We've just come off an exhilarating Western States 100-miler, the USA Olympic Trials and training season is in full swing. Our running motivation, whether on the road, track, or trails, is stronger than ever.
Today, we have a lineup that'll inspire and prepare you to get out there, give it your all, and maybe even set a new and exciting goal.
And if you're looking for something to encourage you to get out and bag more miles this summer, check out our Summer Runnin' Challenge!
🏃♂️ How to increase your mileage...and stay injury-free: We dive into our top tips on how to run longer and build that unbeatable endurance while staying healthy.
🌟 Ready to tackle a 100-miler? Fresh from the excitement of Western States, we're dishing out the ultimate guide on tackling your first 100-miler. It's time to dream big and run far.
👟 How to choose running shoes: Check out our new running shoe guide from our expert Alex Cyr, packed with the latest and greatest to keep your feet happy for miles and miles.
🎙️ Podcast preview: Get the inside scoop on our next podcast featuring Team USA as they gear up for Paris and our thoughts on the buzz-worthy docuseries Sprint on Netflix. Grab some popcorn, and let's dive in.
🌆 The 2025 Chicago Marathon announced qualification times… and they’re fast: Faster than Boston's?
To celebrate, our team going to do a special audience Q+A.
So, if you've got a burning question for Katelyn, Alex, Michael, or Jessy, now's your chance to put it to the team. Just hit reply and send in your question - whether it's about run training, shoes, or just something random.
There are few things more exciting than crossing a 100-mile finish line. The adrenaline, the fatigue, the mixed emotions.
The exhilarating feeling never gets old. You just feel invincible…and broken at the same time.
In this guide, I will share my top ten tips as a running coach and multiple 100-miler finisher to help you train efficiently and successfully for your big race! ⛰️
Congratulations to last week's winner, Jo-Anne Laroque-Manish for her epic #summerrunnin social posting.
This week's challenge: most activities logged from 2nd to 9th Aug.
We'll monitor everyone's progress on Race Roster and find the person who does the most activities, and send the winner a KT Tape marathon bundle and Rab Adrift backpack.
Not Signed Up Yet? Here's The Story:
Summer can be a challenging time to keep bagging those miles. It's hot; people are on vacation; it's easier to stay home and watch the Olympics.
So join our virtual challenge to keep yourself accountable, bag some sweaty miles, and win some cool prizes!
How it works:
sign up for the 28-day challenge,
choose a distance goal for yourself (50, 100, 150, 200, 250 miles ... or go "unleashed" to run as much as you can),
aim to hit that goal between July 14 and Aug. 11,
share your progress and stories in our groups and on socials,
Get an exclusive MH Tee and participate in mini-challenges and giveaways!*
the challenge closes at the end of the Summer Olympics, Aug. 11.
The Boston Marathon is touted for its challenging qualification times, and achieving the stringent standard is a reason for celebration among marathon runners.
While many consider qualifying for Boston one of the most challenging things a marathon runner can do,it seems the Chicago Marathon also wants a piece of that reputation.
The organizers recently released the qualifying times for the 2025 edition and made some dramatic changes.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast A tiny ask before we jump in today: please consider clicking here to add Marathon Handbook as a preferred source in Google; this will mean our articles will surface more often in your search results and feed. Thanks! Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #609! From Berlin Marathon bold predictions to shock wins on the track and even a new “sport” that pits age against science, it’s been a day full of...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #608! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🌟 From first 5Ks to ultramarathon dreams, find the perfect goal to keep you motivated and moving forward! 🏆 Kenyan star Faith Kipyegon joins Hicham El Guerrouj as the only athletes with four world titles in the 1500m after a dominant display in Tokyo. 💆♀️ Are you feeling sore after running? Have you tried a runner’s...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #607! 🎉 Happy Tuesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🦄 2026 Boston Marathon applications surge past 33,000 and highlight the race’s continued prestige and limited field 🏆 Uruguayan runner, Julia Paternain, finishes third in just her second marathon, making national history in Tokyo heat 🧇 Fueling can make or break your run. See how you can perform at your best by eating...
