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Hi runners, ๐๐ผ
Katelyn here with newsletter #643!
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The energy is building as the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon takes over the streets of the Big Apple this weekend โ and the Marathon Handbook team will be there live, covering every stride, story, and celebration.
From the start line on Staten Island to the roar through Central Park, weโll bring you exclusive coverage and a special live show you wonโt want to miss.
While we gear up for race day, hereโs what else I have for you:
- ๐ฝ Everything you need to know about the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon: From Staten Island to Central Park, hereโs your complete guide to the worldโs biggest, loudest, and most iconic marathon.
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- ๐ฆถThe 10 best foot stretches every runner should be doing: Improve mobility, prevent injuries, and keep your feet strong and pain-free mile after mile.
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- ๐โโ๏ธThe 26 golden rules of running: Timeless lessons from our founder Thomas Watson to help you run smarter, stay motivated, and enjoy the journey.
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- ๐ฌ The top 30 motivational running quotes to inspire your next run: A collection of powerful quotes โ including one from Amby Burfoot โ to keep you moving when the miles get tough.
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- ๐ The world treadmill championships are coming: WA announces โRun X:โ Could you be the first treadmill world champion?
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- ๐ฏ Boston Half Marathon to feature Olympic finalists, rising stars, and defending champs: The 2025 edition brings together sub-60 runners, seasoned American elites, and a world-class wheelchair field in one of the yearโs most competitive lineups.
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- ๐ฅ Going live in NYC: The whole Marathon Handbook team will be on the ground for the biggest marathon of the year โ join us for our live show.
Happy running! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโญ
Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Join the Marathon Handbook team for an exclusive New York City Marathon weekend live show โ featuring a few special guests (to be announced soon)!
Weโll be hosting a live recording of The Marathon Handbook Podcast in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and youโre invited to be part of the audience.
๐๏ธ Live Show Event & Recording:
๐ Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors open: 12:00 p.m.
Show recording: 12:30โ2:00 p.m.
Join hosts Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr and a couple of special guests for an intimate and engaging live event and taping of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, as we celebrate one of the biggest weekends in running.
Attendance is completely free, but seating is limited, so please let us know if you plan to attend by filling out the form below.
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โThe first 40 attendees through the door will receive a limited edition hat!
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
๐โโ๏ธ The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon is almost here โ 55,000 runners, world-class elites, and the city that never sleeps coming alive for 26.2 miles. ๐
The Marathon Handbook team will be on the ground in NYC all weekend โ and weโre hosting a live show. Come join us for the action! ๐ค๐
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
My feet get so tight before I run ๐ฉ โ but when I take just a few minutes to stretch them out, I feel lighter, smoother, and stronger on every step. ๐ฆถโจ
Hereโs how a few simple foot stretches can make a big difference in how you run (and feel)! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ช
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Running is as much mental as it is physical ๐ง ๐โโ๏ธ โ and the right words can change everything.
This collection of motivational running quotes will fuel your next run (thereโs even one from Amby Burfoot!) โจ
Number 23 is my personal favorite. ๐ช๐ฅ
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
๐โโ๏ธ๐ A world championshipโฆ on a treadmill? What started as an April Foolsโ joke is about to change running forever. ๐
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Our founder Thomas has learned a lot over the miles ๐โโ๏ธ โ and heโs sharing his 26 Golden Rules of Running that every runner should know.
From motivation and mindset to recovery and longevity, these are the lessons that keep us running strong, year after year. ๐ชโจ
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
๐โโ๏ธ The Boston Half is back โ and this yearโs pro field is stacked.
From Olympic finalists to defending champs, hereโs whoโs lining up on November 9 (and why this might be the deepest race yet). ๐
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Ready to crush your next running goal, but not sure where to start? ๐โโ๏ธโจ
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Meet Katelyn, our UESCA-certified running coach with over a decade of experience helping runners of all kindsโwhether youโre chasing your very first 5K finish line or gearing up for an ultra.
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As a passionate ultra-runner herself, Katelyn knows the highs, lows, and everything in between. Sheโll design a training plan that fits youโyour fitness level, your schedule, and your goals. With unlimited messaging, ongoing feedback, and twice-monthly video check-ins, youโll never feel like youโre training alone.
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Your goals are within reachโletโs make them happen together. ๐ช๐ผ
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