Hey runners, today's newsletter spans the full spectrum of the running world, from global marathon ambitions to trail FKTs and everything in between.
Eliud Kipchoge has added Melbourne to his expanding Running World tour, raising early questions about the course record, while Randi Zuckerberg quietly set a fastest known time across one of Baja California's toughest routes.
We've also got a look at Nike's massive After Dark women's race series, troubling news from the UK ultra scene as Ourea Events shuts down, and a lighter moment with Harry Styles getting in miles between tour stops.
Plus, practical reads on improving your cadence, training for your first 5K, and a few running documentaries worth adding to your watch list.
Eliud Kipchoge has confirmed Melbourne as the third destination on his Eliud's Running World tour, naming the Nike Melbourne Marathon on October 11, 2026 as his Oceania stop. Three marathons. Three continents. Five months. The schedule is taking shape fast.
Randi Zuckerberg is best known as the older sister of Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and one of Facebook's earliest employees. But over the weekend, she added a different kind of title to her name: FKT holder on one of Mexico's most grueling trails.
Seven cities, races after dark, and a format that's turning first-timers into finishers. Nike's women-only race series returns for 2026 — and Manila just made the cut.
The company behind the Dragon's Back Race and Cape Wrath Ultra has ceased trading, leaving thousands of registered runners without a race — and asking for refunds they may never receive.
Spotted training in Manhattan this week, the pop star is logging miles between album releases, SNL prep, and a world tour — and somehow still faster than (and more stylish) than most of us.
Even when you have no prior running experience, it is more than possible to train and finish your first 5k, as long as you follow a good beginner's 5k training plan and are committed to doing your workouts.
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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