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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #657! We had a blast this week digging into your questions — from voice notes to emails — in our latest Mailbag podcast episode. It is packed with honest training advice, pacing tips, and even a few book recommendations. Alongside the new episode, we’re sharing an inspiring feature by Amby Burfoot, a deep dive into the NYC Marathon, and plenty of news, stories, and...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #656! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: The Cape Town Marathon is back, and this one’s special. The 2026 ballot has opened as the race enters its final year of Major candidacy. Could this be the moment Africa joins the Majors? Major change may be coming to the Olympics. Reports suggest the IOC will move to ban transgender women from female categories by...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #655! After our interview with Advanced Marathoning author Pete Pfitzinger, I wanted to dig deeper into some of the key lessons he shared about smart, effective marathon training — from threshold workouts to the value of interval sessions and when (or if) to add doubles. This newsletter pulls together all of the guides inspired by that conversation, so you can put his...