With the World Athletics Championships kicking off in Tokyo, speed is on our minds — from the science behind fatigue and sprinting to the stars making headlines on the roads and track.
Here’s what you’ll find in this issue:
🎙️ New podcast: The World Championships: The races you can’t miss: From Kipyegon’s double-double quest to Jakob’s comeback and the deepest 800m in history, we break down the storylines shaping Tokyo 2025.
🧠 The central governor: Does your brain manage your running speed?Exploring the science of fatigue and how your mind may hold the key to hidden performance.
🔥 Run fast, get strong: The incredible benefits of sprinting: Short bursts of speed build strength, endurance, and fitness for every runner.
💙 Courtney Dauwalter returns to Minnesota to race Twin Cities Marathon: The ultra icon takes on 26.2 miles on home turf in the Best of the Midwest Invitational.
🗽 Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan to race 2025 New York City Marathon: Two living legends set to headline the fall’s most anticipated marathon.
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This week on the Marathon Handbook Podcast 🎧, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael dive into the six biggest storylines from Tokyo 🇯🇵.
Faith Kipyegon’s shot at an unprecedented double-triple 👑, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s high-stakes return 🔥, the stacked men’s 800m final ⚡, and tactical marathons through Tokyo’s streets 🏃♀️🏃♂️.
With bold predictions, inside context, and a few hot takes 💥, they’ll get you ready for the championship races you simply can’t miss 👀.
From Colorado trails ⛰️ to Minnesota roads 🛣️, the ultra legend will toe the line at the Twin Cities Marathon 🏅💙. This one’s about more than just racing…
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