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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #567!

Training for your best-ever half marathon? That’s the theme of today’s edition—and the latest episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast.

But even if you’re not chasing a 13.1 PR, these training guides and stories are packed with valuable tips to level up your running. From threshold workouts to daily nutrition strategies, we’ve got you covered—plus a few headlines from the wild side of the running world. 🏃‍♀️🔥

• 🎧 Podcast: How to run your fastest ever half marathon: Katelyn, Alex, and Michael break down training tips, key workouts, and race-day strategies for hitting a new PR.
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• 🏃‍♂️ Threshold training: Your path to a new PR: Discover why threshold runs might be the most effective workout in your training toolbox.
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• 🥗 You day-to-day fueling guide for training success: A sports nutrition coach explains how to eat during training for energy, recovery, and performance.
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• 🌩️ Romanian ultrarunner dies during Bucovina Ultra Rocks amid violent storm: Unforeseen weather triggers chaos, 23 rescues, and cancellations at the mountain race in Suceava County
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• 🇺🇸 Preview: 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships: Key storylines, comeback bids, and loaded sprint fields to watch in Eugene this weekend.
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• 🌭 Vancouver runner completes Costco-themed marathon across five warehouses: Amir Nikravan’s “Costco Marathon” featured food court pit stops and a hot dog costume—yes, really.
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• 📝 How to train for a half marathon: Everything you need to know: Start-to-finish guidance to build endurance, stay consistent, and cross the line strong.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

​🎙️How To Run Your Fastest Ever Half Marathon​

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Ready to run your fastest half marathon yet?

In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Katelyn, Alex, and Michael break down the training, workouts, and race-day strategies that helped them get quicker—and how you can too.

From hot takes to pro tips, this episode is packed with everything you need to crush 13.1 💥🎧

Or listen and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts:

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🏃‍♂️ Threshold Training Guide For Runners: Your Path To A New PR​

🔥 Want to run faster without burning out? Threshold training is your secret weapon!

💥 Learn how to master this “comfortably hard” workout to boost endurance, pacing, and race-day performance 🏃‍♀️💨. Dive in to discover key workouts and expert tips from a running coach!

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🥗 Your Day-to-Day Fueling Guide for Training Success​

Fuel smarter, run stronger! 🥗🏃‍♀️

This guide breaks down everything you need to know about run training nutrition—from what to eat day-to-day to how to hydrate and recover.

We’ve even included sample meals, snack ideas, and expert tips to keep you energized all the way to race day. 💪🥤

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

⛰️ Romanian Ultrarunner Dies During Bucovina Ultra Rocks Amid Violent Storm​

A tragic turn at Romania’s Bucovina Ultra Rocks race this weekend has left the trail running community in mourning.

A sudden, violent mountain storm triggered a fatal accident and a large-scale rescue effort—here’s what we know so far. 🌩️⛰️

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

💥 PREVIEW: 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships​

The road to Tokyo starts in Eugene 🎌💥The 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships kick off this week with loaded fields, high stakes, and more than a few surprises in store.

From Sha’Carri and Lyles to Mu, Houlihan, and America’s fastest teens—you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🍕 Vancouver Runner Completes Costco-Themed Marathon Across Five Warehouses​

🍕🏃‍♂️🥤 A runner in a hot dog suit just completed a full marathon... linking five Costcos, food court snacks included.

What started as a quirky idea turned into one of Vancouver’s most joyful (and bizarre) endurance events of the year. You’ve got to see this to believe it.

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🏃‍♀️ How To Train For A Half Marathon: Everything You Need To Know​

🏃‍♀️🎯 Whether you're just starting out or chasing a new PR, our ultimate half-marathon training guide has everything you need—including links to all our top resources, free training plans, fueling tips, and expert advice.💪📅

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