Weekly Newsletter 7 May 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including how to taper for a marathon, and yoga poses to help you crush hills.

Interesting Articles

How to taper for a marathon

Coach Laura Norris draws her years of coaching experience and the most recent research to answer the questions: how long should you taper for a marathon – and what exactly should that taper look like?

Yoga poses to help you crush hills

Efficient climbing is about more than pumping out hill repeats; building strength, mobility and endurance is also essential. Here’s where yoga can come in—these poses at Canadian Running boost balance, hip power and recovery.

How many carbs do you really need to run your best?

When it comes to the amount of carbs runners should consume during training and racing, new science brings a new perspective to the table. Find out more at Run.

How to sleep before a race

Excitement, anxiety, and being in a hotel bed can mess with your sleep. Here’s how to get the rest you need at Runners World.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Ngā mihi,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team