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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #430! 🎉

Happy Saturday!

Here's what I have for you today:

👖 Most runners meticulously choose their race-day attire to optimize performance and avoid chafing-induced despair. This guy... chose jeans.
🌟 Celebrities are good at a lot of things...but what about running marathons?
🚫 Are you doing any of these things before a run? (You might want to rethink them...)
❄️ Michael, Alex, and Katelyn share their best winter running tips...because, for most of us, the cold weather is far from over.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

👖 Meet Truit Hanes: The Guy Who Just Ran A 2:42 Marathon… In Jeans

If you’ve ever regretted your race-day outfit choice, let’s take a moment to appreciate Truett Hanes—the guy who ran a 2:42 marathon in jeans.

That’s right.

Full-blown, denim-on-thighs, stiff-when-they-get-wet jeans.

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Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

🌟 Celebrity Marathon Times: How Do You Compare With These 23 Famous Runners?

We would be lying if we said we weren’t just a little bit curious about celebrity marathon times…

From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the halls of political power, many celebrities have taken on the challenge of the marathon.

In the midst of thousands of determined runners, some familiar faces emerge, but who and how fast did they go?

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Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

🚫 The 6 Worst Things To Do Before A Run

You put a lot of hard work into your training, so it’s only fitting that you want to make every hard-earned training session or race start count.

Whether you are a new runner creating good habits or an experienced runner whose workouts aren’t turning out as planned and you want to know why, check out our list of the most common mistakes runners often make and the worst things to do before a run.

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Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

❄️ WATCH: Our Winter Running Tips (Because It's Far From Over)

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