🇬🇧 We need to talk about London

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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #486! 🎉

Happy Monday!

Here's what I have for you today:

🌎 The elite women went out well under world-record pace at the 2025 London Marathon, but it was Tigst Assefa who was the only one to maintain the pace.
🇬🇧 Sabastian Sawe dominates the men's London Marathon to claim victory, while marathon GOAT Eliud Kipchoge finishes 6th in his first race back since the Olympics.
☀️ The heat impacted even the best runners at this year's London Marathon, and with summer around the corner, here's what you need to know about your HR in the heat.
🧃 With the heat also comes a reminder of the importance of hydration for optimal performance.
🎬 WATCH: 2025 London Marathon Preview + Nike Breaking4: Elite Race Picks, Streaming Tips & Course Guide

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🇬🇧 LISTEN/WATCH: Our London Marathon Recap Podcast

We were live onsite at the finish line to watch history being made in London, with a women's only world record and the coronation of a new super talent on the men's side. Listen to our editors break down what they saw on a lovely, speedy day in sunny London!

Watch the episode above on YouTube, or listen below wherever you get your podcasts👇

Miss the race? Replay our entire live Watch-Along Show on Youtube here:

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🌎 Tigst Assefa Shatters Women’s-Only World Record at the 2025 London Marathon

Tigst Assefa crossed the finish line in 2:15:50, smashing the previous women’s-only world record of 2:16:16 — set by Peres Jepchirchir in London just last year.

It was a moment of sheer dominance and redemption for Assefa, who captured silver in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics and had been eyeing a major win ever since.

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🇬🇧 2025 London Marathon Men’s Results: Sabastian Sawe Dominates to Claim Victory in 2:02:27

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe delivered a masterclass in tactical racing and raw strength to win the 2025 TCS London Marathon, clocking a brilliant 2:02:27 and overpowering a stellar field that included legends like Eliud Kipchoge and rising stars such as Jacob Kiplimo.

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☀️ Heat and Heart Rate Zones: How Weather Can Affect Your Training HR

In this guide, we will discuss heart rate training, specifically how heat and heart rate are related and how you may need to adjust your training when the air temperature rises.

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🧃 Hydration For Runners: Everything You Need To Know

Staying properly hydrated can enhance your running performance—or derail it completely if you don’t get it right.

Too little, and you’re dragging through miles, dizzy, fatigued, and cramping. Too much, and you’re dealing with stomach slosh or, in extreme cases, hyponatremia (we’ll get to this later).

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