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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #382!

Happy Wednesday!

Here's what I have for you today:

🏃‍♂️ You may have heard the word FARTLEK RUN and wondered what the funny word means. Here's how these sessions can level up your running.
👀 Camille Herron is back racing for the first time since the viral Wikipedia controversy...
🙌 Need some motivation to get through training in this cold weather? Here are our 11 best motivation hacks.
🚨 Nike is cutting shoe models and revamping its lineup. The company has struggled to connect with runners, and is shaking up its entire approach to running. Watch our explainer video below for the full story.
🎁 With the holidays right around the corner, we share our top gift ideas for the runner in your life.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🏃‍♂️ Fartlek Training For Runners: How To Use Fartleks To Get Faster

Fartlek runs are the perfect alternative to high-intensity running workouts and have some of the very same benefits as other speed work sessions, such as classic track work.

So, what exactly is a fartlek workout? What are the benefits of fartlek training runs? What kind of running pace do you use for the speed intervals in fartlek training sessions?

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

👀 Camille Herron Returns To Competition For The First Time Since Wikipedia Controversy

For the first time since the viral Wikipedia controversy, Camille Herron has finished a race...setting a new American Record in the process.

Here's everything you need to know.

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

🙌 11 Running Motivation Hacks To Propel Your Training

The winter months can be a tough time to find any motivation to lace up your shoes.

Luckily, we've all been there and, over the years, have been able to figure out some motivation hacks that help us stay on track!

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Run Across Historic Spain In 2025

From Thomas, MH founder:
"In 2016, I ran the inaugural edition of The Way of Legends, and it's an unforgettable experience. Our small group spent 6 days running across rural Spain in a 'Camino de Santiago' style adventure, spending each night in a different hotel and feasting on the best local food (and wine). This is boutique adventure racing at its finest, organized and run by Manu and his group of passionate locals. The event attracts a lot of repeat customers every year, and they've just opened the 2025 event registration."

The Way of Legends is a six-day ultra stage Race that will be held from the 17th of October 2025 to the 25th of October 2025 and consists of 5 successive stages with a maximum length of the legendary marathon distance of 42km followed by a final much shorter 6th stage along the historic pilgrimage path of Saint James to the finish line at the Cathedral of Burgos, a magnificent world heritage site. The Way of Legends is a fantastic oportunity to experience the natural beauty, culture, and gastronomy of this diverse region nestled between the two largest Spanish rivers The Ebro and The Duero.

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🚨 WATCH: BIG Changes From Nike Coming In 2025

When it comes to running, Nike is in trouble. It's getting beat out by the likes of Brooks, New Balance and Asics in terms of running shoe sales. And runners don't seem to connect with the Swoosh's offering of everyday running shoes. This has cost Nike a lot of money. So the company is making massive changes for 2025: which includes slashing popular shoe models. Will Nike's bold new direction turn its fortunes around in the running world? We give you the full story in this short explainer video.

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🎁 Our 21 Best Gifts For Runners, Chosen By Our Editors

We’re back with our annual roundup of our favorite gift ideas for runners – whether you’re looking for a stocking filler or to splurge on the runner in your life, check out our team’s picks below.

Our editorial team is a bunch of seasoned runners, and everything on this list is stuff we use ourselves in our daily running and recovery practices. It’s all stuff we’ve tested ourselves and stand by.

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