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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #355!

Happy Monday! Today is all about running your best (and healthiest) half marathon!

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🚀 Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha broke the men’s half marathon world record, clocking 57:30 and shattering the previous record by one second at the 2024 Valencia Marathon.​
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• 🤓 Latest studies have shown that exercises like the Nordic hamstring curl have been shown to improve both the strength and flexibility of hamstrings, significantly lowering the risk of injury​
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• 🏁 Our expert coaches have compiled a list of their best tips on how to train for a half marathon to help get you to that finish line happy, healthy, and wanting more!

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🚀 WATCH: Yomif Kejelcha Nips Half Marathon World Record In Valencia By ONE SECOND​

Valencia is renowned for hosting some of the world’s fastest marathons and half marathons, and the 2024 Valencia Half Marathon did not disappoint.

Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha shattered the men’s half marathon world record, clocking an impressive 57:30 and breaking Jacob Kiplimo’s 2021 record by one second.
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Meanwhile, Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich dominated the women’s race, securing victory in her half marathon debut with a time of 1:03:04, the second-fastest women’s half marathon performance in history.

​🤓 Latest Study Finds Eccentric Hamstring Training Could Be The Key To Staying Injury-Free​

Recovering from a hamstring strain can take weeks or even months, and re-injury rates are notoriously high. This is why injury prevention is critical, especially for runners, who rely heavily on their hamstrings for performance.

One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of hamstring injuries? Eccentric training.

​🏁 How To Train For A Half Marathon: 9 Expert Tips For A Successful Race​

Running a half marathon requires commitment, training, and race day strategy to enjoy a successful race.

Our expert coaches have compiled a list of their best tips on how to train for a half marathon to help get you to that finish line happy, healthy, and wanting more!