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Hi runners,
Jessy here with newsletter #284!
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Whether it's illness, injury, or life gets in the way, we may not always show up to race day as ready was we want to be. The good news is that there are still ways you can get the most out of your race!
Speaking of race day, the Olympic Trials have been giving us plenty of action to keep an eye on...but is the entire trials process itself the right way to do things?
Here's what I have for you today:
- As the old adage goes, ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint.' You may not turn up to race day in the shape of your life, but there are still ways you can toe the line and enjoy the experience.
- Athing Mu's recent devastation at the Olympic Trials is a stark reminder of the cruel and volatile nature of elite sport. One wrong move and four years of meticulous planning and relentless training are down the drain.
- Many runners find themselves wondering, “Why am I tired all the time?” or “Why am I feeling exhausted after running?” Well, we've got a guide for you.
Get ready to get faster!
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor
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Summer Runnin' - This Week's Challenge:
Congratulations to last week's winner, Jo-Anne Laroque-Manish for her epic #summerrunnin social posting.
This week's challenge: most activities logged from 2nd to 9th Aug.
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.
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.
So join our virtual challenge to keep yourself accountable, bag some sweaty miles, and win some cool prizes!
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.
*exclusive MH Tee and giveaways only open to residents of the US and Canada.
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Feeling undertrained and underprepared for an upcoming marathon? We’ve all been there.
For most novice and amateur runners in the world, the lead-up to a race can be nerve-racking and full of doubt.
If you’re panicking that you’re not ready for an impending marathon, and are looking for some tricks and tools last minute, then fear not – we’ve got just the thing.
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They say, “You’re only as good as your last race,” and nothing reminds us more of this than the quadrennial spectacle that is the Olympic Games…or, more so, the actual process of getting to the Olympic Games.
Once every four years, track and field athletes get to compete on the biggest stage in the world against the best athletes in the world. However, for American athletes, the journey to get to the Olympic Games is arguably more challenging than the Olympics themselves.
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It’s completely normal and expected to feel tired after running a hard workout, long run, or race. Running is a physically demanding form of exercise, so nearly every runner is acquainted with feeling fatigued after running at one point or another.
But, what happens when fatigue from running lingers? What if you’re a chronically exhausted runner or tired runner?
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The Marathon Handbook Podcast 🎙️
Our weekly pod drops every Friday morning. It's designed to be the perfect accompaniment on your next run or commute (or run-commute)!
Listen now, or download it for your next run:
👀 🎥 And watch the video podcast on YouTube now:
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