Hey runners, in today's newsletter, we've got a story that sounds too strange to be true, and a marathon record attempt that could rewrite history.
The Sneek Marathon in Friesland was canceled just days before its June 20 start after organizers discovered the company hired to handle on-course first aid was run by ... basically the main character from Catch Me If You Can. It's a wild tale.. About 3,000 runners had signed up. More below.
On the elite side, Tigst Assefa is heading back to Berlin on September 27 to chase down the world record that slipped away three years ago, when she ran 2:11:53 in the German capital. She'll line up against defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru and former world champion Amane Beriso in what is shaping up to be one of the most stacked women's marathon fields of the year.
And as always, we round things out with the practical stuff: a free 16-week marathon training plan if you're targeting a fall race, a complete guide to fluids and electrolytes, 10 safety tips for running in the dark, and six reasons every runner should be cross-training, even if you'd rather just rack up the miles.
If you've ever resented your treadmill for feeling more like cardio equipment than a real training tool, the Wahoo KICKR RUN is the antidote.
The KICKR RUN pairs natively with COROS watches so your indoor miles carry the same weight as your outdoor ones, runs on a powered RunFree mode that adapts belt speed to your pace automatically, and is engineered around runner-specific geometry: long deck, soft landing, near-silent motor. The most thoughtfully-designed treadmill we've seen for serious runners.
Are you running a fall marathon and are looking for a training program to get yourself back into shape? This 16-week marathon training plan is the one for you.
The follow-up to the blockbuster Superblast 2 is here, and as our colleague Alex can confirm (see his video review), the SUPERBLAST 3 is a total beast.
The SUPERBLAST 3 stacks ASICS's race-proven technology with a new Trampoline Pod to provide an underfoot feel that is bouncy and responsive. Whether you are grinding through tempo work or just want to make your easy miles feel fun, this is an ideal 'why choose' shoe.
If running in the dark is part of your schedule, it is critical that you do it safely. Taking the necessary precautions can ensure a safe, risk-free run that allows you to enjoy your training instead of stressing about it.
Running every day might boost your mileage — but without cross-training, it can also lead to burnout, injury, and plateaus. Here’s why mixing it up makes you stronger, faster, and more resilient.
The Ethiopian who ran 2:11:53 in the German capital three years ago will face defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru and former world champion Amane Beriso on September 27.
The Glycerin line has long been Brooks's flagship cushioned daily trainer, and v23 is the most refined version yet — now at Road Runner Sports.
The GLYCERIN 23 pairs nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED foam with a smooth heel-to-toe transition for one of the most forgiving long-run shoes on the market. Ideal for soaking up marathon training miles.
A 13-year-old from Utah just broke a mile world record that had stood since 1973. Plus: Olympic triathlon gold medalists are hitting the track, a runner completed every single street in Chicago, Yomif Kejelcha could break the half marathon world record in Buenos Aires and the marathon lottery crisis is getting very real.
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