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Hey runners, Jessy here 👋

Newsletter #258 features everything from 5K to the marathon...and an exciting announcement!

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🎙 Ready to meet the team behind Marathon Handbook? Now you can in the all-new Marathon Handbook Podcast!​
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• 🇰🇪 Kenya has selected their Olympic marathon team... but not without a little decision-making help from Nike.​
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• ⏱ Looking to break the 30-minute 5k barrier? We have all the tips and tricks you need to do so.​
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• 🇬🇧 The London Marathon ballot nearly reached one million applicants. With the odds stacked against you, you might want to consider a different way to get your spot in the world's most popular race.
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• 👟 Hoka's newest shoe is heavy, thick... and can fly? Our resident shoe dog Alex Cyr ran a lot in the Skyward X, and he finds Hoka's new creation mind blowing. Watch the review below ⬇️

Get ready to get faster!

​A Swoosh Affair: How Kenya’s Olympic Team Selection Points To A Nike Fix​

📣 Following months of long lists, short lists, and anticipation, Athletics Kenya has finally announced their final selection for the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

📋 The men's selection didn't bring many surprises. However, the women's had a shocking third pick, with all signs pointing to a Nike fix-in.

Learn More About Team Kenya​

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​How To Run 5k In 30 Minutes (Or Faster!)​ ⏱ Running a 5k in under 30 minutes is an awesome benchmark to hit in your running journey. 🏃🏼‍♀️ Here’s exactly how to run 5k in 30 minutes for those of you looking to break this barrier! ​ 📋 30-minute 5K not for you? Check out our training plans for other 5K goals here: ​How To Run 5k In 27 Minutes​ ​How To Run 5k In 25 Minutes​ ​How To Run 5k In 22 Minutes​ ​How To Run 5k In 20 Minutes​ ​How To Run 5k In 18 Minutes​ Improve Your 5K Here

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Parkrun Records Are Gone To “Promote Inclusivity” And Runners Aren’t Happy About It

​The 2025 London Marathon Ballot Saw Record Numbers… But There’s More Than One Way To Secure A Bib​

🎉 The London Marathon is quickly becoming the world’s most popular race.

🎟 London Marathon organizers have reported that they received 840,318 people worldwide apply to the 2025 ballot.
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🇬🇧 Although the odds may not be in your favor, there are still a number of alternative ways you can secure your spot in the 2025 London Marathon.

How Get Into London

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​WATCH: Our Shoe Expert Alex Cyr Thinks Hoka's Newest Shoe Is Gravity Defying​

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