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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 10h

AI industry insiders, planning for a “day after” scenario, told @axios.com they believe a major event will occur in the next six to 12 months. I'm no expert but I dunno, maybe don't create something that could create such a massively bad scenario in the first place? www.axios.com/2026/10/09/a...

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Scoop: AI companies plot "day after" scenarios for public revolt

Inside the AI industry's worst-case-scenario prep.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 10h

Having FOMO for this year's Chicago Marathon? Applications for the 2027 Chicago Marathon went live Thursday morning, three days before this year’s race. Runners now have until 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 to get their names in. marathonhandbook.com/chicago-mara... #runchat #chicagomarathon

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Chicago Marathon 2027 Applications Close Oct. 29

More than 200,000 people applied for the 2026 race. The qualifying times for 2027 are unchanged, and charity runners now need to raise $2,500.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 17h

USA Track & Field will crown its 2027 national marathon champions at the Chicago Marathon. The field of 20 men and 20 women will race for the titles where both current U.S. records were set: Conner Mantz’s 2:04:43 last October and Emily Sisson’s 2:18:29 in 2022. marathonhandbook.com/usatf-marath...

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USATF Marathon Championships Head To Chicago In 2027

The winners earn the top standard for the 2028 Olympic Trials, and Chicago is growing its High Performance Program to 300 runners.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 19h

I knew this wouldn't last forever but to see @ajoneswilkins concluding his AJW's Taproom column for @irunfar is a bummer. Thanks for all your wisdom over the years! Cheers, AJW! www.irunfar.com/last-call-at...

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 20h

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 21h

Vinny Mauri is logging 120-mile weeks on a treadmill ahead of Chicago. Here's what the science says about the pros, cons, and what you should do on race day surfaces. marathonhandbook.com/can-you-trai...

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Can You Train For A Marathon On A Treadmill?

In 2000, Alaska resident Christine Clark won the U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials after training on her treadmill all winter.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Clayton Young boldly declared his intention to break the American marathon record, then tore his hamstring. He’s still lining up at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday to make the attempt. runningmagazine.ca/sections/run...

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Will the North American record fall in Chicago? - Canadian Running Magazine

Clayton Young boldly declared his intention to break the historic mark, then tore his hamstring. He’s still lining up on Sunday to make the attempt

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Pretty cool! Running brands don’t often put runners in their 70s and 80s at the center of an ad campaign. But Altra is. Their new four-person team has a combined age of 321: Peter Giles, Rajinder Singh, Laurence Cummings and Pritpal Kaur. runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/al...

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Altra’s newest running team is more than 300 years old - Canadian Running Magazine

Four British runners in their 70s and 80s are sharing what it takes to keep running for decades

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Chicago Marathon's alert system will open at yellow, the second of four levels, and the latest National Weather Service forecast has Saturday night cooling only to about 62 F before the 7:30 a.m. start. marathonhandbook.com/chicago-mara...

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Warm Forecast Puts Chicago Marathon On Yellow Alert

The race's alert system opens at yellow, its second of four levels, as the forecast warms ahead of Sunday's 7:30 a.m. start in Grant Park.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

First outdoor bike ride in a while. Great to move the legs, enjoy the quiet of the morning and get in some work. Not great to literally have to yell at a driver who otherwise would have hit me. Keep showing up. Keep pushing. Keep your head on a swivel.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"I'm not trying to go fast. I just want to finish." Great goal. You still need speedwork. A few strides and hill repeats will make your easy pace easier and your late miles stronger. Learn more in my new guide for first-time marathoners. www.runspirited.com/single-post/... #runchat

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Can we just stop with running influencers? Sun Yuanyuan, who posts as Abeeeer to more than half a million followers, shared her 4:53:46 as a PR before a photo from near 38K surfaced. Brooks China has dropped her, and the time is still in the official results. marathonhandbook.com/abeeeer-berl...

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Abeeeer Loses Brooks Deal After Berlin Marathon Bike Ride

Her 35K-to-40K split of 30:49 was faster than any other stretch of her race, and Berlin still lists her as a finisher.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Should you trust your training plan or the “recovery score” on your Oura, WHOOP, or Garmin to decide if you are ready to train? Neither the training plan nor the recovery score tells the whole story. The best option is pairing qualitative data with quantitative data. trainright.com/training-rea...

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Should You Trust The "Recovery Score" From Your Wearable Device? - CTS

Should you trust your training plan or the “recovery score” on your Oura, WHOOP, or Garmin to tell you whether you are ready to train today? I’ve been

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This is starting to be a habit. 14 miles on the indoor bike this morning, with a crapton of hills – in the ocean, according to the Zwift map. Keep showing up. Do the work. Onward.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Chicago Marathon is a 26.2-mile loop through 29 neighborhoods. It runs north along the lakefront to Lakeview, comes back via the Loop around midway, swings west and then south, and finishes with a straight run up Michigan Avenue. A guide to the 2026 race. marathonhandbook.com/chicago-mara...

