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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #491!

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Today, I'm sharing my own story.

I first ran the Boston Marathon way back in 2003; I wasn't even a runner, but had signed up for the race impulsively when my mom got sick. I grew up in Newton, so the race was part of my childhood and something I always felt nostalgic for.

I somehow made it through the 26.2 miles back then, but it wasn't pretty. After that race, I moved to Costa Rica and basically made running my life.

But I'd never gone back and revisited the Boston Marathon until this year.

I'll be honest. It was tough. It wasn't the race I'd dreamed of, but the one I needed.

We made a video about it, and I'm really proud of it.

We just put it out this morning, here.

I hope you get a chance to check it out. Let us know what you think!
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We also have some great tips to start your training cycle, and the latest news: ​
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• 🧠 Run like Kipchoge: What makes the GOAT so efficient—and how to apply it to your own stride.
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• 💪 Your go-to strength workout for running: Build power, boost performance, and prevent injuries with this smart, runner-friendly circuit.
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• 📅 Periodization: Structure your next cycle for progress and performance.
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• 💂🏻‍♀️ London Marathon shatters ballot world record for 2026: A staggering 36% increase from the previous record.
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• 😱 Atlanta Marathon came up 554 feet short, disqualifying Boston-eligible times: Misplaced cones and last-minute changes left the course short.
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• 👟 Asics drops its lightest super shoe yet: Meet the 129g Metaspeed Ray.

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

​BOSTON: The Race I Needed (YouTube)

Katelyn grew up a couple of miles from Heartbreak Hill, and on Boston Marathon race day, she and her family always made it out to cheer on the runners.

But she'd never been a runner until she suffered a personal tragedy and signed up for the marathon, running it without much training over twenty years ago.

She's gone on to become an accomplished trail runner and coach, but she had never returned to the Boston Marathon to run her race until this year.

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🧠 Run Like Kipchoge: 7 Top Tips from the GOAT​

Want to run smoother, faster, and more efficiently?

🌀 Learn from the greatest of all time—Kipchoge’s stride is a masterclass in form, grace, and speed. 🥇✨

Steal his secrets and apply them to your own miles.

🏋️‍♂️ Stronger Miles Start Here: Your Go-To Strength Workout for Running​

Stronger, faster, and injury-free? Yes, please. 🏃‍♀️

This full-body strength plan is built specifically for runners, with exercises, videos, and modifications for every level.

Get ready to train smarter and run stronger! 🏋️‍♂️🔥

📈 Periodization: Our Expert Training Guide On How To Plan Your Training Season​

Want to peak at just the right time? 🏃‍♂️

Learn how to break your year into smart, strategic training phases to boost performance, avoid burnout, and hit your goals when it counts. 💥📈

💂🏻‍♀️ London Marathon Shatters Ballot World Record for 2026 With Over 1.1 Million Applications​

A jaw-dropping 1,133,813 runners entered the ballot 🏃‍♀️🔥—proof that London isn’t just a race, it’s a global running phenomenon.
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​Welcome to the peak of the running boom! 📈🇬🇧

😱 Atlanta Marathon Came Up 554 Feet Short, Disqualifying Boston-Eligible Times​

A cone mishap and last-minute detour cost runners their shot at Boston 🏃‍♂️⛔.

Now, nearly 2,000 finish times are invalid—and frustration is running high. 📉🌀

👟 Asics Drops Its Lightest Super Shoe Yet: Meet the 129g (4.23 oz.) Metaspeed Ray​

Asics just entered the carbon race in a big way 🏃‍♀️💨—with its boldest lineup ever, including the featherweight Metaspeed Ray.

Lighter, faster, and gunning for Nike and Adidas. 👟⚡

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