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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #366!

Step into the final stretch of 2024 with us!

From Marathon Handbook's inaugural Best of 2024 running awards celebrating this year's most inspiring achievements to tips on keeping your marathon dreams alive even when winter drives your training indoors, this week's newsletter will motivate you to plan your next big running adventure. 💪🏼

Here is what I have for you today:

• 🎙️ Podcast alert: Marathon Handbook's best of 2024 running awards: Our editors' picks for top runners, controversies, and races that made 2024 unforgettable.
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• 🏃‍♂️ How to train for a marathon on a treadmill: Find out how to make treadmill sessions as effective as outdoor miles with advice from our expert coach.
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• 🍑 Wake up, sleepy glutes! Keep those glutes firing strong with these essential exercises designed to boost your power and prevent injury.
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• ❤️ What’s a typical average heart rate while running? Discover what heart rate zones say about your fitness and how they can guide your training.
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• 🤑 Ethiopian Runner’s $30,000 Detour: A surprising twist at the Hangzhou Marathon – watch how one runner’s costly misdirection made headlines.

Happy running! 😊 🏃🏻‍♀️

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

🎙️ Podcast: Who Are Our Runners of the Year?​

And the winner is...

Ready for the Oscars of running? In our latest podcast, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael roll out the red carpet for The Marathon Handbook 2024 Running Awards! 👟

From MVP runners to jaw-dropping race moments and spicy controversies, they’re dishing out all the top picks in the running world this year. Who will take home the “Golden Chevron”? Tune in to find out! 🏆

Watch on YouTube now 👆 or listen wherever you get your podcasts:
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Defending Champions Tamirat Tola And Hellen Obiri Headline Stacked Elite Fields For 2024 New York City Marathon

❄️ Marathon Training on a Treadmill: Top Tips to Tackle the “Dreadmill” this Winter ​

Winter is coming, and if you’re stuck indoors, don’t worry! We’ve got expert advice to help you conquer your marathon training without stepping outside. ❄️

Treadmill running may have a reputation as the “dreadmill,” but with a few smart adjustments, you can make it a valuable part of your routine. 🏃🏻‍♂️

Here’s how to stay motivated, hit your targets, and even enjoy it a little along the way! 💪🏼

🏋🏽‍♀️ Wake Up Those Sleepy Glutes: 11 Essential Exercises for Runners​

Sitting all day can leave your glutes dozing, but activating them can make all the difference in your running!

Strong, fired-up glutes help boost performance and protect against injuries. 🏋🏽‍♀️

From glute bridges to monster walks, these moves are perfect for adding to your routine to keep you running stronger and faster. 💪✨

❤️ What’s A Typical Average Heart Rate While Running?​

Nowadays, most fitness watches have built-in heart rate monitors, and if you aren't used to using heart rate data while training, you may be curious to know if you are in the "average" range. ⌚

In our guide, you'll see how understanding target heart rate zones can boost endurance, prevent burnout, and keep you on pace to crush your goals. 📈

📷 WATCH: Ethiopian Runner Takes $30,000 Detour After Being Misled at Hangzhou Marathon​

Wrong way! 🛑 Check out how this runner lost his crucial lead on the home stretch. ✋🏼