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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #326!

Happy Monday! We've got some exciting news about the 2025 Boston Marathon, plus the latest gear, training, and news from the running world.

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🎉 Did you run a qualifying time for the 2025 Boston Marathon? If you did, fire up your laptop because registration opens TODAY!​
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• 📋 So you've registered for Boston but don't know where to start with training? The good news is you still have plenty of time, and we've got lots of free training plans!​
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• 🔥 Now that the Olympic Games are over, where does track and field go? Michael Johnson may have just the solution.
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• 👟 The HOKA Tecton X 3 is the shoe that Vincent Bouillard not only wore to win the 2024 UTMB, but also helped design. We have everything you need to know about this shoe.
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• 🇫🇷 Our editor Alex took a trip to the French Alps for a training camp and gave us a glimpse into a day in the life.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🎉 Registration For The 2025 Boston Marathon Opens September 9 (AKA Today!)​

Registration for the 129th Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), begins today, September 9, and will run for five days, closing on September 13.
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The historic race will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, and will feature a field of around 30,000 runners.

​📋 Free Marathon Training Plans For All Abilities​

Whether you’re a beginner unsure how to train for a marathon, a pro looking to beat your personal best, or anywhere in between – you’re in the right place.

These marathon training plans have been refined and road-tested by tens of thousands of runners, and each comes in various formats.

​🔥 Is Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League The Post-Olympic Boon That Saves Track And Field?​

Every four years, the sport of track and field comes to the forefront as the Olympic Games puts the biggest stars on the TVs of millions of viewers.

However, following that two-week boom, fans, athletes, and those involved at the higher level of the sport are left wondering where to go from there. And most of the time, we’re left scratching our head with nowhere to go.

That was, until now.

​👟 The HOKA Tecton X 3—The Shoe Dominating Ultra Trail Racing​

HOKA has become a popular name among ultra trail runners, known for its innovative designs that cater to those seeking to cover long distances in challenging terrain.
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The HOKA Tecton X 3 is the brand’s latest and greatest gift to ultra trail runners who want to go fast.
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The shoe was worn by HOKA product developer and 2024 UTMB champion Vincent Bouillard, among other top finishers at UTMB, Hardrock, and Western States.

​🇫🇷 What It's Like to Run in the French Alps​