Today's newsletter brings together science, seasonal survival, and simplicity—just in time for the busy holiday stretch.
Based on our most recent interview with Marco Altini, we unpack what heart rate variability actually tells athletes (and what it doesn’t). We’re also tackling real-world winter running, and sharing a no-equipment strength workout you can knock out at home when gym time is hard to find this week.
Our interview with an elite athlete who bet everything on running. Hoka's Ahmed Muhumed moved to Flagstaff with just $150 to chase his dream of running for Team USA. On our latest pod, he tells his story.
The athlete’s guide to heart rate variability: What HRV really tells athletes about recovery, stress, and when to push or pull back.
The Marathon Project is back: Here’s everything you need to know.
Running in snow and ice safely: Practical winter running tips to help you stay upright when conditions get slippery.
Books every runner should read:From science and training to memoirs and culture, these are the books runners keep coming back to
Bodyweight workout for runners: Eleven simple exercises you can do at home—no equipment needed.
If you missed it… The deep value – and limits – of heart rate variability: Our in-depth interview with Marco Altini on using HRV wisely.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
Alex Cyr sits down with Hoka NAZ Elite runner Ahmed Muhumed, who quit his job, moved to Flagstaff with just $150, and bet everything on professional running. The result? National titles, Olympic contention, and a radically honest look at what it really takes to live like a pro. This is one of our most powerful conversations yet.
Trying to shop for a runner during the Christmas rush?
We pulled together the gifts we actually rely on all year, tested, approved, and not just another pair of shoes wrapped under the tree. Think smart, useful, and guaranteed-not-to-end-up-in-a-drawer gear.
Based on our most recent interview with Marco Altini—one of the world’s leading researchers in HRV—this four-part guide breaks down what heart rate variability actually tells you, and how to use it responsibly as an athlete.
From the underlying physiology to real-world training decisions, Marco helps cut through the hype and confusion so you can use HRV as a tool for smarter, more informed training.
Part 2: How do we measure heart rate variability? From wearables to chest straps, we break down the methods (ECG vs PPG), ideal timing, and best practices for getting reliable readings.
Part 4: What are the myths and facts about heart rate variability? Here, we bust common myths—like chasing the “perfect” HRV—and clarify how to use HRV responsibly, including pitfalls like arrhythmias, readiness scores, and real-time stress tracking.
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
The Marathon Project is back for the first time since 2020, and it’s returning to a very different marathon landscape.
With a performance-first format, a capped amateur field, and a quietly compelling elite lineup, this weekend’s race may say more about where marathon running is headed than who wins.
With Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner, getting to the gym can feel nearly impossible—but that doesn’t mean strength training has to fall off your radar.
This guide shows how a simple, effective bodyweight workout you can do at home helps runners stay strong, durable, and injury-resistant during the busiest time of year—no equipment, no excuses.
Based on questions we have received on the podcast, this guide tackles how to keep running safely when snow and ice take over.
From traction and footwear to form tweaks and smart training adjustments, we break down how to stay upright, stay warm, and know when it’s smarter to swap a run for cross-training instead.
Thomas sits down with Marco Altini, a prominent researcher in HRV, advisor to Aura, and dedicated ultrarunner, to discuss one of the most talked-about metrics in the running world today: Heart Rate Variability.
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