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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #685!

Last week on the Run Long Run Healthy podcast, Brady sat down with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel to talk about how coaching is evolving alongside technology, why AI can support (but not replace) great coaches, and what runners should expect over the next 12 months.

That conversation shaped a lot of what you’ll see below, alongside some exciting 2026 shoe reveals and fresh guides to help you train smarter right now.

• How to break through a running plateau (and start making progress again): Why runners get stuck, and the practical training shifts that actually get fitness moving again.
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• How to hydrate with electrolytes to run smarter and perform better: What hydration really means for performance, recovery, and long runs—not just drinking more water.
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• Catherine Drysdale becomes the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice Marathon outright: A historic win at one of the coldest, most extreme marathons on Earth.
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• WATCH: A first look at the new Puma MagMax Nitro 2: Our early take on Puma’s latest update heading into 2026.
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• Expert tips and techniques to breathe more efficiently while running: Simple breathing adjustments that can make running feel easier at every pace.
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• WATCH: The new Mount to Coast running shoes: Check out the M1 and C1.
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• If you missed the interview… AI’s role in coaching and the future of endurance: Our full conversation with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel on where coaching and technology intersect—and where they don’t.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

​Fluid And Electrolytes For Runners: How To Hydrate Smarter And Perform Better​

After our interview with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel, hydration stood out as one of the most overlooked metrics runners should be tracking.

Fluid and electrolyte balance directly impacts performance, recovery, and training quality. This guide breaks down how to hydrate smarter before, during, and after your runs.

​The Best Gifts For Runners That They'll Actually Use, Chosen By Our Editors​

Trying to shop for a runner during the Christmas rush?

We pulled together the gifts we actually rely on all year, tested, approved, and not just another pair of shoes wrapped under the tree. Think smart, useful, and guaranteed-not-to-end-up-in-a-drawer gear.

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

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

​Catherine Drysdale Becomes First Woman To Win Antarctic Ice Marathon Outright​

She ran 26.2 miles on ice in sub-freezing temperatures at one of the most remote race locations on Earth and beat everyone.

Catherine Drysdale just made history at the Antarctic Ice Marathon, in a race where survival matters as much as speed. This is one win that goes far beyond the clock.

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

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

​New Puma MagMax Nitro 2 First Look: Lighter, Faster, Better?​

Senior Editor Alex Cyr sits down with Puma’s senior product manager Conor Cashin to break down what’s new in the MagMax Nitro 2, and why this update is faster, lighter, and more fun to run in than the original.

From design tweaks to ride feel, here’s what runners should know before 2026.

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

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

​How To Breathe While Running: 5 Expert Tips And Techniques​

Gasping for air on your runs, even when your legs feel fine?

Breathing issues affect beginners and experienced runners alike, and poor technique can make running feel far harder than it needs to be.

We break down how to breathe while running so you can feel smoother, calmer, and more in control.

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

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

​First Look: New Mount To Coast Running Shoes: The M1 And C1​

Alex chats with Mount to Coast’s senior product development manager, Ben Blankenship, for a first look at two of the brand’s most anticipated 2026 launches: the trail-ready M1 and the C1, Mount to Coast’s bold entry into the supertrainer category.

Here’s what makes each shoe stand out and why runners should pay attention.

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

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

​How To Break Through A Workout Plateau (And Start Making Progress Again)​

In our recent interview with Dirk Friel, we talked about the future of endurance science and why so many runners are hitting workout plateaus.

Dirk pointed out that AI-generated training plans often become complacent, giving runners what they want instead of what they need. (Which is why a human coach is still the way to go!)

This guide breaks down why plateaus happen and the proven ways runners can break through and start improving again.

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

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

​The Future of Endurance And The Use Of AI In Coaching: Dirk Friel Interview​

Brady sits down with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel to discuss the future of endurance science, how coaching is evolving with technology, why AI can assist coaches but not replace them, and what is coming in the next 12 months

Or listen and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts:

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