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Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe below to receive the complete, full-text edition with the newest and most authoritative scientific articles on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Get more from the latest in running sports science: Run Long, Run Healthy Premium for as little as $3/month BREAKING4 RECAP Before we get into today's RLRH, here's team MH's on-the-ground coverage of yesterday's Breaking4:...

Here's the complete, full-text version of this week's Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. Thanks for your support.- Brady How To Use Rate Of Perceived Exertion To Pace Your Runs In today's episode, Thomas and Brady discuss and explain why RPE is so useful, why it is more accurate than metrics from your wearable, weigh up the best RPE scales, and explain exactly how to implement RPE in your training: WATCH NOW Listen and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts: Beta-Alanine Might...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with a breaking newsletter! 🚨 BREAKING: Faith Kipyegon Misses Elusive 4-Minute Mile Barrier At Nike's Breaking4 Faith Kipyegon fell just short of the four-minute mile Thursday night at Nike's Breaking4 showcase in Paris, finishing in 4:06.42 on a night that still, unofficially, marked the fastest performances ever recorded by a woman over the distance. READ THE FULL STORY Looking for an...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here, coming to you LIVE from Paris!🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 🏃🏿♀️➡️ Nike’s Breaking4: Follow Our Live Updates and Watch the Live Stream The countdown is on! Only 30 minutes until Faith Kipyegon attempts to break the 4-minute mile barrier at Nike's Breaking4 event here in Paris. Our team is live in Paris trackside, providing live coverage of Nike’s Breaking4, including moment-by-moment updates and insights into...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #537! It’s a big week for the mile—and an even bigger one for women’s running. Today, the world will be watching as Faith Kipyegon attempts to become the first woman in history to break 4 minutes in the mile. Our editors, Michael, Alex, and Jessy, are on the ground in Paris for Nike’s Breaking4 event, bringing you live coverage, behind-the-scenes access, and expert...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #536! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 👟 Our team's top picks for the best running gear for your summer of running. 💭 Everything you need to know about running in one handy FAQ. 🏆 Rod Farvard finished second at Western States last year—now he has peaked like never before and is chasing his first win. 🏃♂️ Want to run your first 10K, or maybe set a new PR?...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #535! With Western States coming up this weekend, we're shifting into ultra mode 🏔️—exploring the training, strategy, and stories behind the sport's toughest events. Whether you're eyeing your first ultra or just want to train smarter, this week’s roundup has something for every endurance junkie. Plus, we dig into a trending (and slightly unbelievable) rumor involving...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #534! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 🫐 Most runners I know have a soft spot for snacking. Here are the 26 best snacks to fuel your running performance! 📉 With a few course adjustments, many downhill marathons could still market themselves as the fastest, non-penalized, BQ courses. Here's how races like REVEL are dealing with the BAA's new rules. 🏆 Pacing...

Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe below to receive the complete, full-text edition with the newest and most authoritative scientific articles on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Get more from the latest in running sports science: Run Long, Run Healthy Premium for as little as $3/month How Post-Run Heat Exposure Can Mimic High Altitude Training In today's episode, Thomas and Brady discuss altitude...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #531! Today's newsletter is packed with everything from wild race-day hypotheticals to expert-backed marathon advice and some big headlines shaking up the running world. We’ve got a brand new podcast episode that dares to ask: Can you really run a marathon with zero training? Plus, we’re diving into how to know if you’re ready to take on 26.2, how long it actually takes...