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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #488! 🎉

Happy Wednesday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:​
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• 🏃‍♂️ Signing up for your first half marathon is a big deal. Before you lace up for that first training run, here are 21 things you should know.​
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• 👎 Wondering if you have bad running form? Here are 9 signs to watch out for.​
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• 🚀 Ready to improve your 5K time? Try out these 7 great speed workouts!​
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• 👟 How to clean your running shoes while keeping them looking fresh out of the box.
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• 💥 WATCH: Review | Adidas Adios Pro 4: The best SUPERSHOE of 2025?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🏃‍♂️ 21 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Half Marathon​

Signing up for your first half marathon is a big deal.

While it may be challenging at times the training and race itself is worth the glory of crossing that finish line.

Before you lace up for that first training run, here are 21 things you should know.

​👎 Here’s What Bad Running Form Looks Like: 9 Signs To Look For​

Bad running form. Experienced runners know what it looks like when someone else has it. Sometimes, you look at another runner, and you just know.
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But, it is often hard to tell if you yourself run well or need to brush up on your running technique. Here's what to look for.

​🚀 7 Great Speed Workouts For 5k Performance Improvement!​

If you want to set a 5k PR, running speed workouts such as intervals, hill training, and tempo runs is the most effective route towards becoming faster and running a 5k personal best.

In this guide, we will take you through the best speed workouts for 5k training!

​👟 Here’s How To Wash Running Shoes (Without Aging Them)​

After logging in miles on the road, those once bright, clean running shoes now have stubborn stains and a general stale smell.
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​Cleaning running shoes isn’t just a matter of keeping away foul odors and maintaining the “new shoes“ look of your running shoes; it actually helps prolong the lifespan and functionality of the shoes themselves.

​💥 WATCH: Review l Adidas Adios Pro 4: The best SUPERSHOE of 2025?​

Is the Adidas Adios Pro 4 the best supershoe of 2025?
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Senior editor Alex Cyr shares his full review after putting it through a fast running workout.
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Here, he tells us how the Pro 4 is made, whether it's worth the buy, and why he may choose to wear it for his next race instead of Adidas' marquee $500 racing shoe, the Pro Evo.

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The Biggest Running Trends of 2025 and BeyondT

​The Biggest Running Trends of 2025 and Beyond: Live from the Boston Run Show (WATCH)​

Last month our crew went live from the stage at the Boston Run Show to talk about the latest trends and moves in running in 2025. Watch here.

The Biggest Running Trends of 2025 and Beyond

QUICK SPRINTS

• ​How to Master Running Form and Avoid Injuries (For Good)​
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• ​15 Active Recovery Workouts For Runners​
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• ​Risk-Based Pacing: How To Pace Yourself For A Successful Race​