Our top 5K tips for your best race 🔥


Hi runners, 👋🏼

Katelyn here with newsletter #333!

Get ready for an action-packed edition today as we explore the exciting Abbott World Marathon Majors, share essential tips for your next 5K PR, and dive into Alex's hilarious Strava saga. 🏃‍♀️✨

Here’s what I have for you today:

  • 🎙️ Latest podcast alert! Join Alex, Michael, and Katelyn as they dive into the thrilling world of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, learn about the new Boston Marathon qualifying times, and catch Alex's top tips to score that elusive 5K PR.
  • 🏅 Our top 5K PR training tips: Whether you're just starting out or looking to shave off a few seconds, we’ve got you covered on how to PR in your next 5K.
  • 🌏 The Sydney marathon may become the seventh world major marathon—what does this mean for six-star finishers?
  • 😂 Strava Shenanigans: Don’t miss Alex's latest hilarious video about getting blocked from Strava!

Happy running! 🙂 🏃‍♀️

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

🎙️ Podcast: From Sydney Dreams to Boston Schemes: Chasing PRs and Marathon Majors

Tune in to this week’s episode as Alex, Katelyn, and Michael dive into the exciting possibility of the Sydney Marathon joining the Abbott World Marathon Majors! 🌏

Plus, get the scoop on the new 2026 Boston Marathon qualifying times and hear Alex share his inspiring journey to a recent 5K PR, complete with his top tips to help you achieve yours! 🏅

Don't miss it! 🎙️

Watch on YouTube now 👆 or listen wherever you get your podcasts:

🏅 14 Training Tips To Build Towards a 5K PR

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Ready to conquer your next 5K? 🌟

Whether a newbie or a seasoned runner, hitting a personal record is within your reach. Dive into our top training tips to boost your speed and help you leave your old PR in the dust.

From building a solid base to incorporating speed workouts, we have the strategies to elevate your racing game. 🏃‍♂️🏅

🌏 The Sydney Marathon May Become The Seventh World Major Marathon—What Does This Mean For Six-Star Finishers?

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Exciting news for marathon enthusiasts! 🌍

The TCS Sydney Marathon is about to become the seventh race in the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, marking a historic first for Oceania.

As the race undergoes its final assessments, find out what this could mean for current Six Star finishers and how Sydney's unique course may shake up the elite marathon landscape.

Will the beloved Six Star Medal remain a coveted prize? 🏅

📹 Watch: You Blocked Me On Strava?

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