๐Ÿš€ The power of tempo runs


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Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Katelyn here with newsletter #421!

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If thereโ€™s one workout I never skip, itโ€™s a threshold runโ€”the ultimate efficiency workout for building endurance and speed for your marathon.

Aside from threshold training tips, Iโ€™ve got a race profile for you of my favorite stage race, The Coastal Challenge, which is in full swing this week.

Plus, weโ€™re diving into cardiac drift, the latest news in running, and how Nikeโ€™s Super Bowl ad mightโ€™ve backfired.

  • ๐Ÿš€ Unlock your speed: Why tempo runs are the secret to faster racing: The secret sauce to endurance and speedโ€”find out why threshold runs are a must.
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  • ๐ŸŒด The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica: Race profile: Six days, 240K through the jungleโ€”get the full breakdown of this epic stage race.
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  • โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Cardiac drift: What it is and how it affects your training: Why your heart rate rises even when your pace stays the sameโ€”and how to manage it.
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  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ How Nikeโ€™s Super Bowl ad exposed the companyโ€™s biggest weakness: Bold marketing, but at what cost? A closer look at Nikeโ€™s latest controversy.
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  • ๐Ÿšจ Is track and field in a losing battle against doping? New findings suggest the fight against doping is far from overโ€”hereโ€™s what you need to know.

Happy running! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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๐Ÿš€ Unlock Your Speed: Why Tempo Runs Are The Secret To Faster Racingโ€‹

Want to run stronger, push your limits, and feel in control at faster paces? ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ Tempo runs are the key!

They train your body to sustain a hard effort for longerโ€”so come race day, youโ€™re ready to crush it. ๐Ÿ’ช

Learn how to do them right and get coach-approved workouts to level up your training!

๐ŸŒด Race Profile: The Coastal Challenge Costa Ricaโ€‹

Six days. 240km. Jungles, beaches, mountains, and river crossingsโ€”The Coastal Challenge is a stage race like no other. ๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ”ฅ

If you crave adventure, endurance, and stunning scenery, this oneโ€™s for you!

Ready to test your limits in paradise? ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ…

โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Cardiac Drift: What It Is And How It Affects Your Trainingโ€‹

Ever noticed your heart rate creeping up, even when your pace stays the same? Thatโ€™s cardiac driftโ€”a natural physiological response that can impact your training. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

Learn whatโ€™s happening and how to adjust your workouts for smarter endurance gains! โณ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ How Nikeโ€™s Super Bowl Ad Exposed the Companyโ€™s Biggest Weaknessโ€‹

What was meant to be a powerful message of female empowerment turned into a PR disaster for Nike. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

From a controversial song choice to its own history of mistreating women, the ad exposed more than it inspired. ๐Ÿคฏ

Is Nike losing its grip on the running world? ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Is Track And Field In A Losing Battle Against Doping? Hereโ€™s What The Anti-Doping Authorities Found In 2024โ€‹

Despite ramped-up testing ahead of the Olympics, 2024 saw a surge in doping cases, with high-profile bans, shocking statistics, and a growing crisis in endurance running nations. ๐Ÿš”๐Ÿ“ˆ

Can anti-doping authorities keep up, or is the sport fighting a losing battle? ๐Ÿค”โš–๏ธ

โšก Want a Faster Marathon Time? Just Add More Easy Miles, Says New Mega Study (YouTube)

In this video, Thomas breaks down a massive new study of 150,000+ marathoners.

The takeaways are many, but if you're planning to add speedwork to improve your marathon time...you may wish to watch this first:

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