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Happy Sunday, runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #671!

Today's edition will help you brush up on shoe terms (so you can really understand what you are getting in a new pair of shoes), work efficiently on speed this season, and finally know whether or not yoga can be a good cross-training choice for us runners.

• Track workouts to improve your speed, strength, and endurance: How to use the oval to get faster and stronger—no matter your race distance.
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• Learn your running shoe terminology: A quick-reference guide to help you understand every feature of your footwear.
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• The 12 best Black Friday deals for runners: Whether you're looking for a holiday gift, or something for yourself, there's something here for every runner.
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• Does yoga count as cross-training? The benefits runners can expect, and whether yoga can fit into a well-rounded plan.
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• If you missed it: The best running shoes of 2025: Our breakdown of the top models and what makes them stand out this year.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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

​Running Shoe Terminology: 36 Terms Every Runner Should Know​

Fresh off our latest podcast breaking down the best running shoes of 2025, we’re going one step deeper into the language behind the tech.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by terms like stack height, drop, carbon plate, or foam compounds, this quick glossary will help you decode what it all actually means so you can choose your next pair with confidence.

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

​Does Yoga Count As Cross-Training?​

Some runners swear by yoga for flexibility, recovery, and balance, but does it actually deliver the strength and conditioning your training needs?

We break down where yoga truly fits into a runner’s training plan and the smartest way to use it for better performance.

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 12 Best Black Friday Deals For Runners, Chosen By Our Editors​

Black Friday hit the running world hard this year, in the best way.

From race-day supershoes to winter training essentials, our editors pulled the deals actually worth grabbing before they vanish.

If you’re only buying one thing this weekend, start here.

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

​🎙️New Podcast: Our Picks for the Best Running Shoes Of 2025​

This week’s podcast is all about the best running shoes of 2025, and it’s a must-listen.​
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Alex, our resident shoe-testing guru, joins Michael and Katelyn to break down the biggest trends of the year and reveal his top picks across every category, from super shoes and super trainers to everyday workhorses and the most innovative designs on the market.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your shoes (or just love geeking out on running tech), this episode will change the way you choose what’s on your feet.

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

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

​Track Workouts To Improve Your Speed, Strength, and Endurance​

This offseason, I’m all-in on speed: I’m doing two track interval sessions a week right now to get sharp for a 5K and then a 10-miler in January.

If you’ve been thinking about getting faster too, this guide breaks down exactly how to use track workouts to boost your speed and fit intervals into your own training, no matter what distance you’re training for.

Ready to crush your next running goal, but not sure where to start? 🏃‍♀️✨ ​ Meet Katelyn, our UESCA-certified running coach with over a decade of experience helping runners of all kinds—whether you’re chasing your very first 5K finish line or gearing up for an ultra. ​ As a passionate ultra-runner herself, Katelyn knows the highs, lows, and everything in between. She’ll design a training plan that fits you—your fitness level, your schedule, and your goals. With unlimited messaging, ongoing feedback, and twice-monthly video check-ins, you’ll never feel like you’re training alone. ​ Your goals are within reach—let’s make them happen together. 💪🏼 LEARN MORE

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QUICK SPRINTS

• ​The Ultimate Guide To Cross Training For Runners​
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• ​How To Calculate Heart Rate Zones For Efficient Training​
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• ​Elliptical Vs. Running: Which Gives The Better Workout?​