Hey runners, today's newsletter moves from jaw-dropping talent to the everyday decisions that shape long-term progress.
We start with 16-year-old Sam Ruthe, whose historic mile performance has already rewritten national records and sparked big questions about what comes next.
From there, we dig into practical training—how to stay motivated when running feels hard, why glute mobility matters more than most runners realize, whether the treadmill is helping or hurting your performance, and why building speed early can pay dividends in the marathon and beyond.
We also look at a major shift in the Olympic landscape, as U.S. athletes finally begin to receive guaranteed financial support, altering what the road to elite sport may look like going forward.
At 16 years old, Ruthe had just run the fastest mile ever recorded by an under-18 athlete. He had also beaten every other runner in the race, a field made up largely of seasoned professionals, and broken a New Zealand national record that had stood since 1982.
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It's completely normal to have days when motivation just disappears, even when youlove running. The good news? We've put together our best tips to help you stay motivated when you're running low, so you can keep moving forward even on the tough days.
Stretching is a term that is not often music to runners' ears. Many of us dread stretching and tend to skip it altogether. But keeping on top of it, especially for your glutes, is key to longevity and performance.
We need more than endurance to run well for long distances. In fact, there is room to argue that developing speed FIRST is the ideal approach to catapulting your ability to new heights as a long-distance runner or ultra-marathoner.
For decades, American Olympians have competed without government funding, relying instead on sponsorships and personal savings. But that is about to change.
The 2026 London Marathon elite fields are officially announced — and they are stacked from top to bottom. In this video, we break down the men's and women's elite start lists, dig into the biggest storylines, and discuss how London fits into the wider World Marathon Majors picture this spring.
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