๐Ÿ˜ด Feeling exhausted on the run?


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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #580! ๐ŸŽ‰

Happy Saturday! โ€‹
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Here's what I have for you today
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  • ๐Ÿ’ช Is strength training really an effective way to reduce your risk of injury? Here's what the science says.
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  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The Chicago Marathon has released the 2025 elite fields...and it's stacked.
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  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ New "Jog On" initiative leads to 18 arrests in first month as undercover officers run through harassment hotspotsโ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ˜ด Feeling run down or exhausted? Here's why you may be feeling more tired than normal and how you can reboot your energy levels.
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  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ WATCH: How To Pick the Perfect Running Shoe โ€“ From Daily Trainers to Super Shoes

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โ€‹๐Ÿ’ช Does Strength Training Actually Reduce Running Injury Risk?โ€‹

Many runners experience injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis, and muscle strains, which can hinder their training progress and overall well-being.
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In total, around 50% of runners succumb to an injury every year.

But can strength training be your secret weapon to overcome protect you from those nagging running-related injuries?

โ€‹๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ John Korir, Jacob Kiplimo Headline Stacked 2025 Chicago Marathon Fieldโ€‹

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has confirmed its professional fields for October 12, and the lineup could produce some of the fastest times in the eventโ€™s history.

But excitement over the competition comes alongside the ongoing provisional suspension of Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning womenโ€™s world record holder.

โ€‹๐Ÿ‘ฎ WATCH: Undercover Female runners Used to Catch Harassers in UK Police Initiativeโ€‹

Police in the British city of Surrey have begun sending undercover female officers out for a jog in everyday sports gear to target men harassing women while they run, an approach that has already led to 18 arrests in its first month.

โ€‹๐Ÿ˜ด Exhausted Runner? How To Prevent Running Fatigueโ€‹

Feeling tired after running a hard workout, long run, or race is expected, and experienced runners are sure used to it.

But what happens when fatigue from running lingers a little too long? What if youโ€™re chronically exhausted and cannot perform your day-to-day tasks, let alone think about a hard running workout?

โ€‹๐Ÿ‘Ÿ WATCH: How To Pick the Perfect Running Shoe โ€“ From Daily Trainers to Super Shoesโ€‹

In this weekโ€™s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down how to choose the perfect running shoe โ€” no matter your experience level or goals.
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From the five main shoe categories โ€” daily trainers, super trainers, super shoes, trail, and hybrid โ€” to pro tips on fit, foot type, and rotation strategies, this episode is your complete guide to building the ideal shoe lineup.

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