⛰️ How A Swiss Runner Just Shattered a Near-Impossible Vertical Record

Rémi Bonnet took on the world’s steepest 1.9K climb—and left a long-standing record in the dust

🤸‍♀️ 8 Great Mobility Exercises To Improve Your Performance

Strong runners aren’t just fast, they move well.

These 8 mobility exercises will help you run smoother, lift better, and stay pain-free, no matter your goals.

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

Ever wonder what counts as a “good” marathon time?

We analyzed data from nearly 20 million results to break down average marathon times by age, sex, and ability, and show you where you stack up.

🌟 WATCH: The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change Running Forever

What will the marathon look like in 2050? In this episode, the Marathon Handbook team explores the future of running with futurist Bill Quinn from TCS.

From AI-assigned corrals to morphing shirts, nanotech wearables, and AR for spectators — this is a look into how technology will transform racing, training, and the marathon experience.

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