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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #650! 🎉

Happy Wednesday!

Here's what I have for you today
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  • 👀 Chelsea Clinton might’ve just pulled off one of the most evenly paced NYC Marathons ever, and snagged a Boston qualifier by mere seconds.
  • 💪 Running isn’t the only way to become a better runner. From injury prevention to stronger endurance, here are eight proven reasons to add cross-training to your weekly routine.
  • 🕺 Run 26.2 miles. Star in Wicked. Do it all again that night. Broadway’s Jordan Litz somehow pulled off both, finishing the NYC Marathon, then dancing through two sold-out shows.
  • 📈 Marathon done? Time to go ultra. Seven pro-backed tips to help you train smarter, fuel better, and crush your first ultra without fear.
  • 🌟 All the data, all the drama. Every split, time, and pace from your favorite elite and celebrity runners at the 2025 NYC Marathon.
  • 🗽 WATCH: NYC Instant Reaction Pod - the podcast team jumped straight from the live watchalong to record this episode, covering everything that happened on a killer NYC marathon day.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

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👀 Chelsea Clinton Just Barely BQs in New York With Impressive Even Splits

Chelsea Clinton quietly nailed one of the most precise pacing performances of the 2025 NYC Marathon, finishing just 38 seconds under the Boston qualifier time for her age group.

Perhaps more impressive than her time? Her splits.

🕺 Jordan Litz Ran The NYC Marathon, Then Did Two Broadway Shows That Night

Most runners crash after 26.2. Jordan Litz took a bow...twice.

The Wicked star ran the NYC Marathon, then performed both matinee and evening shows.

📈 Marathon To Ultramarathon: Make The Leap With Our 7 Expert Tips

Ready to go beyond 26.2?

Ultramarathons demand more than mileage; they test your mindset, grit, and patience.

Here’s how to make the leap from marathoner to ultrarunner, one smart step at a time.

🌟 Elite and Celebrity NYC Marathon Splits, Times, and Paces

Want to know who paced like a pro, and who hit the wall hard?

We’ve rounded up every split, surge, and surprise from the elite and celebrity fields in New York.

💪 8 Proven Benefits of Cross-Training For Runners

More miles aren’t always the answer.

Mixing in cycling, swimming, or strength training could make you faster, tougher, and less injury-prone; here’s why every runner needs a little XT.

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🗽 2025 New York City Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast: New Course Record, & Kipchoge's Big Announcement

In this instant reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded just after the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, we unpack everything: the race outcome, potentially Eliud Kipchoge's final marathon and his intriguing new venture, a new women's course record, a photo finish in the professional men's race, and more.

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