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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #640! 🎉

Happy Saturday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• ⚡️ Nike has just built robot running shoes to help you move further, easier, but they won't help you set a new marathon PR.
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• 👟 The moment when your fresh box of brand new running shoes arrives is always an exciting one. But don't get too ahead of yourself; first you need to break them in.​
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• 🌲 The race with no finish line pushed runners to their limits and beyond. After five days, Phil Gore stood as world champion, while Sarah Perry rewrote the women’s record.
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• 🏅 After a chaotic 2025 season, USATF promises structure, sponsorship, and support with a new national tour starting in 2026.​
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• 🏃‍♂️ Managing Editor and Ultrarunning Coach Katelyn shares her recommendations for first-timers taking on 100 miles!
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• 🚫 A year after running the fastest marathon in history, Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years for doping. Her world record remains...but her legacy may never recover.
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• 🌟 WATCH: The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change Running Forever

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

👟 How To Break In New Running Shoes: Guide, Benefits + 7 Pro Tips

New shoes? Don’t lace up too soon.

Breaking them in properly can save you from blisters, sore arches, and early burnout.

Here’s how to make your next pair feel perfect from day one.

🌲 Phil Gore Wins Backyard Ultra World Title After Nearly Five Days Of Running

After nearly five days of nonstop running, Australia’s Phil Gore was the last man standing, claiming the Backyard Ultra world title.

Britain’s Sarah Perry made history too, breaking the women’s record.

🚫 Ruth Chepngetich Banned 3 Years for Doping Violation

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been handed a three-year ban after testing positive for a banned diuretic.

Her 2:09:56 Chicago record still stands...for now.

🥇 USATF Launches New Domestic Track Tour In Attempt to Fix Crowded U.S. Calendar

Too many meets, not enough fans, but USATF says it has the solution.

The new 2026 USATF Tour promises to streamline the U.S. track season with unified branding and financial backing.

But can the federation pull it off?

🏃‍♂️ Our Top 10 Tips For Your First 100 Miler, From Our Ultrarunning Coach

Thinking of running 100 miles? You’ll laugh, cry, question your sanity, and love it.

Our ultrarunning coach Katelyn shares her best tips to survive (and actually enjoy) your first 100-miler.

⚡️ Could Nike’s New “Powered” Shoe Do for Running What E-Bikes Did for Cycling?

Nike just unveiled a powered running shoe, complete with a motor, battery, and drive system. It’s not for elites, but for everyday runners who want to go farther with less effort.

Could this be running’s e-bike moment?

🌟 WATCH: The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change Running Forever

What will the marathon look like in 2050? In this episode, the Marathon Handbook team explores the future of running with futurist Bill Quinn from TCS.

From AI-assigned corrals to morphing shirts, nanotech wearables, and AR for spectators — this is a look into how technology will transform racing, training, and the marathon experience.

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