Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #529! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the data your watch spits out, you’re not alone. Today, we’re cutting through the noise with takeaways from the latest Run Long Run Healthy podcast—spotlighting which training metrics actually matter (like volume, sleep, and cadence) and that you can probably stop stressing over most of the rest. Here’s what we’re tracking...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #528! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 🌲 Two-time Barkley Marathons finisher, John Kelly, hits mile 1,100 on Day 19, still on pace to break the Appalachian Trail FKT. 🏃♂️ Want to take you running off the roads? Here's why you should try trail running! 💪 Running isn't all about legs, having a strong core is also important. Here are 12 great core exercises for...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #527! Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads in our running community! 👟 Whether you're celebrating with a long run or cheering from the sidelines, we hope your day is filled with joy (and maybe a few extra carbs 🍩). We're kicking off a brand-new training video series with a step-by-step guide to running a sub-4-hour marathon, plus expert-backed tips to help you...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #526! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 🇺🇸 Nico Young becomes first American in decades to win a fast 5,000m in Europe with a 12:45 American record. 💪 Debating whether or not to add CrossFit to your running routine? Here's what you should know. ❌ Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League wraps up after three meets, cancelling the season finale in LA, citing...
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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 Ranking Running Metrics: Optimize, Track, or Ignore? In today’s episode, Brady and Thomas walk through 30 of the...
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Here's the complete, full-text version of this week's Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. Thanks for your support.- Brady Ranking Running Metrics: Optimize, Track, or Ignore? In today’s episode, Brady and Thomas walk through 30 of the most popular running metrics - whether it's weekly volume, cadence, HRV, or VO2 Max - discuss the merit of each one and attempt to sort them into three buckets: Optimize, Track, or Ignore! We also discuss the deluge of metrics in recent years, how to separate...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #525! Today's edition is all about that race—the one that changed everything. In our latest podcast episode, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael open up about the most meaningful races they’ve ever run—those unforgettable moments where grit, emotion, and purpose collided. Whether it was a comeback from illness, a dream-come-true performance, or a mental breakthrough on the road,...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #524! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 👟🎥 Our shoe expert Alex Cyr takes the newest update of an Asics classic, the Kayano, for a whole bunch of runs. Watch his review below👇 👟 With new running shoes, you’ll be tempted to slip them on immediately and go straight out for a run, but if you take the time to break them in first, you’ll thank yourself later. 🫀...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #523! Summer is here for many, and that means shifting focus to speed, short races, and staying cool through heat and humidity. Whether you're chasing a 5K PR, looking to finally master low heart rate training, or trying to avoid the dreaded sting of chafing, today's newsletter is packed with helpful tips and exciting updates from the running world. Let’s dive into some...
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