Hey runners, in today's newsletter, Cape Town stole the show, and the Enhanced Games are doing their best to steal the headlines.
Eliud Kipchoge made his long-awaited African marathon debut on Sunday, finishing 16th in an emotional 2:13:29 on the continent where his running career began. But the most heartwarming moment may have come later, when he ran the final stretch alongside his wife Grace Sugut as she crossed the line of her very first marathon. We've also got a full breakdown of the super shoes that powered the podiums on a record-breaking day in South Africa.
Over in Las Vegas, Fred Kerley is insisting he's clean as he lines up at the doping-permitted Enhanced Games this weekend, and he's adamant LA 2028 is still very much in play.
And as always, we round things out with the practical stuff, 26 healthy snacks to keep in your rotation, 16 fun cardio alternatives for when you need a break from the pavement, and 10 tips for surviving those brutal humid summer miles.
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor, Marathon Handbook
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The 41-year-old two-time Olympic champion finished 16th in 2:13:29 at his first-ever official marathon on the continent where his running career began.
The 2022 world 100m champion is racing in Las Vegas this weekend at a league where doping is permitted. He says he isn't using, and the Olympics are still on his calendar.
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.
Running in humidity can be even more difficult than running in the heat, and it’s actually the combination of the two, both being high, that really makes running tough.
Michael, Katelyn and Alex dig into the Marathon Handbook voicemail bag and tackle your biggest marathon training questions — from cadence and stride length, to whether Adidas Pro Evo 3 technology will trickle down to the Adios Pro 5, to the controversial idea of weight-based race categories, plus the eternal debate over rest days vs easy run days.
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