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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #618! 🎉

Happy Monday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• ⛰️ American duo, Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, lead global field over the brutal Pyrenean course at World Trail Championships, while orienteers shine in Short Trail events.
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• 🏃‍♂️ Thinking of bringing a running coach to level up your training? Here's what you need to look for when looking for a running coach.​
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• 🇬🇧 With less than a week to go before Championship applications open, London Marathon Events has quietly made several late changes to its qualifying criteria.​
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• 😮‍💨 From fatigue to performance plateaus, here’s how to recognize overtraining and fix it fast.​
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• 🫀 Why understanding heart rate metrics and how smarter running can lead to improved performance.
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• ⏱️ WATCH: Perhaps it's time to stop looking at your watch: Our editor Alex explains in this video essay why he's letting go of big round goal race times, and why he thinks this may be a healthier way forward.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🇬🇧 London Marathon Makes Late Changes to Championship Entry Criteria​

Just days before applications open, the London Marathon quietly updated its Championship entry rules, tightening one popular route while expanding another.

Here’s what’s changed (and who it could catch out).

​⛰️ Katie Schide and Jim Walmsley Dominate 2025 World Trail Championships in Canfranc​

Two familiar faces returned to the summit in Canfranc, but this time, the Pyrenees made them earn it.
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In a championship defined by brutal climbs and unforgiving descents, Katie Schide and Jim Walmsley rose above a global field, while two unlikely stars from the world of orienteering rewrote the Short Trail script.

​🏃‍♂️ What To Look For In A Running Coach: 13 Factors To Consider​

Not all running coaches are created equal. From communication and accountability to science-backed training and athlete fit, here’s what really matters when choosing the right coach...and which red flags to watch for.

​😮‍💨 Overtraining Syndrome: 8 Warning Signs Every Runner Should Know​

Feeling tired, flat, or unmotivated?

You might be on the edge of overtraining, one of the most common mistakes even experienced runners make.

Learn how to spot the early warning signs before they derail your progress.

​🫀 What’s A Typical Average Heart Rate While Running?​

Is your heart rate where it should be when you run?

Knowing your ideal HR zones can unlock smarter training, faster recovery, and better results.

Here’s how to find your sweet spot.

​⏱️🚫 WATCH: It's time to Ditch Time Goals (and I'm a Competitive Runner)​

Most of us runners enter races with a time goal in mind: whether you're the greatest runner in the world and you're trying to break two-hours in the marathon, or you're a mid-packer, dreaming of that sub 30-minute 5K.

But what if training with race times in mind is holding you back? Senior Editor Alex Cyr tells us why he is (mostly) stepping away from time goals in his next training phase - in the hopes that, paradoxically, it allows him to run his best times yet.
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In this video, he explains why he is, and perhaps you should, too.

QUICK SPRINTS

• ​The 7 Best Plyometric Exercises For Speed
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• ​How To Start Trail Running: 6 Tips For Beginners To Get Going
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• ​Everything You Need To Know About Running With Gels​