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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #324!

Happy Wednesday! Let's find out whether that morning brew you're sipping on while reading the latest training tips and running news is actually giving you the benefits you're hoping for 😉

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🚲 Cycling and running seem to often go head-to-head in the world of endurance sports...but which one truly comes out on top?
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• ⛰ Meet 2024 UTMB winner Vincent Bouillard, who came to the race a little-known Hoka engineer with less than 300 Instagram followers and no photo on the website.
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• ☕️ Is your morning cup of Joe helping or hindering your running performance?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🚲 Cycling vs. Running: Which Is The Better Choice?​

Although cycling and running have many benefits, some of which overlap, many people still wonder which of the two gives the better workout.

What are the pros and cons and differences between cycling and running? Is biking better than running? Or vice versa?

​⛰ Who Is Vincent Bouillard? Meet The Unsponsored Hoka Engineer Who Just Won UTMB​

Vincent Bouillard, a product engineer for Hoka, claimed an unforeseen victory at the 2024 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France.
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​Bouillard, who works full-time in product development for the running shoe company, surprised the ultrarunning world by winning the 171-kilometer race in 19:54:23.

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

If you are a morning runner, a question you likely have considered is: "Should you drink coffee before running?"
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​But, while caffeine’s effects on running and athletic performance for endurance athletes at large are certainly appealing, is a cup of Joe, energy drinks, caffeine pills, pre-workout supplements, a shot of espresso, or any other forms of caffeine right for you?

👟 Asics Vs. Asics: Which Shoe Is Best for Running Fast?​

Alex reviews and compares the two best running workout shoes by ASICS: the Superblast 2 and the Magicspeed 4. Both sneakers are conceived for running fast; and here, Alex breaks down where both shoes perform best, how they vary from each other, and which sneaker you should buy, based on your specific needs.