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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #661!

As runners, we all love hearing stories that remind us our best years on the roads don’t have to be behind us.

Our latest interview with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, inspires today’s newsletter and serves as a masterclass in late-career speed.

Nick has run his fastest three marathons in his 40s (yes, seriously fast times!), and he shared the mindset shifts, training tweaks, and small details that made those breakthroughs possible.

Today’s guides get into the very strategies he says matter most:

• How to increase your VO2 Max: Key workouts every runner should be doing: The science-backed workouts that make runners faster at every distance.
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• Fast finish long runs: The secret to strong marathon finishes: The long run variation that teaches your body to stay strong in the final miles.
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• The best breakfast for runners: 8 smart meals to fuel performance: Eight simple meal ideas to fuel training, recovery, and performance.
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• David Goggins’ wife confirms he ran the Across Florida 200 with a torn hamstring: Jennifer Kish revealed the injury in an Instagram comment after his mile-40 DNF.
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• Did American champ Conner Mantz injure himself while pacing his wife’s marathon? Mantz confirms a “little injury” after his Strava log shows a sudden shift from high-mileage weeks to cross-training.
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• Why you need to know who Jane Hedengren is: The high-school superstar who might do something not seen in 40 years.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

​Did American Champ Conner Mantz Injure Himself While Pacing His Wife’s Marathon?​

One of America’s top marathoners has quietly shifted from triple-digit mileage to a whole week of cross-training, and the questions are piling up.

A short reply on Strava may have revealed more than anything he’s posted in training. Here’s what we know so far.

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

​David Goggins’ Wife Confirms He Ran The Across Florida 200 With A Torn Hamstring​

David Goggins started the Across Florida 200 looking unusually controlled—and then his tracker suddenly went still around mile 40.

Fans speculated for days, but the real explanation surfaced in an unexpected place. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

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 To Increase Your VO2 Max: The Key Workouts Every Runner Should Be Doing​

For Nick Thompson, one of the biggest keys to running his fastest marathons in his 40s was committing to tough VO2 max workouts.

They’re challenging, but absolutely worth it. This guide explains how to train it for real performance gains and offers targeted workouts to incorporate into your routine.

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 Best Breakfast For Runners: 8 Smart Meals To Fuel Performance​

Runners know breakfast matters—but finding the right one can be a game-changer.

Nick Thompson not only shared his go-to workouts with us, but he also revealed how perfecting his pre-run breakfasts has played a huge role in his improvement.

Here’s how you can refine your own fueling routine to start every run strong.

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

​Why You Need To Know Who Jane Hedengren Is​

A freshman has taken over NCAA cross country in a way no one saw coming.

Three races, three blowouts—and a growing sense that something rare is happening in Provo.

Before the national championship arrives, here’s why the entire sport is talking about Jane Hedengren.

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

​Fast Finish Long Runs: The Secret To Strong Marathon Finishes​

Most runners know the classic long run, but few maximize its full potential.

Alongside VO2 max workouts, another tip from Nick Thompson is to incorporate progressive long runs—finishing fast to mirror late-race fatigue.

Here’s how this smart upgrade boosts endurance, sharpens pace, and elevates your marathon training.

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 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES runners make (and how to avoid them!)​

In her latest coaching video, Coach Katelyn breaks down the eight most common mistakes she sees runners make—and how to avoid them.

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