We had a blast this week digging into your questions — from voice notes to emails — in our latest Mailbag podcast episode. It is packed with honest training advice, pacing tips, and even a few book recommendations.
Alongside the new episode, we’re sharing an inspiring feature by Amby Burfoot, a deep dive into the NYC Marathon, and plenty of news, stories, and resources — including our classic Running FAQ to answer every question you didn’t know you had.
Latest podcast: What runners really want to know — and how to train smarter in 2026: Our Mailbag episode is back, tackling listener questions on training, pacing, recovery, and long-term running goals.
The 50 most common questions about running answered: Everything you’ve ever wondered about running, from gear and training to fueling and recovery — all in one place.
Timeless wisdom from our three philosopher-kings: George Sheehan, Haruki Murakami, and Eliud Kipchoge: In this inspiring feature by Amby Burfoot, discover how three legendary runner-thinkers shaped the philosophy of running itself.
Rotate your shoes for better running: Inspired by our podcast’s listener question — why alternating your shoes can be a bonus to your training.
8 things we learned from Brian Rock’s NYC Marathon analysis: A deep dive into 2025’s biggest marathon reveals new insights on who’s running, how fast they’re going, and why the sport is changing.
Kylie Mantz wins marathon debut with husband Conner Mantz as pacer: The BYU senior and rising marathon talent claims victory in Fresno with her Olympian husband pacing her to the finish.
Lucy Scott becomes the youngest runner to complete all seven World Marathon Majors: At just 20 years old, the British student finishes New York to make marathon history — and join the new Seven Star Hall of Fame.
Track and field executive continued working for months after child sexual abuse charges: Daniel Bowdoin remained active in the sport deep into 2025 despite multiple felony indictments — raising serious oversight questions.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
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Today’s episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast is a loaded Mailbag special — and our crew digs into everything from breaking the sub-3 barrier to knowing when to scrap a marathon build, how to pick your next race, the best daily trainer rotation, and whether you can juggle marathons and ultras in the same season. We even get timeless advice on running after 60 from the legend himself, Amby Burfoot.
In one of our most inspiring features yet, legendary writer Amby Burfootexplores the timeless wisdom of running’s true philosopher-kings — George Sheehan, Haruki Murakami, and Eliud Kipchoge.
Through their words and lives, Burfoot reveals how running can shape not just the body, but the mind and soul.
The 2025 New York City Marathon didn’t just make a comeback — it shattered records and revealed surprising trends about who’s running, how fast they’re going, and what the modern marathon looks like today.
Running data analyst Brian Rock’s deep dive uncovered some unexpected shifts that show the sport is evolving in fascinating ways.
At just 20 years old, Lucy Scott crossed the New York City Marathon finish line and made marathon history.
Her record-breaking run capped off an 18-month journey that few runners ever achieve — and it all started with one spontaneous decision to sign up for a race.
In her marathon debut, Kylie Mantz — wife of U.S. Olympian Conner Mantz — won the Two Cities Marathon in her Clovis hometown, with Conner pacing her the entire way.
What started as a learning experience turned into a breakthrough performance that hints at big potential ahead.
Whether you’re new to running or have been logging miles for years, chances are you still have questions — and after our latest Marathon Handbook Podcast Mailbag episode, we know you’re not alone!
So, we’re sharing this handy guide from our database: the top 50 most common running questions, all in one place. From training and pacing to fueling, injuries, and motivation, each question comes with quick, straightforward answers and links for deeper dives when you want to learn more.
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #656! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: The Cape Town Marathon is back, and this one’s special. The 2026 ballot has opened as the race enters its final year of Major candidacy. Could this be the moment Africa joins the Majors? Major change may be coming to the Olympics. Reports suggest the IOC will move to ban transgender women from female categories by...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #655! After our interview with Advanced Marathoning author Pete Pfitzinger, I wanted to dig deeper into some of the key lessons he shared about smart, effective marathon training — from threshold workouts to the value of interval sessions and when (or if) to add doubles. This newsletter pulls together all of the guides inspired by that conversation, so you can put his...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #654! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: History in Vienna, Illinois: Caitriona Jennings has broken Camille Herron’s 100-mile world record. It was her first time tackling the distance — and she nearly matched her splits mile for mile. Running doesn’t have to feel like a grind. This guide explains how to dial down perceived effort so you can run stronger,...
