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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #334!

Happy Monday! Let's kick off your week with the best habits for runners and all the latest news in the running world.

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🦄 Did you know the first Boston Marathon had no qualification times and only 15 participants? Here's how the race has evolved from its humble beginnings.
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• 🤓 How many of these habits of highly effective runners are part of your routine?​
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• ✔️ Nike is falling behind in running shoe sales and innovation. Can its new leader catch back up to Brooks, Hoka, On, and Asics?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🦄 How Boston Marathon Qualification Times Have Changed Throughout History​

Over the years, the Boston Marathon has grown in popularity and reputation, leading to the development of a qualification system designed to ensure that only top-tier runners compete.

But it wasn’t always like that. Initially, there was no qualifying time…and almost no runners. So, how have the Boston Marathon qualification times evolved over time?

​🤓 7 Habits of Highly Effective Runners​

It happens to all of us – we all go through motivational peaks and troughs.

The difference between a person who never misses a training run and someone who always misses training runs is typically found in their systems.

​✔️ From Intern to CEO: Who Is The New Nike CEO Elliott Hill?​

Nike is banking on a fresh start with the appointment of longtime company insider Elliott Hill as its new CEO.
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The move has already sparked an 8% rise in stock value. Investors are optimistic, hoping Hill can guide the sportswear giant out of its recent struggles.
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​Hill succeeds John Donahoe, who steps down after a mixed performance as CEO.