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2026 Chicago Marathon Course Map And Aid Stations

Six river crossings, 20 aid stations and one hill in the last half-mile: here is the Chicago course from Grant Park and back.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Your hip pain didn't start in your hip. 🔍 A hip drop. A knee that caves in on landing. Glutes that don't fire at full extension. Such compensations ripple up and down the kinetic chain. Here's how movement science helps runners find and correct body imbalances. www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

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How screening and specific exercises help runners correct body imbalances | RunSpirited

How movement screening and specific exercise help runners correct body imbalances, fix bad mechanics and prevent injuries before they derail training.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

After a DNF at the 2025 CCC 100K, Toni McCann returned to the race in 2026 with a renewed focus and placed second. McCann shares how the mental approach she had before and during CCC in 2026 differed from her strategy in 2025, and was key to her breakthrough. trailrunner.com/trail-news/t...

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Toni McCann: Pursuing Trail Running Excellence, Not Perfection

After a DNF (Did Not Finish) at the 2025 UTMB CCC 100-kilometer trail running race, Toni McCann returned to the race in 2026 with a renewed focus that

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Pseudoscience is a claim made up to look scientific, using the language and confidence of research, without testing to back it up. It’s misleading and often used to sell products and services that are unnecessary, don't work or are harmful. How to spot pseudoscience. trainright.com/pseudoscienc...

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How to Spot Pseudoscience Before It Ruins Your Training - CTS

Pseudoscience is more insidious than “stuff that’s wrong”. It's a claim dressed up to look scientific, using the language and confidence of research, without

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

20 miles on the indoor bike with 5x3x3 fast intervals. Legs felt good on this one, ramped up the speed on the final two. Keep showing up. Do the work. Believe. #runchat

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge lines up on Oct. 11 for the third stop of his seven-continent world tour, on a course Melbourne has rebuilt to run faster. marathonhandbook.com/kipchoge-mel...

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Eliud Kipchoge Races The Melbourne Marathon On Oct. 11

His world tour reaches Australia, on a Melbourne course rebuilt with fewer turns and the 36K climb taken out.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Abby Hall, Anna Gibson and Dani Moreno will race in a stacked women’s 50K at HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB, while Roberto Delorenzi and Eli Hemming headline the men’s field. California’s Big Bear Lake hosts the event from Oct. 8–11, with a 50K, 100K and 100-miler. run247.com/running-news...

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Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2026: Hall, Gibson and Hemming headline

It's one of the biggest ultras of the year in the Americas and here's all you need to know about the 2026 edition.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/10/2026

Spot the difference

Side-by-side comparison of three social media posts announcing the death of former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert at age 84. On the left, Fox News posts, “BREAKING: Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House speaker, dead at 84,” above a photo of Hastert raising his hand at a microphone. In the center, CBS News posts, “Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed for violating banking laws, has died,” above a photo of Hastert walking through the U.S. Capitol. On the right, MeidasTouch posts, “Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history, has died at 84. Hastert admitted in federal court to sexually abusing boys he coached as a high school wrestling coach. A federal judge called him a ‘serial child molester.’ He was a registered sex offender.” The MeidasTouch post includes an image of Hastert speaking from the House floor with a C-SPAN chyron identifying him as Speaker of the House.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A comprehensive guide to absolutely everything you need to know about the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, whether you’re running the race, spectating, or following along from home. marathonhandbook.com/ultimate-gui... #runchat #chicagomarathon

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2026 Chicago Marathon Start Times, TV And Elite Field

Jacob Kiplimo defends his title with a PB under the course record. Here is the schedule, how to watch, and who is racing on Oct. 11.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So your ankles are sore, and you have a race coming up? It can be stressful figuring out the safest path forward, especially when you can’t see a PT right away. Here are some common causes and symptoms to keep in mind when your ankles start to ache. runningmagazine.ca/sections/tra... #runchat

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Ankles hurting? Find out if you need to rest or can keep running - Canadian Running Magazine

Marathon season is here. If you’ve accidentally overtrained, here’s how to get back on track

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

my clients, including first-timers. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ See today’s #MondayMotivation for how to do speedwork, sample workouts, FAQ, etc 👊 Also: • How to approach Boston Marathon qualifying. 🦄 • Strength training for cyclists. ✔️ • Have super shoes gone too far? 🤔 • Support RunSpirited with a cup of coffee. ☕

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One of the greatest joys I get as a running coach is guiding 1st-time marathoners to achieve their goal. 👏 It may sound surprising but as an RRCA-certified running coach with close to 50 marathons and ultras behind me, I give speedwork to all ... (1/2) www.runspirited.com/so/18Q42X_gW... #runchat

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MONDAY MOTIVATION ♂️♀️ A first-time marathoner's guide to speedwork

Good morning and happy Monday, runner friends! One of the greatest joys I get as a running coach is guiding first-time marathoners to achieve their goal. As an RRCA-certified running coach with clos...

