Supershoes, bugs, and air quality 😷
Good morning Reader it’s Friday 🙌 Today I’m going to open with a bit of inspiration. Got some plans, ideas, or just a vague notion of something you’d like to do, but you’ve been brushing off as too...
View ArticleRegularly scheduled programming resumes 🔙
Hello 👋 Did you miss me? I know I’m hard to resist. OK, maybe the entire first stanza of Robbie Williams’ Handsome Man doesn’t apply to my post-summer vacation comeback. But that first line sure hits...
View ArticleThe Running Lord’s Prayer 🙏
Good morning, It’s the weekend, and I hope you’re in the mood for some light entertainment. Us runners are a superstitious bunch. We indulge in monotonous routine, and rely on rituals that border the...
View ArticleAre marathoners slowing down? ⏳
Hey 👋 I’m gearing up to race again. Finally! This is the 84th edition of the newsletter, and it feels like I’ve barely raced since it started. I had high hopes for this spring. But, after coming down...
View ArticleTwo things
Hey! I have two things I want to share with you today. I’ll make it quick. Number 1: Fast marathon shoes There’s been a couple of fast marathons lately. World record fast. In Berlin and in Chicago....
View ArticleDo you have a running addiction?
Good morning, Did you know that we have a Run161 Strava group? No? Well you should totally join us anyways. I’ve got an idea for a new section for the newsletter where I highlight one workout that...
View ArticleA little running goes a long way
Hey, How’s it going? I hope your training is going well.This week, I’m going to use the intro to share some stats from the newsletter survey I ran over the last couple of weeks. Before getting to...
View ArticleWhat do you do when you can’t run?
Hello again, Inspired by one of our readers, Sarah, I want to open this edition of the newsletter by trying something new: Asking you a question. What do you do when you can’t run? It’s as simple as...
View ArticleIn failure, pain and loneliness run together with me
Hey there, I hope your running is going well. This edition of the newsletter features a brand new section. I’m excited to share it with you. Last week, I asked you to share your best tips for when you...
View ArticleThe Goldilocks principle and AI coaching
Good morning, I’ve been thinking about the “Goldilocks principle” lately. You know, how the correct amount of something is great for you, but too little or too much does nothing, or even ends up...
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