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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #406! 🎉

Happy Monday!​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• 🇺🇸 MUST WATCH: In case you missed it, the longstanding American record in the half marathon has come falling down, and in dramatic fashion, by Conner Mantz at the Houston Half Marathon in a sprint to the finish.​
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• 😵‍💫 Bonking is something all long distance runners fear. Here's everything you need to know about it and how to avoid bonking on your next run.
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• 🦶🏻 If you've ever experienced blisters, you know they can turn any run into a painful chore...but how can you prevent them an what should you o if you're currently dealing with them?
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• 💭 Inspired to run a half marathon after this weekend? Here are 21 things you should know before you run a half marathon.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🇺🇸 WATCH: Conner Mantz Sets New American Record At 2025 Houston Half Marathon in Dramatic Fashion​

The Houston Half Marathon lived up to its reputation for fast times and big moments, but this year’s race took things to a whole new level.
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On a less than picture-perfect morning, Conner Mantz stormed to the finish line in second place, clocking a time of 59:17, smashing the previous American half marathon record of 59:43 held by Ryan Hall since 2007.
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Cue the fireworks!

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​😵‍💫 Bonking: What It Is, How It Feels, & Expert Tips To Avoid It​

If you have ever started out a race absolutely bursting with energy, exploding off the start line much faster than your intended pace, and then halfway to three-quarters through have had to slow down, walk, or even stop because you can’t go on, you’ve probably bonked.
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​Here are our best tips to avoid it on your next run.

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​🇬🇧 Eliud Kipchoge's BIG Announcement! He's Got Plans for London...​

Eliud Kipchoge, arguably the greatest marathoner in history, just dropped a huge announcement on the running world. He's planning his comeback to the marathon, and it's going to take place in London on April 27.
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Can Kipchoge win the 2025 London Marathon at age 40? Who will he be up against? Will he be able to keep up if they start off at world record pace? And will he set a new masters marathon world record? Our editors Jessy and Michael answer these questions and more.

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

​🦶🏻 Blisters From Running – How to Prevent and Treat Them​

If you’re a runner, there’s no doubt you’ve experienced blisters before.

Sometimes you are expecting them and other times they come as a surprise, leaving many runners limping to the finish line.

How to speed up their healing, minimize their impact, & stop them from happening.

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

​💭 21 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Half Marathon​

Signing up for your first half marathon is a big deal.

13.1 miles of grit, sweat and mental toughness.

While it may be challenging at times the training and race itself is worth the glory of crossing that finish line.

Before you lace up for that first training run, here are 21 things you should know.

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​🇬🇧 Why The London Marathon May Be The Best Women's Race Of The Year​

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