Running Lightly alternatives: newsletters like it

23 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Running Lightly (running culture, commercialization of sports and trail running). The closest matches are The Ultra Minute, The 2Hats1Mike Newsletter and borderlandstrailrunning. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    The Ultra Minute2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Ultra Minute publishes trail and ultra running news, race results, athlete interviews, reader race reports, and trail closures. It is written for ultra runners and trail racing enthusiasts.

    Likely audience: trail runners

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026

    From recent posts: The 2Hats1Mike Newsletter publishes personal essays on fitness, creative work, and professional management, blending topics like ultra-running and habit formation with interviews on Tim Ferriss and Brandon Sanderson. It…

    Likely audience: ultra-runners

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    Likely audience: trail runners

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Likely audience: trail runners

    2 shared topics

  6. 6
    Trail Ciné Club23K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post today

    Chaque dimanche, une sélection de 3 films d'aventure en montagne gratuits, à regarder depuis ton canapé 🍿

    Likely audience: trail runners

    1 shared topic

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    the morning shakeout15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Morning Shakeout publishes weekly segments on marathon training, race results, and running culture alongside occasional interviews and film analysis. It serves runners interested in performance data, athlete…

    Likely audience: Running enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    Frodeno Going Mental7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

    Former professional triathlete navigating life beyond sport writing about the honest work of building something new from the pieces of what came before.

    Likely audience: fitness enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Likely audience: Ultra runners

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Running Probably4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: Running Probably publishes first-person essays on endurance running, covering topics from marathon pacing and ultra-marathons to mental resilience and running technology. The content is aimed at runners seeking personal…

    Likely audience: Marathon runners

    1 shared topic

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    A Matter of Brand3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: A Matter of Brand publishes a mix of essays on brand authenticity, cultural shifts in content creation, and detailed trail running gear reviews. The publication targets outdoor enthusiasts and marketers interested in…

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    1 shared topic

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    Runners Highest3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Runners Highest publishes weekly newsletters focused on marathon training, trail running events like UTMB, and running gear reviews for enthusiasts. The content mixes personal race recaps with brand activations and…

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    thelast5001K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 18, 2026

    Reclaim the body. Do hard things. Finish strong.

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Running, discipline, and mountain life - written from Yuksom, Sikkim

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Runtoughmindset publishes in-depth articles on ultra-running strategy, psychology, and logistics for athletes and crew members. The publication covers specific topics such as risk assessment, endurance sports, and race…

    Likely audience: endurance athletes

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Smart Training Advice so YOU Can Run To Your Highest Potential ⁣⁣ ⁣Free Resources I Training Plans I Coaching⁣⁣ By Sandi Nypaver & Sage Canaday https://higherrunning.com/

    Likely audience: Trail runners

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    Essays on endurance athletics and overcoming limitations by Travis Meier

    Likely audience: adventure racers

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    Likely audience: runners

    1 shared topic

  19. 19

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    Mi Substack personal

    Likely audience: Trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Dve vášne. Odolnosť a behanie. Stačí, ak ťa zaujíma jedna z nich, prepojenie už nechaj na mňa.

    Likely audience: hobby runners

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 13, 2026

    Adventures in distance and wonderment (nature, human nature, humans in nature...)

    Likely audience: Personal essay readers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    Films, sports & more!!!

    Likely audience: film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    A newsletter from elite ultra marathoner Ben Dhiman, following his training, racing, and rambling mind.

    Likely audience: ultrarunners

    1 shared topic

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