πŸƒπŸΌ Get your recovery runs right


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Hi runners, πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

Katelyn here with newsletter #300!

This edition is all about helping you recover properly and bounce back from those tough workouts and long runs.

We will also give you the athletes to watch out for at next week's Olympic games. πŸ…

🌟 Let's dive right in with what's in store:

  • How to do recovery runs right: Learn everything you need to know about making the most of your recovery days. Because hey, rest is part of the training, too! πŸ’€
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  • The best stretches to do after a run: Stretch it out like a pro with our top picks to keep those muscles limber and happy. πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
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  • 10 sprinters to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games: Get the inside scoop on who’s gearing up to blaze the track in Paris. πŸ…

Get ready to get faster!

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

β€‹πŸ’€ The Ultimate Guide To Recovery Runs​

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ“° Curious about how to turbocharge your recovery runs?

Find out everything you need to know in our ultimate guideβ€”because your next PR might just depend on it! πŸ’ͺ

β€‹πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ12 Post-Run Stretches For After Your Next Run​

If you are like most runners, you may not dedicate enough time to stretching out after a tough run or feel like it isn't worth it. If you can fit it in, I suggest you give it a try as it may boost your recovery.

So, which stretches will take your post-run game to the next level?

Discover our essential guide to the 12 best post-run stretches that you can pick and choose from after your next run!

β€‹πŸ… 10 Sprinters To Watch At The 2024 Paris Olympic Games​

🌟 Ready to meet the sprinters who are set to electrify the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?

Get a sneak peek into the lives and strategies of these 10 athletes who could make history on the track! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ…

Summer Runnin' - This Week's Challenge:

Congratulations to last week's winner, Jo-Anne Laroque-Manish for her epic #summerrunnin social posting.

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This week's challenge: most activities logged from 2nd to 9th Aug.

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We'll monitor everyone's progress on Race Roster and find the person who does the most activities, and send the winner a KT Tape marathon bundle and Rab Adrift backpack.

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Not Signed Up Yet? Here's The Story:

Summer can be a challenging time to keep bagging those miles. It's hot; people are on vacation; it's easier to stay home and watch the Olympics.
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So join our virtual challenge to keep yourself accountable, bag some sweaty miles, and win some cool prizes!

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How it works:

  • sign up for the 28-day challenge,
  • choose a distance goal for yourself (50, 100, 150, 200, 250 miles ... or go "unleashed" to run as much as you can),
  • aim to hit that goal between July 14 and Aug. 11,
  • share your progress and stories in our groups and on socials,
  • Get an exclusive MH Tee and participate in mini-challenges and giveaways!*
  • the challenge closes at the end of the Summer Olympics, Aug. 11.

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*exclusive MH Tee and giveaways only open to residents of the US and Canada.

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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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