Hey runners, today's newsletter looks at what's possible in running, whether that means chasing history or rewriting your own.
Josh Kerr has set his sights on one of the sport's most untouchable records, openly targeting the mile world record this summer, while in a very different kind of breakthrough, Carrie Bradshaw has gone from being told she'd never run again to holding a world record on two replaced hips.
Alongside those headline stories, we've got practical advice to help you run better and feel better, from avoiding the marathon wall to understanding cardiac drift and making your efforts feel easier, plus a look at how training trends like CrossFit fit into a runner's routine—and who's actually making the most money at the top of the sport.
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor, Marathon Handbook
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In his early 20's, Alex Cyr, our senior editor and shoe expert, came within reach of breaking 14 minutes for 5K—until injury, loss, and setbacks derailed everything. Now, after years of surgeries, failed comebacks, and doubt, he's taking one last shot.
Texas runner Carrie Bradshaw broke the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon with bilateral hip replacements — finishing in 3:42:31 on titanium hips at age 44.
Hitting the wall, also called "bonking", is a common marathon experience that has caused countless runners to miss their PRs. But the good news is, you can avoid hitting the wall with proper training, fueling, and race pacing.
As prize money across all nine events climbs past $500,000 per race, we crunch the numbers on which elite athletes have collected the biggest paydays from the sport's most prestigious circuit — and the answers might surprise you.
The Adidas Hyperboost Edge is the most hyped running shoe of 2026 — but does it live up to the hype? Alex Cyr puts it through easy runs AND double threshold workouts to find out. Spoiler: it's one of the best super trainers on the market right now, but there's a comfort issue you need to know about before you buy.
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