Hey runners, today's newsletter starts in New York, where the 2026 NYC Half delivered a fast and chaotic morning of racing. Hellen Obiri broke the course record to win her second title, while Adriaan Wildschutt took a stacked men's race that saw six runners dip under 60 minutes.
We're also looking at Fotyen Tesfay's astonishing marathon debut in Barcelona, where she came within striking distance of the world record.
On the training side, we've got practical reads on strength work for marathoners, drills to sharpen your running form, the truth about running and knee health, and a data-driven look at what actually counts as a "good" 10K time.
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor, Marathon Handbook
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In this week's episode of The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down one of the wildest weeks in running news. From a 2:10 debut at the Barcelona Marathon that could challenge the women's marathon world record to Eliud Kipchoge announcing a global marathon tour for 2026, there's a lot to unpack.
Kenya's Hellen Obiri broke the course record to claim her second NYC Half title, while South Africa's Adriaan Wildschutt won a men's race so fast that six men broke 60 minutes — three of them for the first time ever.
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.
Though averages vary widely by age, sex, and experience level, we break down average 10K times with data tables and percentile charts so you can see exactly where you stand — and how to get faster.
Ethiopian Fotyen Tesfay stunned the running world Sunday in Barcelona, finishing in 2:10:53 and rewriting what we thought was possible for a first-time marathoner.
Hoka thinks it's finally cracked the super shoe code with the new Cielo X1 V3. It's lighter, softer, and already has a few big marathon performances behind it — but is it actually fast enough to rival Nike and Adidas on race day? We put it to the test.
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