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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #512! 🎉

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

• 🌡️ We may all have preferences when it comes to the best weather for running a marathon, but what does the science have to say?​
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• 🏟️ From Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s hurdles return to $2 million in prize money, here’s what to watch this weekend at the penultimate round of Grand Slam Track League.​
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• 🧠 You train your lungs. You train your heart. You train your legs. But do you train your brain, too? Here's how mindset can change your running game.​
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• 😖 Almost every runner has experienced cramps at one point or another. But what is really causing that pain that stops you dead in your tracks?
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• 🥵 Summer is around the corner. Here are our 10 expert tips for surviving (and hopefully thriving) summer running.
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• 🤸 WATCH: Do This AFTER Every Run | Recovery Routine For RUNNERS

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🌡️ What’s The Ideal Marathon Temperature For A Perfect Race?​

We all have preferences when it comes to the best weather for various activities, such as going to the beach, taking a hike, or having a picnic in the park.

But what is the perfect running weather? Is there an optimal running temperature and humidity for performance?

​🏟️ Philadelphia Grand Slam Track Meet: Everything You Need to Know​

Philadelphia plays host this weekend to the third stop of the inaugural Grand Slam Track season, a new global league hoping to reshape the structure of elite track and field.

Here's everything you need to know.

​🧠 Mindset: The Secret To Improving Your Running And Racing​

The brain is an organ that functions like a muscle, and training the brain is as fundamental as running and strength training.

Here’s the real power of this understanding:

If our thoughts are just thoughts and are usually not reality, and are only what we make of them, then we can create good stories as well as bad stories.

😖 The True Causes Of Running Cramps (And How To Prevent Them)​

Distance runners are prone to muscle cramps during or after runs.

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances may contribute to running cramps in some instances; however, the association between dehydration and muscle cramps has largely been debunked.

Here's what the latest research has to say.

​🥵 10 Expert Tips For Running In The Heat And Humidity​

When the temperature and humidity spike, your body has to work overtime to stay cool, which increases your risk of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

However, with the right strategies, you can keep training through the heat.
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In this guide, we'll walk you through how to safely and effectively run in hot and humid conditions, so you can stay strong, smart, and consistent all season long.

​🤸 WATCH: Do This AFTER Every Run | Recovery Routine For RUNNERS​

Tight after a run? 🦵

Ease into recovery with this quick post-run stretching routine led by Coach Katelyn. 🎥

Follow along to loosen up, reduce soreness, and get the most out of your training. 💪

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