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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #451! 🎉

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

• 🚫 A high school runner is facing assault and battery charges after striking a competitor with a baton.​
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• 🍪 What you eat before heading out the door can make or break your run. Here's what you should avoid.
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• 🔎 Getting a coach can level up your performance, but only if you have the right coach. Here are things you should look for when considering a coach.
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• 💪 No gym? No problem. Try these bodyweight exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home.
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• 🏃‍♂️ WATCH: Wahoo KICKR RUN Treadmill l Full Review

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🚫 High School Runner Faces Assault And Battery Charges Following Viral Baton Strike Incident​

After a high school track meet ended with one athlete suffering a concussion and a possible skull fracture from a baton strike, the story quickly went viral.
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Now, the runner involved in the incident, Alaila Everett, is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.

​🍪 What To Eat Before A Run + 4 Foods Runners Should Avoid​

There is a lot of information for runners about what to eat before a run and even what to eat before a long run, but you often need to do some digging if you want to find what foods to avoid before running.

​🔎 What To Look For In A Running Coach: 13 Factors To Consider​

Do a Google search for “running coach,” and you’ll find literally hundreds of websites of coaches. Moreover, when you read through the bios of coaches, many of them more or less read the same.

Due to the similarity between coaching websites, it’s about as clear as mud when it comes to picking one to work with.

​💪 The 11 Best Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do At Home​

Many people find that they do not have the time to go to the gym, yet they still want to work out, build muscle, and see strength and fitness gains.

Can bodyweight training with no equipment be the answer?

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

​🏃‍♂️ WATCH: Wahoo KICKR RUN Treadmill l Full Review​

Senior editor Alex Cyr has run many miles this winter on the Wahoo KICKR RUN: a high-performance treadmill that can support paces as fast as four minutes per mile.
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Here he takes it through a full, thorough review, and spends time breaking down what makes it special, how its revolutionary Run Free mode works, and whether or not it's worth the buy.

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