Today's newsletter starts with our latest podcast: The 26 Most Influential People in Running in 2026—a big, spicy conversation about who's actually shaping the sport next year (and why "influence" goes way beyond fast times and follower counts).
From there, we're keeping it practical: how to level up your speed with HIIT and mile-focused training, how to protect longevity and keep improving as we get older, and a full rundown to get you ready for a big race weekend in Houston:
Latest podcast: The 26 most influential people in running in 2026: Katelyn, Michael, and Alex discuss who's really shaping the future of running.
Quitters Day is tomorrow:Here's how to avoid the January trap and keep your running goals in sight.
HIIT running workouts: Improve your speed & power with these intense sessions: Short on time? These efficient, high-impact workouts can boost speed and power without hours of training.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Houston Marathon and Half Marathon: Your complete guide to one of the world's biggest races.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships: The biggest XC race in the world
Do runners slow down as they age? The real impact of age on running performance: What actually happens as we get older, and how runners can stay fast, strong, and competitive for decades.
Former NCAA champion Matthew Molinaro has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Michigan man on New Year's Eve.
Unlock your speed: Why every runner should improve to run a faster mile: Why training for shorter distances can pay off big, even if your goals are half marathons or marathons.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
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In this episode, Katelyn, Michael, and Alex break down the 26 most influential people in the sport—athletes, executives, creators, and power brokers whose decisions and presence will define what running looks like next year.
From Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge to Nike's boardroom, Strava's backend, and a few unexpected wild cards, this list is subjective by design—and guaranteed to spark arguments.
World Athletics Cross Country lands in Tallahassee this weekend, bringing the sport's biggest off-road championship to the U.S. for the first time in over 20 years.
From how to watch and what the course looks like, to the key races and title-defining storylines, here's everything you need to know before the gun goes off.
Here's the secret distance runners don't want to hear: training for the mile can make you faster at everything.
Learn how sharpening your speed, power, and running economy over four laps can help you hold stronger paces in your next 10K, half-marathon, or marathon.
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