Happy Monday! Today is all about running far and running fast!β β Here's what I have for you today:
π After more than five decades, the worldβs longest running streak, held by Jon Sutherland, has come to an end. Read why he's finally taking a day off.β β
πͺ We all know strength training is important for runners... but can you do weights and go on a run on the same day? β β
ποΈ This race gave out DNF goodie bags... and could be the marketing move of the future. β
β Sometimes, you need to make a tough decision...here's how to navigate when you should consider dropping out of a race or when you need to push through.
Jon Sutherland isnβt just any average runner; heβs a bona fide legend in the world of running due to his record for the longest active running streak in the world.
However, all good things must come to an end, including Sutherlandβs incredible streak. Find out why he's decided to take a day off and end his incredible run.
Meet KICKR RUN, a revolutionary rethink of the traditional treadmill that brings cutting-edge technology to your run experience, to minimize distraction and maximize the realism of running indoors. β
Run Free βThe immersive RunFree mode allows you to run naturally - the treadmill adjusts to match your pace without interaction. With a maximum speed of 4:00/mile, sprints, intervals and tempo runs just got even better. β βRun Simply βKICKR RUN minimizes the need to interact with the treadmill during your workout, freeing you to focus on your pace, your form and the natural joy of running. β βRun Connected βKICKR RUN is a smart treadmill designed to seamlessly connect to training experiences and devices that will help you get the most from your indoor workouts β Compatible with leading apps such as Wahoo, Zwift, Kinomap, Humango, Peloton, KICKR RUN delivers a connected running experience with metrics that matter: ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cadence.
The most challenging task for a coach or athlete is organizing and combining cardio sessions (long runs, recovery runs, interval training, speedwork, etc.), weight training, and rest into the perfect training plan. This is a giant puzzle to put together.
Here are our best tips to get the best of both worlds.
Letβs face itβmarathoners are a tough breed. Sometimes, no matter how well you prepare, the marathon gods have other plans. Whether itβs an injury, dehydration, or simply hitting the wall, many runners experience the dreaded βDNFβ. β Itβs a tough pill to swallow, but at the 2025 Xiamen Marathon, Chinese running brand Xtep turned that disappointment into a moment of unexpected joy.
Letβs be honest: deciding to pull out of a race that you have trained months and months for, is every runnerβs worst nightmare and one of the most difficult decisions to make. β Here are some things to consider when you find yourself in that tough spot.
Marathon Handbook's editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle provide beginner's tips on how to start running, or how to get back into running after a big break. They have tips, insights, and do's and don't's for how to build a solid running routine.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast A tiny ask before we jump in today: please consider clicking here to add Marathon Handbook as a preferred source in Google; this will mean our articles will surface more often in your search results and feed. Thanks! Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #609! From Berlin Marathon bold predictions to shock wins on the track and even a new βsportβ that pits age against science, itβs been a day full of...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #608! π Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: π From first 5Ks to ultramarathon dreams, find the perfect goal to keep you motivated and moving forward! π Kenyan star Faith Kipyegon joins Hicham El Guerrouj as the only athletes with four world titles in the 1500m after a dominant display in Tokyo. πβοΈ Are you feeling sore after running? Have you tried a runnerβs...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #607! π Happy Tuesday! Here's what I have for you today: π¦ 2026 Boston Marathon applications surge past 33,000 and highlight the raceβs continued prestige and limited field π Uruguayan runner, Julia Paternain, finishes third in just her second marathon, making national history in Tokyo heat π§ Fueling can make or break your run. See how you can perform at your best by eating...
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