If running is your New Year's resolution...


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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #398!

Happy Monday!โ€‹
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Here's what I have for you today
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  • โœ‹๐Ÿป So you've decided to take up running as your New Year's resolution. Avoid these five common mistakes new runners make.โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ“‹ The controversy over Ruth Chepngetich's world record seems never-ending, as former Olympic coach Peter Eriksson has now started a petition against her record.โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Lucky enough to get new running shoes for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know to break them in!
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  • ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Starting to run is a New Year's resolution for many, but it can certainly be a challenge. Use our complete walk-to-run guide to build up safely and steadily.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

โ€‹โœ‹๐Ÿป 5 Common Mistakes New Runners Makeโ€‹

If you have just decided to take up running, I first want to congratulate you and welcome you to the club! Maybe Iโ€™m a bit biased, but there is nothing better than crossing that 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or even ultramarathon finish line. You are going to love it.

But, it can be a confusing world, and you can avoid making these beginner mistakes.

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Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

โ€‹๐Ÿ“‹ Former Olympic Coach Starts Online Petition Against Ruth Chepngetichโ€™s Marathon World Recordโ€‹

Former head coach of Athletics Canada and British Athletics Olympic and Paralympic programs, Peter Eriksson, has started an online petition accusing World Athletics (WA), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of failing at its duties, in protest of Ruth Chepngetichโ€™s world record of 2:09:56 from the 2024 Chicago Marathon.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

โ€‹๐Ÿ‘Ÿ How To Break In New Running Shoes: Guide, Benefits + 7 Pro Tipsโ€‹

The moment when your fresh box of brand new running shoes arrives is always an exciting one.

Itโ€™s likely youโ€™ll be tempted to slip them on immediately and go straight out for a run. Hold your horses, thoughโ€ฆ if you take the time to break them in first, youโ€™ll thank yourself later.
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Breaking in you shoes can help you avoid injuries and ensure that you're comfortable and confident when out running, and here's how to do it right.

โ€‹๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Walk, Jog, Run! Our Complete Walk To Run Program For New Runnersโ€‹

For beginner runners, a walk/jog/run training program is a great way to decrease the risk of running injuries and not feel overwhelmed by allowing walk intervals within your running routine.

Our run-walk program for beginning runners includes workouts with reps of run intervals and walk intervals so you can adapt gradually to running.


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