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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #552! 🎉

Happy Monday!

Here's what I have for you today:

🏃‍♂️ How to add functional fitness into your routine to see results in strength and performance.
🍳 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay races again at Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg after recovery from a severe cycling accident in 2024
🛋️ Our run coach shares training tips for new runners trying their first Couch to 5K!
😓 Here are 15 smart strategies to keep you running strong and injury-free.
👟 WATCH: Top 5 Running Shoes for Threshold Pace, Long Runs, and Interval Running

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🏃‍♂️ What Is Functional Fitness? + The 26 Best Functional Fitness Exercises

Functional fitness has become a buzzword in the fitness industry over the past decade or so, but most people aren’t entirely sure what the definition of functional fitness entails.

So, what is functional fitness? What is the functional fitness definition? What are the best functional fitness exercises and functional fitness workouts?

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

🍳 Gordon Ramsay Completes Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg in 6:52:28

Gordon Ramsay has made his return to triathlon, and it’s personal.

The 58-year-old celebrity chef and TV star crossed the finish line of Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg on Sunday, July 13, completing his first race of this kind in over a year following a serious bike accident that left him bruised and shaken.

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🛋️ 8 Practical Tips For Your Couch To 5k Journey

So you’ve decided to join us; welcome to the runners’ club!

Congratulations on deciding to run your first 5k race and wanting to soak up all the tips and tricks beforehand to have the best possible experience as you get started on your running journey.

The Couch to 5k journey is an amazing adventure that will fill you with excitement and emotion as you work towards your newly set goal.

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😓 Running Injury Prevention: 15 Ways To Stay Injury-Free

Distance runners seemingly have a fairly high injury risk, as running is a high-impact activity involving a repetitive motion.

However, with the right training program for your ability level, a good balance of hard training sessions and recovery, and supplementary injury prevention techniques, it is possible to significantly reduce your risk of common running injuries.

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👟 WATCH: Top 5 Running Shoes for Threshold Pace, Long Runs, and Interval Running

What are the fastest running shoes for workouts in 2025?

Senior Editor Alex Cyr has tested dozens of running shoes, and has selected his five favourite kinds for your key running sessions.

These featured sneakers, made by Nike, Brooks, Saucony and Adidas, will help you get ready for your next race. Many have carbon plates, lightweight foams, and rock-forward profiles; and some come with all three.

Watch along to find out which one takes the crown.

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