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A two-day Boston Marathon?

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #771: Saturday, 28th March 2026 Hey runners, today’s newsletter captures just how unpredictable this sport can be. A runner crosses the line first in Modesto, only to be disqualified after being sent off course, while Boston continues to reckon with its past and future—from honoring Kathrine Switzer-era pioneer Bobbi Gibb to debating how to handle growing demand. There’s also a wave of bigger-picture...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #760: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Hey runners, We sat down with Des Linden this week—and it’s unlike any interview you’ve heard before. We talk about her pivot toward Ultras and Marathon des Sables, and she opens up about what she’s chasing now, and where the sport stands today. In the news, big changes could be coming to the sport—from the London Marathon’s proposed 100,000-runner, two-day event to...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #769: Wednesday, 25th March 2026 Hey runners, today’s newsletter moves between the big-picture stories that shape the sport and the personal ones that remind us why we run in the first place. From nearly 1,000 runners taking the LA Marathon’s Mile 18 exit to a son returning to Boston 80 years after his father’s historic win, there’s a mix of controversy, history, and full-circle moments. We’ve also got...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #768: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Hey runners, Today we’ve got everything from innovation to inspiration—Wahoo’s new smart fan that cools you based on body temperature, a behind-the-scenes look at Clayton Young’s Boston build, and the incredible story of 93-year-old Antonio Rao finishing his 31st Rome Marathon. On the performance side, we’re getting into key metrics and training tools—how to use the Rockport...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #767: Monday, 23rd March 2026 Hey runners, today’s newsletter is all about big moments on the world stage—and what we can take from them. Nadia Battocletti pulled off one of the performances of the championships, winning world indoor gold just days after finishing exams, while Josh Kerr delivered a clinical 3000m win before adding a bit of post-race spice with Cole Hocker. Beyond the racing, we’re...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #765: Saturday, 21st March 2026 Hey runners, today’s newsletter has a bit of everything, from elite-level chaos to the kind of stories that only happen in running. Keely Hodgkinson somehow made it through a championship heat after losing her luggage, borrowing spikes, and picking up a blister along the way, while India lands a major moment for the sport by securing the 2028 World Indoors. We’re also...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #764: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Hey runners, This week on the podcast, we’re tackling some of the biggest performance questions runners are asking right now—from whether carbon-plated super shoes are actually worth it, to how to pace your races more intelligently, and how to deal with self-doubt after a tough race. In the running world, Clayton Young is parting ways with ASICS after seven years, and even...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #763: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 Hey runners, today’s newsletter leans into both the numbers that define the sport and the stories that complicate them. We start with the enduring pull of the sub-three-hour marathon, a goal that shapes how thousands of runners train, think, and race, then look at Barcelona, where every podium finisher ran a personal best in a result that feels bigger than any single...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #762: Sunday, March 17, 2026 Hey runners, Running news has been anything but boring lately—from rumors about Nike’s next super shoe, to the Six Star medal staying put (for now) while a new Nine Star medal looms on the horizon, to two runners somehow managing to break world records while racing in banana suits. Yes, really. On the training side, we’re diving into the fundamentals that make runners faster...

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