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Newsletter #842: Thursday, June 18, 2026


Hey runners,

We've got a brand new podcast episode for you today — our news editor Jessy Carveth joins Katelyn, Michael, and Alex as they answer all of her half-marathon questions, from picking the right race and training to nailing recovery.

If you're in training mode this summer, we've also rounded up our best half-marathon guides: how to fuel your race, threshold workouts to build speed, top training tips, and the most common running injuries and how to avoid them.

Plus, all the latest news from the running world to keep you in the loop — including Ciara Mageean's powerful words on life and sport, Italy's first dessert 10K (tiramisu finisher reward included), and updates on Jenny Simpson and the late Megan Kimmel. We've also got UCAN's new signing, PUMA Project3's next chapter, and a wild story about a $1 ultra in the middle of New York City.

Happy running!

Katelyn Tocci

Managing Editor


New Podcast Episode: How To Run A Goal Half Marathon

News editor Jessy Carveth is back to running, and she's chasing a half-marathon in Toronto this fall.

Katelyn, Michael, and Alex answer her questions about everything from picking the right race and structuring her training block to gear, race-day execution, and recovery.

Whether you're targeting your first half or chasing a PR in any race distance, this one's for you.

Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


European Champion Ciara Mageean Says She Will “Fit As Much Living” Into The Years She Has Left

The Irish middle-distance runner, who took 1500m gold in Rome two years ago, has spoken publicly about her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis and her decision to keep moving forward.


Do I Need To Fuel During A Half Marathon? Yes - Here’s How

Fuel smart: How to power through 13.1 miles without hitting the wall.


The Wahoo KICKR RUN — built for serious runners

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.


Runners Will Get All the Tiramisu They Can Eat At Italy’s First Dessert 10K

Treviso, the Italian city that calls itself the birthplace of tiramisu, will host a 1,000-person fun run this October with unlimited servings at the finish line.


Threshold Training Guide for Runners: Your Path To A New PR

Could this be the most important workout to get faster?


UCAN Signs British Marathoner Calli Hauger-Thackery

The partnership comes as the nutrition brand continues to navigate the fallout from its split with Emma Bates.


How To Prepare For A Half Marathon: 12 Top Tips From Our Expert Coach

Whether it's your first or your tenth, follow our expert advice for a successful race day.


Megan Kimmel, Pikes Peak Marathon Record Holder, Dies At 45

The Colorado skyrunner won the Skyrunner World Series and broke a 37-year-old American mountain record. Her cause of death has not been released.


Jenny Simpson Hospitalized After Collapse At Raleigh Track Event

The 39-year-old Olympic bronze medalist lost her pulse and required CPR before being revived Tuesday night. Organizers said Wednesday morning that she is now receiving "excellent medical care."


The 7 Most Common Running Injuries + How To Treat Them

Trying to identify that niggle, but aren't quite sure what it is? Let our physical therapist help you out.


How New York’s $1 Ultra Turned Midtown Into A Backyard Race

Vincent Kennedy outlasted a field of about 200 at New York's grassroots backyard race, including a 30-mile stretch of looping a single Midtown block.


PUMA Project3 Heads To Berlin And Chicago After Record Spring

The sub-elite marathon program that paid out $171,000 at London is doubling its 2026 race calendar. Applications open June 22.


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