Hey runners, in today's newsletter, the headlines run from the bizarre to the brilliant, and a few performances that genuinely defy belief.
Rodrigue Kwizera clocked 26:01 over 10K in Madrid this weekend, the fastest any human has ever covered the distance — though the downhill course means the time won't make the record books. In Nashville, former Division III champion Sam Blaskowski went from small-college star to one of the fastest men on the planet, shaving .16 off his PB to clock 9.89 and top the 2026 world list. And we sat down exclusively with Valencia Marathon CEO Juan Manuel Botella to get the inside story on the two-year courtship that landed Yomif Kejelcha, and why a World Marathon Major bid isn't on the table.
Meanwhile, 71-year-old Laz Lake, yes, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons, touched the Pacific Ocean at Baker's Beach in San Francisco on May 30, completing his second full transcontinental crossing on foot.
And as always, we round things out with the practical stuff, 15 dynamic pre-run stretches to actually warm you up, a runner's guide to understanding (and shortening) DOMS, and how to figure out the right weekly mileage for where you are in your training.
The 23-year-old from Wisconsin shaved .16 off his personal best at the Music City Track Carnival, jumping from a small-college star to one of the fastest men on the planet in a single race.
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.
Speaking exclusively with Marathon Handbook, Valencia Marathon CEO Juan Manuel Botella explained the two-year courtship of Yomif Kejelcha, why the race is open about paying him, and why a WMM application is not on the table.
Rodrigue Kwizera beat the existing world best by 30 seconds at the Madrid Vintage Run by TotalEnergies. The course's downhill profile means the mark won't be ratified.
Senior Editor Alex Cyr tests the ASICS Novablast 6: the running brand's latest and most aggressive daily training shoe to date. The sneaker is faster than ever before, but is it comfortable? Is it durable? Is it worth the money? We answer those questions and more.
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