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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #359!

Happy Monday! After a thrilling New York City Marathon, we've got a stacked newsletter for you today!

Here's what I have for you:

• 🇦🇺 Abbott has announced a new addition to the World Marathon Majors, ending the "Six Star" era.
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• 🏃 So, the NYC Marathon inspired you, and now you want to run a marathon. The big question, then, is which marathon?
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• 🏆 The 2024 NYC Marathon crowned two new champions in Central Park following a thrilling race.
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• 🗽 Missed our live coverage of the race? Watch or listen to our instant reaction podcast below.​
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• ⏰ Find your perfect pace with our marathon pace calculator and crush your next race goals!
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• 🍻 Who doesn't love a post-race brew? Well, good news, it could come with some benefits.
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• 🛋️ From couch to marathon, we've got the perfect training plan to get you ready to run your best.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🇦🇺 Abbott Announces Sydney Marathon as Newest Addition to the World Marathon Majors​

In a historic announcement for the running world, Abbott and the World Marathon Majors (WMM) have revealed that the Sydney Marathon will officially join the prestigious ranks of the WMM series, making it the seventh race in the globally renowned series of elite marathons.

​🏃 Here Are The 10 Biggest Marathons In The World​

Participating in one of the world’s largest marathons offers an unmatched level of excitement and prestige.

Events like the Chicago, Berlin, and Tokyo—all part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors—draw tens of thousands of runners and spectators.
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The editors here at Marathon Handbook have compiled a list of some of the biggest marathons in the world so you can choose your next big race.

​🏆 Sheila Chepkirui And Abdi Nageeye Win 2024 New York City Marathon Against Top Fields​

The New York City Marathon is renowned for its relentless course, which features countless climbs and turns. The elite fields in both the men's and women's races were stacked, with defending champions Hellen Obiri and Tamirat Tola toeing the line.
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However, it wasn't a day for the defending champions, and two new winners were crowned in Central Park.

🗽 Watch Or Listen to Our Race Recap Show​

We covered every moment of the 2024 New York City Marathon live. And right after the elites crossed the finish line, our editors Alex and Michael broke down what it was like to be in NYC during the biggest running weekend of the year!

Or Listen to the Episode & Subscribe to the MH Podcast Here:

​⏰ Marathon Pace Calculator: Plan Your Target Pace + Splits​

If you have a target time for your next goal race, you'll want to make sure you know what splits and pace to run your best.
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Using our Marathon Pace Calculator, you can find out your splits and pace so that you're ready to run your best marathon!

​🍻 Drinking Beer After Running: Is Beer A Good Recovery Drink?​

It's hard to resist cracking open a post-race brew with your friends after a race. I mean, heck, you've earned it!
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But what are the benefits of that post-race brew (if any?), and are there any drawbacks?

​🛋️ Couch To Marathon – The Ultimate Training Guide (+ Training Plan)​

So, you're ready to go from watching the marathon at home on your couch to actually being part of the action.
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​We've got the ultimate guide and training plan to get you from couch to marathon!