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Congratulations to my coaching client Emmett, who won his age group and took 7th OA at the New Hampshire Marathon! "I really surprised myself today. I went out easy enough and I did a negative split. I exceeded all expectations for this weekend." Congrats again, Emmett. You are awesome! #runchat

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Happy belated birthday to @ajoneswilkins.bsky.social. In his latest column, he writes about the pros and cons for the aging ultra runner. www.irunfar.com/running-and-...

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Running and Aging: The Pros and Cons

Following his 59th birthday, AJW ponders the pros and cons of getting older.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Paris Marathon’s first lottery attracted more than 166,000 runners hoping to secure a spot in the April 2027 race. There are at least 35,000 spots available. The lottery has a waiting list, with additional draws possible if selected runners don’t register. runningmagazine.ca/sections/run...

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The Paris Marathon just got a lot harder to get into - Canadian Running Magazine

More than 166,000 runners entered the race’s inaugural lottery for the 2027 edition

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

23+ miles on the indoor bike with 20 minutes at a hard effort, then a treadmill hike on an incline for 20 minutes. Keep showing up. Find joy. Dream big. Believe.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hot take for first-time marathoners: skipping speedwork because you're not chasing a time is like skipping strength work because you're not chasing a bodybuilding trophy. 👀 It helps all aspiring marathon runners. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✔️ New post, including an FAQ, sample workouts. www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

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Speedwork for First-Time Marathoners: A Coach's Guide | RunSpirited

A guide to speedwork for first-time marathoners, including tips on how to do it right, when to schedule it, a guide for masters runners and sample workouts from an RRCA-certified coach.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Wowzers. In less than three hours, runners claimed every one of the 2027 Grandma’s Marathon's 8,000 places. That's a long way down from the just under 12 hours it took a year ago, when registration for the 50th running set the previous mark. marathonhandbook.com/grandmas-mar...

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Grandma's Marathon 2027 Sold Out In A Record 174 Minutes

More than 11,000 people queued online, and the marathon field is 1,500 places smaller than for the 50th running. About 1,000 charity entries remain.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Strength training for cyclists used to be a controversial topic. Now sports science and practical experience prove that strength training helps cyclists improve. How should they integrate strength training into their program? How do you organize strength training? trainright.com/periodizing-...

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Periodizing Strength Training for Cyclists: How to Integrate Lifting Year-Round - CTS

Strength training for cyclists is an essential component of year-round training. Here's how to periodize strength training with your endurance training.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

18 miles on the indoor bike with 8 sets of 2 minutes hard, 2 minutes easy. Followed that up with a treadmill hike to test the leg. Keep showing up. One step at a time. Believe.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Locked and loaded for some adventures with a new stash from @squirrelsnutbutter SNB keeps me blister free even in hot and/or wet conditions. #teamSNB #lubelife

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here's an insider’s guide to the 2026 New York City Marathon. Tips from runners who are familiar with the race, including former NYC residents and multiple-time finishers Jess Movold and Ashley Mateo, and lifelong city resident & two-time finisher Nick Calandra. believeintherun.com/articles/new...

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Our Insider Guide to Running The New York City Marathon (2026)

We asked our in-house experts for the best tips on running the New York City Marathon, from travel to nutrition to race day logistics.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have super shoes gone too far and reached a point where they may increase injury risk? Interesting debate in a recent journal. Your thoughts? marathonhandbook.com/are-super-sh... #runchat

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Are Super Shoes Hurting Runners?

Sabastian Sawe didn’t make it to the Berlin Marathon start line. Tigst Assefa barely made it to the finish.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Back on the bike for a mostly easy ride, 14 miles. Felt good to get the legs moving again. Progress is not linear. Onward.

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Henry Howard @henryhoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"If someone is wildly talented, they can be a little less serious in their approach and still find success. However, to achieve a goal, you should make all the sacrifices possible, no matter what your genetic benefits might offer." — Darcie Murphy on ultra running ultrarunning.com/featured/tre...

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Treat It Like a Job - Ultra Running Magazine

Recently, a friend who happens to be an accomplished ultrarunner said, “To get good at it, you almost have to treat it like a job,” and I agree – well, mostly. If someone is wildly talented, they can ...

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