Hey runners, in today's newsletter, we're taking a closer look at the people, places, and ideas shaping where running is headed, and where it's getting complicated.
We sat down with bestselling author Brad Stulberg, the writer Kipchoge and Sawe both credit, for a wide-ranging conversation on marathon goals, burnout, and why obsessing over your PR might be holding you back.
Cape Town Marathon week is officially here, so we've got everything you need to watch, follow, and understand the deepest elite field Africa has ever staged (even after a few late-breaking withdrawals).
And in the U.S., two ongoing controversies continue to evolve, California's shared-podium rule sent female runners-up home with duplicate gold medals after a trans athlete swept three events, while Nyan Brown's disqualification case has now been escalated to an independent state board in North Carolina.
We also round things out with the practical stuff: whether you actually need to warm up before a run, how to make running feel easier through perceived exertion strategies, a 20-week beginner marathon plan for fall racing, and a deep dive into functional fitness exercises that translate to stronger miles.
The author cited by Kipchoge and Sawe talks marathon goals, "zombie burnout," the 48-hour rule, and what every recreational runner is getting wrong about hustle culture.
TV and streaming, start times, the best spectator spots along the course, where to track your runner, and what the local broadcast looks like in South Africa.
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.
The science behind warming up is surprisingly clear, although rather misunderstood. What valuable insights can the existing scientific literature offer us regarding the benefits of warming up?
The Charlotte school has escalated its grievance over Nyan Brown's disqualification to an independent board appointed by the state superintendent. A ruling is expected within 30 days.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen joins Jessy Carveth for a wide-ranging conversation about his comeback from February's Achilles surgery, his real thoughts on the so-called "Norwegian Method," and his long-rumoured marathon debut.
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