๐Ÿšจ This might be the greatest London Marathon ever


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Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Katelyn here with newsletter #483!

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With the Boston Marathon in the rearview mirror and London just days away, runners everywhere are either preparing for the start line or taking a well-deserved rest.

Whether you're still basking in the glory of Boylston Street or gearing up for Tower Bridge, we've got you covered.

Good luck to those racing, and speedy healing to those resting up!

  • ๐ŸŽง New podcast: Inside the London Marathon: Take a peek behind the scenes of one of the worldโ€™s most iconic races.
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  • โ“ Should you run the day before a race? We break down the pros and cons of the pre-race shakeout.
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  • ๐Ÿฅ— Speed up post-run recovery: Refuel smarter with this runner-approved nutrition guide.
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  • ๐Ÿ Paula Radcliffe closes legendary career with Boston Marathon finish: A fitting farewell on the streets that made history.
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  • ๐ŸŒ Jordan Maddocks reclaims Guinness record at Boston Marathon โ€” dressed as a banana: Yes, itโ€™s as fun as it sounds.
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  • ๐ŸงฅWATCH: The guy who wears his Boston Marathon jacket to work: A wholesome celebration of marathon pride.

Happy running! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธโญ

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

๐Ÿšจ This Might Be The Greatest London Marathon Ever โ€” And Nike Just Dropped a Bombshellโ€‹

The 2025 London Marathon is stacked โ€” two potential world records, a redemption arc for Kipchoge, and a womenโ€™s showdown that could rival the Olympics. But just as we wrapped our preview, Nike launched Breaking4, a new moonshot to make Faith Kipyegon the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile.

In this canโ€™t-miss episode, we break down everything:

โœ… The top 3 elite contenders (men + women)
โœ… Streaming and pacing tips
โœ… Bold predictions
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exactly Nike is trying to pull off this time

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โ“Should You Run The Day Before A Race?โ€‹

๐Ÿค” Our expert coach breaks down the science and strategy behind shakeout runsโ€”plus why not running might actually backfire.

If you're tapering for race day, youโ€™ll want to read this first ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿฅ— Hereโ€™s Exactly What To Eat After A Run To Maximize Your Recoveryโ€‹

๐Ÿฅ— Your run isnโ€™t really over until youโ€™ve refueled!

In this guide, we break down exactly what to eat after a run to speed up recovery, rebuild muscle, and keep your body strong for your next workout. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฅ”

Because how you finish matters just as much as how you start!

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Whatโ€™s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

๐Ÿฆ„ Paula Radcliffe Closes Legendary Career With Boston Marathon Finishโ€‹

๐Ÿ’ซ The former world-record holder crosses her final finish line in Boston, earning her Six Star Medal and sealing a legacy built on grit, grace, and greatness ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ.

๐ŸŒ Jordan Maddocks Reclaims Guinness Record At Boston Marathon โ€” Dressed As A Bananaโ€‹

๐ŸŒ With a blazing 2:33:19 finish in full fruit gear, Maddocks peels past the competition to win back his titleโ€”proving speed and silliness can go hand in hand ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ.

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