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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #620! 🎉

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

• 🏃‍♂️ WATCH: How To Run a SUB 2 HOUR Half Marathon: Training Plan + Race Strategy, by Coach Katelyn​
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• 🐶 Looking for some extra motivation on the Chicago Marathon course? Keep your eyes out for this friendly golden retriever for a boost!
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• 💭 Race day nerves are part of the process, but being overly stressed isn't. Here are 9 hacks to lower your race day stress.​
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• 👟 From the AeroSwift singlet to the revamped Vomero 18, the 2025 Nike Chicago Marathon collection blends performance and Chicago pride
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• 💪 If you've ever felt the burn roll into the day after a hard run, you've experienced DOMS. Here's what you need to know and how you can recover quickly.
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• 🌟 From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the halls of political power, many celebrities have taken on the challenge of the marathon...but who and how fast did they go?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🏃‍♂️ WATCH: How To Run a SUB 2 HOUR Half Marathon: Training Plan + Race Strategy, by Coach Katelyn​

Coach Katelyn Tocci walks you through the training strategies, paces, and plan to run a sub 2 hour half marathon.

​🐶 Meet Benny: The Chicago Marathon Dog To Boost You Along The Course​

Chicago’s most beloved spectator isn’t a human; he’s a golden retriever named Benny. ​
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Stationed on Wells Street with his “Free Benny Pets” sign, he’s become a must-stop morale boost for marathoners.

​💭 Master Your Race Day Mindset For Success​

You’ve done the training...now it’s all in your head. ​
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From pre-race jitters to last-minute doubts, these simple mindset hacks will help you stay calm, focused, and ready to perform your best on race day.

​👟 Nike Unveils 2025 Chicago Marathon Collection With City-Inspired Designs​

Nike’s 2025 Chicago Marathon collection has landed, and this year, it’s all about hometown pride.
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From AeroSwift race gear to the updated Vomero 18, the line blends Chicago’s blue hues, skyline nods, and all-weather function built for race day.

​💪 DOMS Explained: A Runner’s Guide To Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness​

Can’t walk down stairs after your workout? You’re not alone.
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​Here’s what causes delayed-onset muscle soreness and the science-backed tricks that actually help it fade.

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

Ever wondered how your marathon time compares to Oprah, Ryan Reynolds, or even a former U.S. president?

We rounded up 23 celebrity finish times...and one pop star who just joined the sub-3 club.

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