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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #565!

If you’ve got a fall marathon on the calendar, now’s the time to get serious—your training cycle should already be underway, or just getting started.

Not quite there yet? No worries, we’ve got a comprehensive guide to help you build the perfect plan from the ground up.

And if you're already in the groove, this week’s newsletter is packed with tips, tools, and workouts for your training.

• 🗓️ How to build the perfect training plan: Everything you need to structure your training, set smart goals, and peak at the right time.
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• 💪 What muscles does running work? Learn which muscles power your stride—and how to keep them strong and injury-free.
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• ⚡ How to add floating sprints to your training: One of the best drills for speed, rhythm, and neuromuscular coordination.
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• 🇮🇸 Can Ryan Keeping break the fastest known time around Iceland? The Canadian ultrarunner will attempt to beat the 16-day, 10-hour record along the 820-mile Ring Road.​
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• 👟 The ASICS Metaspeed Tokyo Edge versus the Sky: Are these the fastest running shoes ever? A head-to-head breakdown of ASICS’ carbon-plated speed machines.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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

💪 What Muscles Does Running Work? ​

🦵 Sore calves or quads after a run? You're not alone. Running isn't just cardio—it works your entire body.

💥 Learn which muscles power your stride, why they matter, and how to strengthen them for better performance and fewer injuries.

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

⚡ How To Add Floating Sprints To Your Training​

🏃‍♀️✨ Want to boost your speed and sharpen your stride?

Floating sprints are a powerful drill that blends sprint bursts with controlled “float” segments to train leg turnover, rhythm, and neuromuscular coordination.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to use them to run faster and train smarter. 🚀🔥

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

🗓️ How To Build The Perfect Training Plan​

🏃‍♀️ Ready to crush your next race?

Whether you're gearing up for your first half-marathon or chasing a PR in the full 26.2 miles, a smart training plan is your best tool for success.

In this ultimate guide, we’ll help you build your personalized path to the finish line, covering everything from weekly mileage to speedwork and tapering. ✍️📈

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

🇮🇸 Can Ryan Keeping Break the Fastest Known Time Around Iceland?​

🇮🇸 Ultra runner Ryan Keeping is heading to Iceland to chase a new record—and it’s a big one. After his trans-Canada feat, he’s now setting his sights on the legendary Ring Road. 🏃‍♂️

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

👟 Review: Asics Metaspeed Tokyo Edge Vs. Sky: Are These the Fastest Running Shoes Ever?​

Asics has just dropped its two latest racing shoes: the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo. 👟

🏃‍♂️ Both are designed to help you rewrite your personal bests: they are super light, contain a carbon plate, and are made with the bounciest and most responsive foam that Asics has ever designed.

Senior editor Alex tried both shoes (which are mirror images of each other) and shares his thoughts on how they differ, how they compare to other top running shoes in the world, and whether or not they are worth the buy. 🏃‍♀️

QUICK SPRINTS

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