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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 Running is probably the best longevity tool we have: here's the playbook We've launched a Run Long Run Heathy...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #513! From elite leagues to speed-building workouts, this newsletter is all about the track. We’re diving into the sport’s most ambitious shake-up—the Grand Slam Track League—and breaking down how it could reshape professional racing as we know it. You’ll also find powerful drills to boost your own track performance, science-backed answers to the age-old “bad knees” myth,...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #512! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🌡️ We may all have preferences when it comes to the best weather for running a marathon, but what does the science have to say? 🏟️ From Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s hurdles return to $2 million in prize money, here’s what to watch this weekend at the penultimate round of Grand Slam Track League. 🧠 You train your...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #511! If you caught Thomas and Brady’s Legit or Grift podcast yesterday, you know it was packed with hot takes and helpful gems on everything from beet juice to bizarre recovery tools. I went through the episode, pulled out the strategies that Brady actually gave two thumbs up to, and added our trusted guides to back them up. Oh, and I’ve also shared a personal take on...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #510! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 👟 WATCH: "legit or grift": Brady Holmer and Thomas Watson rank 46 different potential ways to improve your running, whether it's zone 2 (grift), massage guns (grift), ice vests (legit), or warming up with ankle weights (grifty). 🏃♂️ Running isn't always easy, so here are our smart strategies to help you run stronger,...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #509! Happy Sunday! Today's newsletter is all about the mile—from chasing history on the track to chugging beers between laps. We’re diving into Nike’s new Sub-4 project with Faith Kipyegon (can she do it?), plus breaking down how to get the most out of mile repeats, whether the 10% rule actually works for increasing mileage, and yes… we’re even tackling the beer mile....

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #508! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 👟 WATCH: 5 Best DAILY Running Shoes for EVERY Type of Runner, Ranked 🇳🇿 After weeks of partial uploads, Hardest Geezer finally publishes complete route history after completing his controversial 2500-kilometer journey across New Zealand. 💪 We've all been told that strength training will help us reduce our risk of...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #507! Today’s is packed with the good stuff: we’re talking about the mysterious and often misunderstood “tempo run” (spoiler: we think it needs a total rebrand), training smarter with effort-based metrics, and the running world’s most interesting headlines—from a no-super-shoes Boston hero to a major win for racing moms. Let’s dig in.👇 🎧 New podcast: We bust the biggest...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #506! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🏃♂️ Five expert tips to increase your running stamina and nail that next PR! 🇦🇺 British ultrarunner William Goodge completed 3,800 kilometers across Australia in a record time of 35 days, but data irregularities have sparked widespread scrutiny. 📉 Here's how a proper cooldown can jumpstart your recovery + the perfect...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #505! Today's newsletter is packed with fresh insights, big stories, and practical tips to help you train smarter. From a new study on cadence and injury risk to the latest super shoe review, we’ve got something for everyone. We’re also following up on yesterday’s heart rate zone article with a closer look at how accurate your wrist monitor really is. Plus, the latest...