Marathon Handbook

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Expert running tips, the latest news, shoe and gear reviews - and the occasional running meme.

💪 🧠 The magic of run-walk training (and racing)

Here's the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. - Amby Why You Should Exercise Like A Hunter-Gatherer I take it as a given that many of us believe in key aspects of the so-called “hunter-gatherer” (HG) lifestyle: regular daily activity, simple, unprocessed foods, consuming water as our main fluid, hanging out in social pods, and so on. On the...

1 day ago • 5 min read

🏃🏼‍♀️ How can I improve my running economy?

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Katelyn here 👋 Newsletter #259 is all about how to become a more efficient runner. Here's what I have for you today: 🏃🏼♀️ How to improve your running economy: My tips and tricks to get more miles per gallon as a runner. ✅ How to prep for the big race: In our how-to segment from our latest podcast episode, we tackle the taper, final workouts and long runs, carb loading (done the right way), and mentally...

2 days ago • 2 min read

⏱ Looking to break the 20/25/30-minute 5k barrier? Here's how.

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Jessy here 👋 Newsletter #258 features everything from 5K to the marathon...and an exciting announcement! Here's what I have for you today: 🎙 Ready to meet the team behind Marathon Handbook? Now you can in the all-new Marathon Handbook Podcast! 🇰🇪 Kenya has selected their Olympic marathon team... but not without a little decision-making help from Nike. ⏱ Looking to break the 30-minute 5k barrier? We have all...

4 days ago • 2 min read

💪 🧠 Train less, and run faster (yes, it IS possible)

Here's the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. - Amby Train Less And Run Faster (Yes, It IS Possible) I first met Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss almost 20 years ago. I had heard about their Furman Institute of Running & Scientific Training (FIRST), which claimed that you could “Run Less, Run Faster.” Of course, I was skeptical. That’s my...

7 days ago • 4 min read

🥵 How to add tempo runs to your training plan

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Katelyn here 👋 Newsletter #257 is all about running faster! Here's what I have for you today: 🥵 Why should you add tempo runs to your training plan? From my running and coaching experience, I discuss why these workouts are worth the hard effort. 🏃🏼♀️ The latest Parkrun debacle update: The Parkrun administration stands behind its decision to remove runners' stats despite opposing community feedback. ⚡ This...

9 days ago • 1 min read

😎 The Gen Z running revolution is making running cool again

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Jessy here 👋 Newsletter #256 is all about how cool running is (even when the weather's not). Here's what I have for you today: 🌬 When it comes to difficult and cold weather conditions like rain or even ice and snow, there is plenty of gear you can grab to make your run safer and more enjoyable. Unfortunately, the wind is a bit more challenging. ⏱ What's a good 10K time? Well, that depends on many different...

11 days ago • 2 min read

💪 🧠 Yes, you can run (and hide) from major disease

Here's the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. - Amby Yes, You Can Run (And Hide) From Chronic Disease Here’s a great and important new exercise paper that produced numbers and ratios we’ve never seen before. It aimed to establish the relative effectiveness of different activities to reduce your risk of “cardiometabolic disease,” heart disease,...

15 days ago • 4 min read

🏃‍♀️ Jasmin Paris details her life before and after the Barkley Marathons in an exclusive interview

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Jessy here 👋 Newsletter #255 is here to give you all the latest in running news, reviews, and research. Here's what I have for you today: 🍷 This runner blind taste tested a different wine at every mile of the London Marathon, guessing the vintage, grape, and producer of each with surprising accuracy! 🌈 The runner's high is REAL! But why do we get that exhilarating, even euphoric, feeling after a run? 👟 Our...

15 days ago • 2 min read

🏃🏼‍♀️ How many days a week should you run?

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Katelyn here 👋 Newsletter #254 is all about training for your next big goal. Here's what I have for you today: 💂🏻 44 Guinness World Records set at 2024 TCS London Marathon: There were 74 record attempts at this year's London Marathon; let's see who made history. 🏃🏼♀️ How many days a week should I run? We help you determine your optimal running frequency. 💪🏻 How to run a sub-3-hour marathon: If you're planning...

16 days ago • 3 min read

🦄 Boston 2024 Roundup, lulu's shoe 'for men' 🤔, + post-marathon recovery tips

Running News :: Expert Training Guides :: Training Plans :: Shoes+Gear Hey runners, Thomas here 👋 Yesterday marked the 128th Boston Marathon, and our news team was on the ground covering the race, the expo, and the buzz around the iconic event. Needless to say, the race itself didn't disappoint: >> Sisay Lemma Wins 2024 Boston Marathon >> Hellen Obiri Repeats As Boston Marathon Champion >> Highlights From Our Live Coverage Of The 2024 Boston Marathon Sisay Lemma crosses the finish line (yep,...

25 days ago • 1 min read

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