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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #568! πŸŽ‰

Happy Saturday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today
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  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Perfect your running form with these coach-approved drills to improve speed and efficiency.​
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  • 🍻 Canadian runner Corey Bellemore clocks 4:27 to win his seventh Beer Mile World Classic title in Lisbon.
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  • πŸ™Œ Wind down your mileage and learn how to taper effectively so you get to the start line primed for a PR.​
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  • πŸ€– Ryan Cunliffe’s robot-assisted ascent Strava crowns spark backlash and raise ethical questions in digital racing.
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  • 🦡 Legs feel heavy when running? Break free from the drag and run light with these proven tips.
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  • 😳 The Presidential Fitness Test is back...would you pass?
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  • πŸ’ͺ WATCH: Avoid These Race Selection Mistakes Runners Always Regret

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

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β€‹πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ 8 Essential Running Drills To Improve Form And Speed​

All runners, beginners and experienced, strive to improve their running form.​
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The good news is that running drills such as high knees, bounding, and Cariocas can be effective ways for both experienced and new runners to improve their technique.
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This can then improve running economy and speed and reduce the risk of injuries.

Beatrice Chebet Smashes 5,000m World Record With Historic Sub-14 Minute Run

Beatrice Chebet Smashes 5,000m World Record With Historic Sub-14 Minute Run

β€‹πŸ» Corey Bellemore Breaks Beer Mile World Record… Again​

In Lisbon over the weekend, Canadian runner Corey Bellemore did what only Corey Bellemore seems capable of doing, he broke the beer mile world record, again.

The Windsor, Ontario native won the 2025 Beer Mile World Classic on Saturday in 4 minutes and 27 seconds, shaving a second off his previous official best from 2021 and securing his seventh world title in the event.

β€‹πŸ™Œ How To Do Your Marathon Taper Effectively + Our Complete Taper Plan​

The marathon taper period involves decreasing your training volume and intensity in the final weeks of training before a marathon to recover and maximize your energy and physical readiness to perform on race day.

β€ŒBut, what should your marathon taper plan look like?

β€‹πŸ€– A Guy Is Crushing Strava Segments With Robot Legs​

What does it take to steal a Strava segment crown these days? A sub-3 marathon? A meticulously planned effort? Or maybe just a pair of robotic legs.

That’s what British fitness influencer Ryan Cunliffe brought to his latest segment attempt in Bury, England, specifically on one of the UK’s nastiest hill climbs, Rawsons Rake, a short but brutal segment with an average gradient of 11 percent.

β€‹πŸ¦΅ Legs Feel Heavy When Running? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Fix It​

One of the most common concerns from athletes, especially those just starting a training plan, is: β€œWhy do my legs feel so heavy when I run?”

Surprisingly, it’s not just beginners. Even experienced runners can struggle with that sluggish, weighed-down feeling, sometimes even during runs that are supposed to feel easy.

So what’s going on?

β€‹πŸ˜³ Presidential Fitness Test Returns After 12-Year Hiatus​

After more than a decade on the shelf, the Presidential Fitness Test is officially making a comeback.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reviving the school-based physical assessment program that once struck equal parts excitement and dread into generations of American kids.

​πŸ’ͺ WATCH: This Is How We Pick Our Races​

Struggling to pick your next race? Whether you’re planning a fall marathon, chasing a half PR, lining up your first ultra, or just figuring out how to balance life and race goals, this episode has you covered.
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In this candid and practical conversation, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci share their own race planning philosophies, mistakes, lessons learned, and strategic tips for choosing races that align with your goals, without wrecking your body, budget, or schedule.

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You get access to each of the below courses and all the bonus downloadable content - which adds up to over 16 hours of exclusive video tutorials and reams of extras: Check it out!​

Use the discount code SPRINT25 at checkout for 25% off!

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