Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today:
📺 The world’s biggest marathon is almost here. Find out where to watch, when coverage starts, and how to follow your favorite runners through all five boroughs.
🌟 Cancelled? Yes. Counted out? Not a chance. The Cape Town Marathon just got a second wind, as the race moves closer to becoming Africa’s first World Marathon Major.
🏅 Thousands of age-group runners are chasing world titles in NYC. The AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships return to the city for the first time since 2019
⛰️ Want to get faster without touching the track? Hill sprints build explosive power, strength, and grit, and we’ve got five killer workouts to prove it.
⚡️ Kenenisa Bekele will join Eliud Kipchoge at the 2025 New York City Marathon in a historic head-to-head that could mark the end of an era for distance running.
🏃♂️From the Verrazzano’s climb to the chaos of First Avenue and the grind through Central Park, here’s your mile-by-mile guide to one of the world’s toughest marathons.
🫀 Curious if your VO₂ max is “good”? We’ve got the benchmarks, the science, and five proven workouts to boost it.
🏆 WATCH: Post-Marathon Blues & Redemption Races: What To Do After Your Fall Marathon
Get ready to get faster!
Jessy Carveth Senior News Editor
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Africa’s first potential World Marathon Major isn’t giving up.
After the 2025 cancellation, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is still on track, and 2026 finishers will earn a provisional AbbottWMM star that could soon become official.
We break down the numbers by age, sex, and fitness level, plus share the workouts that can help you improve your aerobic power and push your potential higher.
After back-to-back marathon weekends in Chicago and Toronto, hosts Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr talk about what comes next when your A race is done — or didn’t go as planned.
From the post-race blues to the temptation of a redemption marathon, this episode covers how to recover smart, rebuild motivation, and plan your next move. Featuring listener stories, personal lessons, and tips for the off-season.
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