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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #624! 🎉

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

• 🏃‍♂️ The secret ingredient to boosting your running performance? Strides. Here's everything you need to know!
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• 🦄 How one runner gained entry to the Boston Marathon through standards and not exactly intended as a shortcut
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• ⛰️ Ultrarunning legend Killian Jornet links all 14er peaks across Colorado, California, and Washington by foot and bike
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• ☕️ Are espresso shots secretly rocket fuel for runners? What you should know about coffee before running.
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• 🌟 An in-depth guide to the best workouts, strength exercises, and fitness tips to boost your running pace.
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• 👩‍⚖️ WATCH: Strava vs. Garmin: The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🏃‍♂️ Everything You Need To Know About Running Strides​

Want to get faster without overhauling your training plan? Add strides. Short bursts of controlled speed that sharpen form, boost turnover, and wake up your fast-twitch muscles.
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​Here’s how to use them to run smoother and stronger.

​🦄 Did a Runner Exploit Boston’s Non-Binary Qualifying Standards?​

A runner appears to have qualified for Boston under the non-binary division, despite questions about eligibility and honesty. ​
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The case, first reported by running sleuth Marathon Investigation, is raising tough questions about how inclusive policies are being applied, and whether they’ve opened unintended loopholes.

​⛰️ Kilian Jornet Summits All 72 U.S. Fourteeners in 31-Day Human-Powered Expedition​

Kilian Jornet has done it again.

In just 31 days, the ultrarunning icon summited every 14,000-foot peak in the Lower 48, all 72 of them, linking Colorado, California, and Washington entirely by foot and bike.

His States of Elevation project wasn’t about records, but reverence: a month-long, human-powered tribute to America’s wildest places.

​☕️ Coffee Before Running? Performance Benefits + How Much To Drink​

Coffee before your run: secret performance hack or fast track to the porta-potty?

Research shows caffeine can boost endurance, focus, and even fat burning, but timing and dosage matter.

Here’s how much to sip (and when) for the best results.

​🌟 Why Is Marathon Pace So Important?​

Going out fast feels good… for a while.

Learn why marathon pace is the difference between finishing strong and shuffling home, and how to lock in a plan that keeps you steady all the way to the finish.

​👩‍⚖️ WATCH: Strava vs. Garmin: The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming​

Two of the biggest names in endurance sports tech are suddenly at war. Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, claiming patent infringement over segments and heat maps — features that most runners and cyclists associate almost entirely with Strava.
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But here’s the twist: Garmin had both features long before Strava made them famous.We break down why this lawsuit is so shocking, what’s really at stake (hint: it’s all about your data), and how it could reshape the future of running and cycling tech.

QUICK SPRINTS

• ​The 7 Best Plyometric Exercises For Speed
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• ​How To Start Trail Running: 6 Tips For Beginners To Get Going
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