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πŸ«€πŸ“‰ Do THIS to lower your resting heart rate

Published 3 months agoΒ β€’Β 3 min read

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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #414! πŸŽ‰

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

  • πŸ“ˆ Improve your VO2 max and your running performance by adding these workouts to your training plan.​
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  • ⏳ Thinking of signing up for a marathon? Here's how long you need to train to make sure you're prepared.
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  • πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ Kickstart your recovery by making sure you cool down after your workouts. Here's how!​
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  • πŸ«€ Runners are one bunch that obsess over lowering their resting heart rate, but how exactly do you do that?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

β€‹πŸ“ˆ How To Increase VO2 Max: Our Top Tips And Workouts To Get Results​

If you’re a runner, you’ve probably heard that having a high VO2 max is a big deal (which it kinda is!)

Even though we know it’s important, most of us aren’t completely sure what it is or how to improve it to boost our running performance. That’s where we come in.

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​⏳ How Long Does It Take To Train For A Marathon? + 5 Helpful Training Tips​

Training for a full marathon is challenging for anyone, as running 26.2 miles isn’t easy. Because it is such an arduous process, the more time you have to train for your marathon, the better.

With that said, you are most likely wondering to yourself: how long does it take to train for a marathon?

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β€‹πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ How To Cool Down After Running + The Best Cool Down Stretches For Runners​

Skipping the cool down might seem like no big deal at the time, but we’ve learned the hard way that it can make a world of difference in recovery.

Taking even just a few minutes to gradually bring your heart rate down and stretch those worked muscles helps prevent stiffness and speed up your body’s recovery.

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β€‹πŸ«€ How To Lower Resting Heart Rate: 7 Practices To Include In Your Routine​

With watches glued to our wrists these days, every runner can know their resting heart rate... and many make a big deal about it.
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​But what is resting heart rate, why do runners typically have a lower resting heart rate, and what can you do to lower yours?

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​Video: How To RUN DOWNHILL Properly:
7 Form Tips​

Hitting the trails and wondering how to safely navigate downhills?

Katelyn's got your back: here's her video with her 7 tips for flying down those descents without losing your footing.

Looking for an online running coach? Whatever your goals, train with our managing editor, Coach Katelyn. Learn more about her online coaching.

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