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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #500! 🎉 ​To celebrate reaching the big 5-0-0 we've got some special discounts on training plans and courses at the end of the email :)

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

• 🗓️ The golden question all runners, from beginner to experienced, ask: How many days a week of running is right for me?
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• 🐶 ASICS just inked a deal with the most adorable running influencer on the internet... but the reason is much deeper than what it seems.
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• 🧃 With summer heat on the horizon, hydration is more important than ever. Here's everything you need to know about fluids and electrolytes as a runner.
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• 👟 Despite wearing two different shoes, this runner still managed to finish second in the Geneva Half Marathon!
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• 👏 Whether it was an injury or you just needed a break, when it's time to get back out running, here's how to do it, sustainably.​
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• 🏃‍♂️ WATCH: What happens when runners get ADDICTED to running?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🐶 ASICS Just Signed a Dog as a Brand Ambassador— heartwarming, genius positioning move, or both?​

Let’s be honest — most brand ambassador announcements are pretty predictable. You’ve got your elite athletes, your Instagram influencers, maybe a Hollywood star or two if a brand is feeling spicy.

But ASICS? They just threw out the rulebook and signed a dog.

Time to meet Felix the Samoyed. And the strategic reasons that ASICS might be targetting dog lovers.

​Do THIS Before Every Run: 5-Minute Follow-Along Warm Up With Katelyn​

Dynamic warm-ups have been proven to reduce injury risk and improve your performance - they mean you can kick off your run with your best foot forward.

But sometimes knowing how to warm up properly is a challenge - so Katelyn put together this 5-minute follow-along video with her top dynamic warm-up exercises.

Do this before your next run and let us know notice the difference!

​🧃 Fluid And Electrolytes: A Complete Runner’s Guide​

While we run, our temperature rises, and our bodies need to work to cool off. We do this by sweating.

We sweat to keep us from overheating, but in turn, we lose essential electrolytes our bodies need to function properly.

That’s why it’s important to replenish both fluid and electrolytes to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance for optimal performance.

​👟 This Runner Wore One Asics and One Adidas Shoe In a Half Marathon (and Finished 2nd Overall)​

At first glance, Brian Kipchumba’s runner-up finish at the 2025 Geneva Half Marathon seemed like a routine result in another Kenyan-dominated road race.

But when he stepped onto the podium, onlookers noticed something unusual: he was wearing two different shoes, an ASICS on one foot, an Adidas on the other.

Turns out, it wasn’t a bold fashion statement or a technical experiment. It was a simple matter of necessity.

​👏 How To Start Running Again, After A Break Or An Injury: 6 Expert Tips​

It’s not uncommon for runners to take an extended break from training and then decide to start running again.
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​In this guide on how to start running again, we will discuss tips for doing your first run and resuming a running plan after a long break to help you enjoy injury-free training.

​🗓️ How Often Should I Run? Here’s An Expert Coach’s Take​

One of the most common questions my beginner and competitive runners alike ask is, “How often should I run?”
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​In this guide, we will examine the factors that determine how often you should run to meet your fitness goals and individual needs so you can optimize your training schedule and get started right away.

​🏃‍♂️ WATCH: What Happens When Runners Get Addicted to Running?​

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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• ​Everything You Need To Know About Running With Gels​