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Should you train like Vinny Mauri?

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Newsletter #946: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Hey runners,

Amby Burfoot is back with a new feature asking whether you should train like Vinny Mauri, whose long, hard treadmill runs at marathon pace led to a 2:05, as five top marathon experts weigh in on whether it’s genius or a recipe for injury.

We’ve also got a fresh batch of guides to help you survive a long treadmill run, build a strong full-body routine, find out if you’re ready to run a marathon, and raise your anaerobic threshold so you can run faster for longer.

And if you missed it, you can catch the replay of Mile Zero by Zappos live from Chicago, where Michael, Alex, and Katelyn were joined on stage by Keira D’Amato and Nike's head of running, Tanya Hvizdak for a fun Marathon weekend celebration.

Happy running!

Katelyn Tocci

Managing Editor, Marathon Handbook

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​New Podcast: Big Names Withdraw From NYC & Rubik's Cube Marathon Record​

Ultra legend Courtney Dauwalter is heading back to the roads. She’s racing the California International Marathon (CIM) in December to chase the 2:37 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials standard.

On this week’s episode of The Running Story, Michael and Jessy go through the top running news of the week, recorded in person in Toronto following the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

​Long Run on a Treadmill: Tips to Make It Bearable​

Boredom ends more long runs than fatigue does. These tricks keep you going.

​Anaerobic Threshold: The Number That Decides When You Hit the Wall (Plus 6 Workouts to Push It Back)​

Ever hit the wall, with burning legs and heavy breathing? You probably crossed your anaerobic threshold. Here’s how to push it higher.

​Can I Run a Marathon? 6 Signs You’re Ready​

Let our expert coach help you determine whether or not you are ready to take on 26.2 miles.

​Follow These 7 Full Body Exercises To Build A Bulletproof Running Base​

Try these 7 total body exercises on your next trip to the gym.

​Should You Train Like Vinny Mauri? Five Marathon Experts Weigh In​

Long, hard treadmill runs at marathon pace took him to 2:05. Is it genius, or a recipe for injury?

​Mile Zero by Zappos: Chicago 2026 with Keira D’Amato & Nike Running GM Tanya Hvizdak​

Mile Zero presented by Zappos goes live from the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Chicago Marathon weekend, presented by Zappos. Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci are joined on stage by Tanya Hvizdak, VP and GM of Nike Running, and Keira D’Amato, former American marathon record holder and author.

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