Weโre here in Toronto for the Waterfront Marathon this weekend โ and the city is buzzing with energy. Between shakeout runs, race kit pickups, and post-race plans, it will be packed!
This week on the podcast, we chatted all things marathon pacing, corral debacles (weโve all been there ๐ ), and what to do once the race is behind you, especially with winter training right around the corner.
๐๏ธ New podcast: Running into the future: The next era of the marathon: Alex and TCS futurist Bill Quinn explore whatโs coming for marathoners worldwide. โ
๐จ The best supershoes right now: Weโve ranked the fastest racing shoes on the market โ tested, reviewed, and ready to make you fly. โ
๐ Master your marathon pace: Calculate & execute the perfect race strategy: Learn how to find your ideal pace, train for it, and adjust for hilly courses like New York. โ
๐ฅ David Goggins just crushed the Moab 240, again: At 50, the ultrarunning legend shows no signs of slowing down in back-to-back 200-mile races. โ
โ๏ธ Want to get faster? Try out the 80/20 running method: The science-backed training approach that proves running slower can actually make you faster. โ
๐จ๐ผโโ๏ธ On faces class-action lawsuit over squeaky Cloudmonster shoes: Consumers allege the brand ignored a known defect in its high-priced running shoesโ โ
๐ Run your fastest 5k yet: The advanced 5k training plan for a new PR: A focused plan packed with workouts, pacing strategies, and expert tips for experienced runners.
Happy running! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโญ
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
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Whatโs A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
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๐โโ๏ธ Marathon Weekend In Toronto! Join Katelyn, Alex, and Michael On The Ground ๐จ๐ฆ
Weโre here in Toronto for an unforgettable TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon weekend โ packed with events, shakeout runs, and celebrations of running culture. โ Weโll be hosting live events, meeting runners, and bringing the community together โ and weโd love for you to join us, especially for our Marathon Handbook Live Podcast on Saturday. ๐๏ธ
Below are some canโt-miss highlights happening throughout the weekend ๐
๐ October 17 (10 AM โ 8 PM) & October 18 (10 AM โ 6 PM)โ ๐ Enercare Centre, Hall A โ 100 Princesโ Blvdโ Explore the latest running gear, meet your favorite brands, and soak up the pre-race excitement.
๐ Friday, October 17 | 10 AM โ 7 PMโ ๐ UIM Headquartersโ Discover the exclusive collab drop from Bandit Running and United in Motion โ a blend of performance and style made for the modern runner.
๐ Saturday, October 18 | 9:00 AMโ ๐ Starting from the ASICS booth at the Enercare Centreโ Join ASICS for a community shakeout celebrating women who run! This event highlights the power of movement and supports breaking barriers for women in sport.
๐ Saturday, October 18 | 4:00 PMโ ๐ Enercare Centre โ Hall A Stage โโ Weโre going live! Join us for a special Marathon Handbook Live Podcast featuring Canadian marathon legend Natasha Wodak. Expect insider stories, laughs, and a look at whatโs next in marathon running. โ ๐ Donโt miss this โ come say hi and be part of the show!
Ever wonder how to plan your race seasonโand actually pace it right? ๐โโ๏ธ๐จ In this episode, Alex, Michael, and I answer listener questions about marathon pacing, corral mix-ups, and how to build a smart winter base before your next big race. โ๏ธ๐
Then, we shift gears for a fascinating chat with futurist Bill Quinn, who joins Alex to explore the future of marathons ๐๏ธโจ โ from new tech and sustainability trends to how racing itself might evolve over the next decade.
Itโs a mix of real-world coaching advice ๐ช and big-picture inspiration ๐ you wonโt want to miss! ๐ง
๐โโ๏ธ๐จ Letโs talk marathon pacing โ and how to actually get it right.
As a coach (and runner whoโs learned the hard way ๐ ), I can tell you that pacing is everything. In this guide, Iโll walk you through how to calculate your ideal race pace, give you my favorite race pace workouts to add to your training, and show you exactly how to adjust your pacing strategy for hilly courses โ like New York in just a couple of weeks ๐ฝ.
At 50 years old, he just pushed his limits in one of the toughest endurance races on Earth โ and the result? Letโs just say, classic Goggins. ๐ค๐๏ธ
After another brutal multi-day ultra, he proved once more that pain is optional โ quitting isnโt.
๐ Are you guilty of running too hard, too often? Donโt worry โ we all do it (even when we know better). I used to think pushing the pace every day would make me faster, but it turns out the real secret is slowing way down on the easy days, and running super strong on the hard days. ๐ข
In this guide, Iโm breaking down the 80/20 running rule โ why running easy most of the time actually helps you crush PRs, recover better, and love running more.
Turkey Trot season is almost here! ๐ฆ๐โโ๏ธ
If youโre toeing the line this year, make it count โ our advanced 5K training plan will help you run smarter, stronger, and maybe even snag that PR before Thanksgiving dinner. ๐ฅง
๐โโ๏ธ๐จ Ready to talk super shoes? Our resident shoe expert, Alex Cyr, just updated our 2025 power rankings of the fastest racing shoes in the world โ the carbon-plated rockets designed to chase PRs and break records.
From Nike to Adidas to the newest surprises of the season, weโve tested, ranked, and reviewed them all. Check out the full list (plus YouTube reviews ๐ฅ) and see which super shoe deserves your next start line spot.
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #632! ๐ Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: ๐ฆ Don't miss your chance to run Sydney - the newest Major Marathon! The ballot is about to close! ๐ด๐ป Itโs been a few days since the Chicago Marathon, and the internet debates are still strong. This time, itโs about Matt Choi, the influencer whoโs no stranger to controversy. ๐ When you get to the start line of your...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐๐ผ Katelyn here with newsletter #631! Weโre back from Chicago and ready to get back to it! ๐โ๏ธโจToday, Iโve got the science behind how running eases the mind, sharing a DIY VOโ max test you can try, my go-to post-run stretches, and a look at how much the pros took home in Chicago. ๐ง Can running really ease anxiety? We dig into the science (and runner stories) behind how lacing up your shoes can calm your...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #630! ๐ Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: ๐ WATCH: Chicago Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast: Katelyn, Alex, and Michael break down everything that happened on Sunday. ๐ Here are next yearโs Chicago Marathon Qualifying Times (...and they're fast). ๐โ๏ธ Are you part of the marathon club? Here's how many people in the world have run 42.2 km. ๐บ๐ธ WATCH: The new...
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