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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #466!

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​Spring is in the air, race season is heating up, and we’ve got big news! We're headed to Boston for marathon weekend—come hang out with us at our live event.

This week’s newsletter is all about the MVP of your gear closet: running shoes. From what’s trending to how to make them last, we’ve got your feet covered.

Plus, we’re breaking down popular workouts and catching up on what’s making waves in the running world.

• 🎤 Announcing Mile Zero: Our Boston 2025 live show: Join us in Boston on 19th April for an exclusive event on Newbury Street.
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• 👟 Latest podcast: Trainers, Super Shoes, and What to Actually Buy in 2025: If you’re asking “What running shoe should I buy right now?”—this is the episode for you.
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• 📏 How should running shoes fit?: Everything you need to know to buy your next pair.
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• 🏃‍♀️ All types of running, explained: 10 workouts every runner should know.
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• 🔄 Do you use a running shoe rotation? Rotate your shoes for better running.
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• 🦹‍♂️ The Barkley Marathons needs a villain. It’s time for David Goggins: The world's most mysterious ultramarathon just pulled off its greatest heel turn. Now, it needs an adversary worthy of the role.

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

💙💛 Come And See Us In Boston!​

Marathon Handbook invites you to an intimate live show on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Join the Marathon Handbook team as they dive deep into the lore, current state, and reality of running the Boston Marathon and how Boston runners can leverage the latest sports science in their marathon efforts on Monday.

A Q+A session will follow the talk, and then drinks and snacks will be provided with some time to hang out with the panel and attendees.

Each attendee will get a gift bag with some event-only merch and giveaways.

Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP right now!

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

🎧 New Podcast Episode: The Only Running Shoe Guide You Need in 2025 👟 From carbon plates to sky-high foam stacks, the running shoe world has never been more crowded—or confusing. In this week’s episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we break down the chaos and help you build your ideal shoe rotation. Plus, find out what’s on our feet right now—and what might be next for yours 👀🔥. WATCH NOW Or listen and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts:

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

📏 How Should Running Shoes Fit? Everything You Need To Know To Buy Your Next Pair​

🦶 How should running shoes really fit? It’s one of the most common questions runners ask—and for good reason.

In this guide, we break down everything from toe box space to heel lockdown so you can shop smart and stay injury-free 👟✅.

Your perfect pair is out there, and we’re here to help you find it!

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

🏃‍♀️ All Types Of Running, Explained: 10 Workouts Every Runner Should Know​

🏃‍♂️ Tempo runs, intervals, fartleks—oh my! If all the workout types in your training plan sound confusing, we’ve got you covered.

This guide breaks down 10 essential running workouts, what they’re for, and how to use them to train smarter 🧠🔥.

More variety, more progress, less burnout. Let’s go!

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

🔄 Running Shoe Rotation: Rotate Your Shoes For Better Running​

👟 Ever wish you had a reason to buy more running shoes? Here it is.

Rotating your shoes isn’t just a flex—it’s a smart strategy for injury prevention, performance, and longevity 🌀🦶.

This guide shows why mixing it up can keep you running stronger, longer.

🦹‍♂️ The Barkley Marathons Needs a Villain. It’s Time for David Goggins​

🌲 The Barkley Marathons isn’t just a race—it’s a twisted legend deep in the Tennessee woods. And after a brutal no-finisher year, it needs a new character to stir the pot. Enter David Goggins 🦹‍♂️.

Could one of the toughest men in endurance sports be the villain this wild saga deserves?

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