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β±οΈ A near half-second post-race adjustment has triggered confusion and controversy over how Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 time was determined.β β
π§ This summer has been HOT! Ensuring you're on top of your fluid and electrolyte intake is crucial for optimal performance and recovery. β
ποΈ It was a scorching weekend at Western States 100. But that didnβt stop two Americans, Caleb Olson and Abby Hall, from delivering the performances of their lives.β β
When Faith Kipyegon crossed the finish line in her much-anticipated mile attempt at Nikeβs Breaking4 event in Paris, the broadcast clock showed 4:06.91. β Moments later, the official time was updated to 4:06.42, a drop of nearly half a second that has since drawn criticism and questioning from coaches, analysts, and long-time followers of the sport.
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.
Thatβs why itβs important to replenish both fluid and electrolytes during and after intense physical activity or in hot weather to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance for optimal performance.
The 52nd Western States Endurance Run brought the heat in more ways than one.
With temperatures soaring into the 30s Celsius (80s and 90s Fahrenheit) and humidity hanging over the canyons of Californiaβs Sierra Nevada, it was a brutal year for the worldβs oldest 100-mile trail race.
But that didnβt stop two Americans, Caleb Olson and Abby Hall, from delivering the performances of their lives on the rugged course from Olympic Valley to Auburn.
So, you look at your watch and realize you have to get out the door for your runβor worse, the starting gun is going to go off soon for your race.
In these cases, knowing how to poop before a run or workout would be very handy and could save you from dodging into a Port-a-Potty (or woods!) mid-workout.
Almost every recreational runner has heard it before: βRunning is bad for your knees.β Whether it comes from a concerned friend, a well-meaning family member, or a skeptical onlooker, the myth persists. But is there any truth to it?
The short answer: no. In fact, studies consistently show that recreational runners are less likely to develop knee osteoarthritis than non-runners.
Senior editor Alex Cyr reviews and compares two of Saucony's most popular everyday running shoes: the Guide 18 and the Ride 18.
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