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Innes FitzGerald’s 15:27 parkrun didn’t come with pacers, prize money, or much fanfare, but it might tell us more about her future than a big stadium race.
Threshold runs sit in that uncomfortable-but-sustainable zone where real fitness gains happen. This guide breaks down exactly what threshold pace is, why it works across every distance.
WATCH: From $150 to LA28 Contender: How Ahmed Muhumed Went All-In to Become One of America’s Best Runners
Paula Radcliffe has been awarded an OBE for services to sport, 20 years after receiving an MBE at the height of her career.
From world-record pull-ups to marathons in jeans, Truett Hanes has never followed a conventional path. Now he says he’s aiming for a 2:16 marathon and Olympic Trials qualification.
WATCH: The Best Super Shoes of 2026: Carbon-Plated Power Rankings (Nike vs Adidas vs ASICS vs Puma)
Ahmed Muhumed is one of the fastest-rising stars in American distance running — but his journey to the top was anything but guaranteed. In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, host Alex Cyr sits down with HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Ahmed Muhumed to unpack the bold decision that changed his life: quitting his job, moving to Flagstaff with just $150 to his name, and betting everything on professional running.
Paula Radcliffe has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours, more than two decades after receiving an MBE during her racing career.
The honour lands long after her competitive peak, but reflects a body of work that reshaped women’s distance running and still looms over the sport today.
Some records fade quickly. Others keep earning recognition.
Running doesn’t need more hacks, it needs better habits.
These 26 golden rules focus on consistency, patience, recovery, and mindset; the fundamentals that keep runners healthy, motivated, and improving for years, not just one training cycle.
Running a 2:29 marathon in jeans is impressive. Running 2:16 is something else entirely.
Truett Hanes says he’s going for an Olympic Trials qualifier this year, but the distance between viral endurance feats and Trials-level marathoning has left many in the running world unconvinced this jump is anything more than aspirational.
If you’re logging miles but not seeing your pace improve, threshold training might be the missing link.
This deep dive explains how running just below your limit trains your body to hold faster speeds longer, plus practical workouts you can plug straight into your week.
Carbon-plated super shoes now dominate marathon racing — but which ones are actually the best in 2026?
Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down the definitive super shoe power rankings, based on elite podium results, real-world marathon data from Chicago and New York, and hands-on testing of every major racing shoe on the market.
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Keep, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #702! 🎉 Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: WATCH: Kofuzi RUNS LIKE HELL l Uncomfortable Pace, Uncomfortable Questions Did IShowSpeed outrun a cheetah? Absolutely not, but that didn’t stop the video from exploding online. You don’t need a gym membership or a fully stocked weight room to build real strength as a runner. This guide breaks down 12 resistance band...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #701! If you’re in that fresh-start mindset and ready to try new things, set bigger goals, and build habits you’ll actually stick with, I've got something for you. We’ve got a little gear, a little science, a little trail dirt, and a few must-watch videos to light a fire under your 2026 running plans. Super shoe power rankings: Alex and Michael break down the current...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Today, we have something special for you! I wanted to send a quick personal note to share a project we’ve been excited about at Marathon Handbook. Earlier this year, we launched Runs Like Hell, a YouTube series inspired by Hot Ones, but built for runners. Each episode features a notable guest from the running world joining our host, Alex Cyr—a 1:04 half marathoner—for a progressive 5K. With every kilometer, the...
