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π² Multi-Barkley Marathons finisher John Kelly is pushing toward the Appalachian Trail FKT with personal stakes as high as the mountains he climbs.β β
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πββοΈ We explore the earliest origins of the marathon, as well as its history in the Olympics and its meteoric rise to become the world's most famous long-distance running race.β β
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John Kelly, a fixture in the world of ultrarunning, is deep into a monumental effort to break the supported speed record on the Appalachian Trail.
His journey spans nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine and has become more than just a test of endurance; itβs a tribute to his father, who is battling cancer.
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Every major shoe brand brought out their version of a minimalist shoe, designed to replicate running barefoot, with over 50 million people calling themselves minimalist or barefoot runners.
Barefoot running caused such an impact, the backlash was perhaps inevitable.
Many runners are familiar with the lore of Pheidippides as the origin story of the marathon, but beyond that, our minds go blank about marathon history.
The history of the marathon has a rich and storied past. There are all sorts of interesting nuggets of information about marathon history that can deepen even the most diehard marathonersβ appreciation for the famed 26.2-mile distance.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #681! Today I'm bringing you an exciting mix of inspiration, gear previews, and coaching guidance. We sat down with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas for a standout interview at TRE and pulled together some fresh training guides inspired by our conversation. Weβre also still sifting through all the 2026 shoe lineup reveals from the show. Hereβs everything you wonβt want...
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