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If mistaken words are used often enough, people start to repeat and transmit them in different forms. Here are some of the most common idioms that people mishear and misunderstand.
As lexicographers can attest, the meaning of a word or an emoji only works if that is how people are using it. Here are some of the most commonly used emoji and what they mean — at least for now.
As hesitant as we are to appear cringe, here's some insight into the Gen Z lexicon. But tread carefully in using, unless you are indeed a member of the group.
Hey runners, today's newsletter leans into a moment of change across the running world, from the business side to the start line.
Nike's struggles are now impossible to ignore, with its stock hitting an 11-year low, while sponsorship tensions are also surfacing as world champion Grayson Murphy speaks out about her split with COROS.
At the same time, the sport keeps pushing forward in unexpected ways—from record-breaking performances at The Speed Project to a blind runner attempting a marathon guided by smart glasses and remote support.
And as always, we've got practical reads to help you train smarter, including heart rate zones, knee-strengthening work, and a roadmap to breaking 25 minutes in the 5K.
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor, Marathon Handbook
ASICS Superblast 3 has officially landed
The follow-up to the blockbuster Superblast 2 is here, and as our colleague Alex can confirm (see his video review), the SUPERBLAST 3 is a total beast.
The SUPERBLAST 3 stacks ASICS's race-proven technology with a new Trampoline Pod to provide an underfoot feel that is bouncy and responsive. Whether you are grinding through tempo work or just want to make your easy miles feel fun, this is an ideal 'why choose' shoe.
Grayson Murphy went public on Threads this week with something she says she was pressured to stay quiet about — and the running world is paying attention
In this guide to a 25 minute 5K, we will first assess if you are ready to train for this specific time goal, give you the tools to train for a 5K with this pace in mind, and provide our expert tips for race day.
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world... and it's been anything but a quiet week.
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.
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