, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #809: Monday, 11th May 2026 Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, we start with one of the strangest signs yet that sport is drifting into unfamiliar territory. The company behind the doping-friendly Enhanced Games is now publicly traded, pushing an idea that once felt fringe even further into the mainstream conversation. Whether people see it as innovation, spectacle, or something far more troubling,...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #808: Sunday, 10th May 2026 Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, we start with the kind of race-day story that sounds made up until you realize it actually happened. One missed turn turned a first-time half marathon into a full marathon, producing the sort of chaotic, accidental endurance feat that only running seems capable of creating. It’s funny, painful, impressive, and somehow weirdly relatable all...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #807: Saturday, 9th May 2026 Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, the sport feels like it’s stretching in every direction at once. One of Europe’s best distance runners is taking aim at a record that’s stood for years, a reminder that even some of running’s oldest, simplest events still carry enormous weight. At the same time, major brands continue pushing deeper into the heart of the sport, with Nike...
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Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe here to receive the full edition with more on the latest scientific articles and research on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Get more from the latest in running sports science: Run Long, Run Healthy Premium for as little as $3/month How Much Fuel Do You Actually Need While Running? If you're not already carbmaxxing, maybe it's time to consider it. The latest...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #805: Wednesday, 6th May 2026 Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, we start with a question a lot of runners have probably thought about — even if they’ve never said it out loud. What if the marathon ballot isn’t as random as it feels? A new petition is challenging how spots are handed out at one of the world’s biggest races, tapping into a frustration that’s been building as demand keeps rising and the...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #805: Wednesday, 6th May 2026 Hey runners, today we share some sad news out of Arizona, where a participant of Cocodona 250 has passed away.In today’s newsletter, the London Marathon ballot is back, and the scale of demand this year has reached something new. What used to feel like a long shot now feels even tighter, with more runners than ever trying to find a way onto the same start line. It’s a...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #804: Tuesday, 5th May 2026 Hey runners, running has a way of delivering both the ridiculous and the remarkable... sometimes in the same weekend. Today’s newsletter starts with a race-day mess that left thousands of runners stuck within sight of the finish line, a reminder that even the simplest part of an event can go sideways. From there, we shift to the opposite end of the spectrum, breaking down...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #803: Monday, 4th May 2026 Hey runners, running has a way of constantly stretching the definition of what feels possible and today’s lineup really leans into that. There’s a headline-grabbing half marathon from an 11-year-old that’s already raising big questions, while at the other end of the spectrum, one of the toughest ultras in the world is about to get underway in the Arizona desert. In between,...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Newsletter #802: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Hey runners, Happy Sunday! Today, Alex breaks down the best running shoes to buy at every price point, so whether you’re upgrading or just curious, there’s something in there for you. We’re also catching up on the latest in the running world, from all the records that went down at London, to Jim Walmsley’s big announcement, plus a feel-good success story from one of our favorite...
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