Happy Monday! β β Here's what I have for you today:
ποΈββοΈ Including strength training in your weekly routine is important for being a well-rounded runner. Here's your complete guide. β
β°οΈ Ultra-Trail Shudao and HOKA Pacific Trails California added to UTMB World Series, and will serve as qualifiers for the UTMB Finals in Chamonix. β
π Build better systems, not just goals: These 7 habits of highly effective runners help you stay consistent on the toughest days. β
π From pacing strategy to strength training, hereβs how to fine-tune your fitness, avoid common pitfalls, and feel strong from the starting line to the final sprint of your fastest 5K. β
πͺ WATCH: Avoid These Race Selection Mistakes Runners Always Regret
Including strength training in your weekly routine is important for being a well-rounded, strong athlete and runner, staying injury-free, and performing at your best in your training sessions and races.
In this guide, we have created a strength training program for runners designed to support your needs as an athlete, improve performance, and decrease the risk of injury.
The UTMB World Series is expanding its global footprint again, with two new events slated for November 2025: Ultra-Trail Shudao in Chinaβs Sichuan Province and HOKA Pacific Trails California along the stateβs dramatic Central Coast.
Both races will offer qualifying stones for the UTMB World Series Finals, the holy grail of international trail running held each summer in Chamonix, France.
Ever find yourself staring at your running shoes, but suddenly the couch looks a lot more appealing?
Itβs totally normal, we all experience highs and lows in motivation. But the difference between runners who consistently show up and those who struggle often comes down to one thing:
Once you have finished your first 5K, you might want to set your sights on getting faster and improving your goal time. Experienced runners alike may want to chip away at their 5K personal bests, looking for new ways to improve their speed.
Whether youβre a newbie runner or a seasoned pavement pounder, weβve got our top training tips to help you crush your next 5K and leave that old PR in the dust! Grab your running shoes, and letβs get to it.
Struggling to pick your next race? Whether youβre planning a fall marathon, chasing a half PR, lining up your first ultra, or just figuring out how to balance life and race goals, this episode has you covered. β In this candid and practical conversation, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci share their own race planning philosophies, mistakes, lessons learned, and strategic tips for choosing races that align with your goals, without wrecking your body, budget, or schedule.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Happy Sunday, runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #677! The speed journey continues! As you know, Iβve been laser-focused on sharpening my 5K these past couple of months, and today Iβm sharing the plans, strategies, and guides that can help any runner drop their time too. We also break down the controversy behind World Athletics' top award, and give you an early look at Onβs 2026 shoe lineup: John Korir capped...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #676! π Happy Saturday!Here's what I have for you today: Breathing might seem automatic, but how you do it can impact more than you think. We compare nose vs mouth breathing and how some runners are retraining their breathing to boost performance. The winners were announced, the applause landed, and then the familiar question returned: did World Athletics actually reward the...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #675! Greetings from San Antonio! Weβve got a packed lineup for you today, including our editorial teamβs first impressions from day one at TRE (The Running Event), a practical guide to testing your fitness with the Cooper test, expert-backed fueling tips for your pre-run meals, and a marathon long run breakdown to help you train smarter. Get inspired for your next run:...
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