A new training method is taking over the running world. This week, we’re diving into Norwegian Singles, the simplified threshold approach that’s helping everyday runners unlock massive fitness gains without the burnout.
Alongside that, we’ve got our chat with Gabby Thomas, fresh coaching guides, sprinting tips, and some wild new Adidas releases.
Here’s everything worth reading right now:
Gabby Thomas talks tech, mindset & her big move to the 400m: Inside our chat with the Olympic medalist on training, racing, and what’s next.
The best gifts for runners this season, tested and chosen by our editors: A curated list of runner-approved picks that aren’t all shoes.
Norwegian singles running method: The secret to unlocking new PRs? A smarter, time-friendly alternative to double thresholds that’s gaining traction fast.
How to run 10K in an hour (or less): The training blueprint from our expert coach: Everything you need to break the 60-minute barrier confidently.
These new adidas trainers are INSANE: Evo SL ATR, Supernova Glide, Supernova Rise: A first look at Adidas’s most exciting updates yet.
Lululemon’s push into running didn’t happen by accident. As CEO Calvin McDonald prepares to step down, what happens to the brand’s performance ambitions, and will its everyday-runner strategy survive the transition?
How to start sprinting and why we should all do it sometimes: The beginner-friendly guide to adding speed work without injury.
Watch: how I broke a half-marathon course record (my secret weapon): A behind-the-scenes look at the strategy that changed everything.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
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In this special interview recorded live at the Running Event in San Antonio, Texas, hosts Alex Cyr and Katelyn Tocci talk with three-time Olympic champion Gabby Thomas for a fast, fun, and incredibly insightful conversation. Gabby breaks down the sprint tech that actually matters, why she’s stepping up to the 400m for LA 2028, how she handles Olympic-year pressures, and what went into her Vogue cover shoot.
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.
CEO Calvin McDonald’s exit closes the chapter on the era that nudged Lululemon from yoga studios toward start lines.
With running shoes now firmly in the mix and the brand at a crossroads in the U.S. market, the bigger question isn’t just who replaces him, it’s whether running stays part of Lululemon’s future at all.
The Marathon Handbook team traveled to The Running Event in San Antonio, Texas, to check out Adidas' new line of running shoes for 2026.
Here, Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with Moritz Hoellmueller, VP of design running at Adidas, about three of the brand's most anticipated running shoes of 2026: the Supernova Rise, Supernova Glide, and Evo SL ATR.
After our interview with Gabby Thomas, I’ve never been more hyped to add sprints into my own training, and you might feel the same.
Sprinting isn’t just for sprinters; it’s one of the most powerful tools distance runners overlook. Here’s how to start incorporating speed the smart way.
Senior Editor Alex Cyr speaks with senior product line manager Katie Pyle - AKA Genius Katie - about three of the running shoe company's new members of the Endorphin line: Elite 3, Pro 5, and Azura.
With an ambitious goal for his upcoming half-marathon in mind, Alex has a problem - it’s hard to train for a hilly and sunny California race in flat and snowbound Toronto.
So the team decamped to Marathon Handbook’s secret alpine lair for a training session that set Alex up for crushing his race…
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 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. We’re also still sifting through all the 2026 shoe lineup reveals from the show. Here’s everything you won’t want...
