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Hi runners, 👋🏼
Katelyn here with newsletter #641!
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This season has been full of surprises — mostly hot, humid ones 🌡️. From Berlin to Toronto, runners battled conditions that made PRs feel out of reach (fingers crossed for cooler weather in NYC next weekend 🤞).
If your race didn’t go as planned and you’re feeling a bit demotivated, you’re not alone.
In this edition, we’re breaking down why heat can throw off your training, how to reset your mindset, and why it might be the toughest — yet most inspiring — time in distance running right now.
- ☀️ Too hot to PR? How warm-weather races can skew your HR data (and what to do about it).
- 🎊 How to make running fun again: 16 creative ways to fall back in love with your runs — even when motivation dips.
- 🇰🇪 Why it’s the worst time ever to run fast… and Sebastian Sawe is doing it anyway: After a third 2:02 marathon, the Kenyan star faces heat, doubt, and the shadow of doping in his quest for history.
- 🏋️♀️ Why only running might be holding you back: Why adding cross-training could be the key to longevity and stronger performances.
- 🧠 Mind over marathon: 5 mental strategies scientifically proven to work on race day — stay focused, strong, and ready when it matters most.
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
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
World record marathoner Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years after admitting to using a banned substance — and the details from the Athletics Integrity Unit report are shocking.
Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr walk through the full timeline: from her 2:09:56 world record to the investigation, leaked phone evidence, and what it means for the future of women’s marathoning.
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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
Feeling stuck in a post-race slump after your fall race? 😩 You’re not alone — motivation can dip hard after big goals.
Whether you’ve lost your running spark ✨ or just want to make training fun again 🎧🏃, this guide shares creative ways to reignite your love for running and actually look forward to lacing up again! 💪💙
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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
🏃♂️💥 Kenyan marathon star Sabastian Sawe has done the impossible three times in a row — but still can’t catch the world record.
Between brutal heat, doping fallout, and timing that couldn’t be worse, his story is redefining what it means to chase greatness.
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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
Piggybacking off our tips on making running fun again🎧—sometimes the best way to reignite your spark isn’t by running more, but by mixing it up. 🏋️♀️🚴♀️
From avoiding burnout to building strength in new ways, shaking up your routine might be exactly what your running (and motivation) needs. 🔥
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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
🧠 Feature by Amby Burfoot — Running NYC or another fall marathon? This one’s for you.
Discover five science-backed mental strategies that top runners use to stay calm, focused, and strong when the miles get tough. 🏃♀️💪
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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
If the unexpectedly hot conditions at races like Berlin taught us anything, it’s that heat can send your heart rate soaring — even when your pace feels easy.
In this guide, we break down how temperature affects heart rate 🌡️❤️ and how to adjust your effort when the weather turns up the heat.
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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
🎧🏃♀️ Every runner knows that post-race feeling — the high, the crash, and sometimes, the heartbreak.
In this week’s episode, Katelyn and Alex dive into what to do after a big race — especially when things don’t go to plan.
From redemption runs to real recovery, they share their own stories, hard-earned lessons, and how to bounce back stronger (and smarter) for next season. 💪🔥
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Ready to crush your next running goal, but not sure where to start? 🏃♀️✨
Meet Katelyn, our UESCA-certified running coach with over a decade of experience helping runners of all kinds—whether you’re chasing your very first 5K finish line or gearing up for an ultra.
As a passionate ultra-runner herself, Katelyn knows the highs, lows, and everything in between. She’ll design a training plan that fits you—your fitness level, your schedule, and your goals. With unlimited messaging, ongoing feedback, and twice-monthly video check-ins, you’ll never feel like you’re training alone.
Your goals are within reach—let’s make them happen together. 💪🏼
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