Happy Wednesday! We've got some thought-provoking reads to get you through the mid-week slump.
Here's what I have for you today:
🧐 Ruth Chepngetich's world record was unequivocally the greatest marathon performance of all time... but was it toogreat? Running legend Amby Burfoot shares his thoughts in an editorial, then we jumped on and recorded a special video podcast episode with Amby - linked below.
🕵🏻 The doping problem in endurance running goes far beyond the surface and has several deep-rooted causes.
🎉 If watching friends, family, and the elite runners in Chicago this weekend wasn't enough to make you want to run a marathon... here are six more reasons to run a marathon.
5️⃣ Our resident shoe editor and YouTuber, Alex Cyr breaks down the training he put in to run a sub 15-minute 5k.
Photo: Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris/MH illustration
Ruth Chepngetich’s epic 2:09:56 world record in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday was unequivocally the greatest marathon performance of all time.
And that makes our editor-at-large (and Boston Marathon winner) Amby Burfoot "queasy." In fact, he says in his op-ed for the site that he's been left "outraged" by the state of elite women's marathoning, and was moved to write about it.
Amby Burfoot, Jessy Carveth, and Michael Doyle discuss the problems with this new world record, and what could be done to build back trust in these increasingly unbelievable performances in the marathon:
The world of athletics has been rocked by a growing number of runners being caught doping.
The surge in such incidents has raised questions about the pervasive corruption in the governing bodies, athlete personnel, and healthcare systems that enable this alarming trend.
Experts believe that at the root of the issue lies the complex web of poverty and desperation plaguing developing countries.
Marathon running is an epic physical endurance feat. 26.2 miles is way beyond what an average person living in modern society could cover on foot.
For practically anyone, running a marathon involves a serious amount of commitment, training, preparation, and, at times, sustained discomfort. Regardless of your reason for signing up for a marathon, here are a few of the benefits that might help motivate you along the way.
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Our senior editor and master gear tester Alex Cyr left our YouTube studio and hit the road with his camera in search of a speedy 5K race.
In this video, he shares how he prepares to run a fast 5K, 10K, and half marathon goal race. Even if you aren't aiming for this insanely speedy PR, his training tips and approach to racing are worth the watch!
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #460! Today was a big one on the podcast — we dug into some of the most iconic milestones in running: the elusive Boston Qualifier, the legendary 4-minute mile, and the nearly mythic sub-2-hour marathon. To accompany our discussion, we’ve got a nice batch of guides to fuel your goals — plus a special feature from Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot on what not to do on...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #459! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤔 Hot take: novelist Haruki Murakami crushes ultra tough-guy David Goggins at running—by employing an approach called "ergodicity." We explain below.👇 🥩 Protein is something you hear a lot in the realm of body building and strength training, but did you know it's also a crucial part of nutrition for runners? 👀 A new...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #458! Peak weeks and racing season are officially here. Whether you’re gearing up for a goal race or adjusting after a few setbacks, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re discussing all things race prep—from smart carb loading and missed training time to knowing when it’s time to retire your shoes. And in running news, a powerful new app making running safer for everyone...
