Hey runners, today's newsletter is a perfect mix of "wait…WHAT?" and genuinely useful training intel.
We're leading off with one of the wildest trail running stories you'll read all year, a 12-year-old just ran a 50K at Black Canyon and casually dropped her dad along the way, sparking a serious debate about youth endurance racing.
From there, we've got a practical gear pick for the best daily trainers, a fueling guide to nail your pre-run snacks, a deep dive into vertical oscillation (aka how much energy you might be wasting with every stride), plus a couch-to-10K plan for anyone ready to level up.
And if you've been neglecting the gym, we've got the strength training blueprint runners actually need.
The 2026 Barkley Marathons is officially in the books — and once again, the race defeated the field. In this episode of The Running Story, Marathon Handbook's Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down everything that happened at this year's Barkley Marathons in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee.
Hey, quickly - Running Warehouse have some crazy discounts on many NB models, including 40% off the Fresh Foam x 1080 v14 (their 2026 shoe of the year), and $65 off the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5.
If you regularly run in NB, now's a good time to stock up on your favorite model.
Marta Bontognali finished Arizona's Black Canyon 50K, leaving her father behind somewhere around the midway point. The trail running world can't decide whether to celebrate or worry.
Senior Editor Alex Cyr (who recently ran a 29:31 10K and reminds us of it daily) has tried dozens of running shoes to bring you his top 5 daily runners.
Nutrition for runners is a key component to having a successful build-up through your training program, so that you have enough energy for your workouts and the proper nutrients to support recovery and overall health.
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