Happy Wednesday! (And Merry Christmas Eve!!)​ ​ Here's what I have for you today:
Missed shipping deadlines don’t have to mean panic gifts. The best last-minute runner presents are usually small, practical, and already sitting on shelves at your local running shop.​ ​
WATCH: Brooks Running Shoes 2026 REVEALED l Hyperion Elite 6, Glycerin Max 2, Glycerin Flex, AND MORE ​
Gels can be the difference between finishing strong and hitting the wall. Get it right, and they become a powerful tool. Get it wrong, and they can derail an otherwise perfect race. ​
Most running shoe problems don’t start at mile 20; they start the moment you buy the wrong size. Toe box space, heel slip, midfoot pressure, and even sock choice all matter more than most runners think when it comes to comfort and injury risk. ​
WATCH: From $150 to LA28 Contender: How Ahmed Muhumed Went All-In to Become One of America’s Best Runners ​
Few workouts deliver more bang for your buck than hill sprints. Just a handful of hard efforts can sharpen speed, strengthen muscles, and expose weaknesses you didn’t know you had. ​
WATCH: 2026 Garmin Watches Preview l Forerunner Series Update, Fenix 8, Venu X1 ​
Every December, runners face the same quiet dilemma: do you lace up on Christmas, or let the day be different? The question isn’t really about fitness at all; it's what choosing to run (or not) can reveal about how running fits into your life.​ ​
WATCH: The Biggest Running Stories of 2025: Grand Slam Track Collapse, Harry Styles’ Marathon & What's Next
You don’t need to know someone’s pace, shoe model, or training plan to buy them a good running gift.
The safest options are the things they’ll burn through before their next long run. ​ ​And you can find all of these at the eleventh hour at your local running shop.
The Marathon Handbook team traveled to The Running Event in San Antonio, Texas to check out Brooks' new line of running shoes for 2026.
Here, Managing Editor Katelyn Tocci, Senior Editor Alex Cyr and Brooks product line manager Tina Danforth present the fleet of Brooks running shoes that will define 2026.
Buying running shoes is deceptively simple until it isn’t. Feet change, brands fit differently, and the wrong half-size can mean months of discomfort.
Knowing what a proper fit actually feels like can save your training... and your toenails.
Ahmed Muhumed is one of the fastest-rising stars in American distance running — but his journey to the top was anything but guaranteed. In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, host Alex Cyr sits down with HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Ahmed Muhumed to unpack the bold decision that changed his life: quitting his job, moving to Flagstaff with just $150 to his name, and betting everything on professional running.
Watch company Garmin is charging into 2026 with a full slate of new products for runners. In this video, Harry Hayde, product strategy manager at Garmin, walks managing editor Katelyn Tocci and senior editor Alex Cyr through the best watches for beginning road runners, advanced marathoners, and the most hardcore of trail enthusiasts.
The Marathon Handbook Podcast breaks down the biggest stories in running from the second half of 2025. From the collapse of the Grand Slam Track League and unpaid athletes, to Harry Styles’ sub-3 marathon, the rise of Conner Mantz, the debate over Sydney as a World Marathon Major, and unforgettable moments from Tokyo Worlds, Chicago, Berlin, New York, and Valencia — we cover it all.
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Keep, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #690! 🎉 Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: WATCH: Previewing the New Balance 1080v15 l What's new in the brand's flagship running shoe? If your holiday shopping list is full of runners and you’re running out of ideas, this year’s editor-tested gift guide has you covered. From clever stocking stuffers to big-ticket surprises, these are the picks our team...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #689! Today's newsletter brings together science, seasonal survival, and simplicity—just in time for the busy holiday stretch. Based on our most recent interview with Marco Altini, we unpack what heart rate variability actually tells athletes (and what it doesn’t). We’re also tackling real-world winter running, and sharing a no-equipment strength workout you can knock out...
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