🦡 Is running bad for your knees?


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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #540! πŸŽ‰

Happy Monday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today
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  • ⏱️ A near half-second post-race adjustment has triggered confusion and controversy over how Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 time was determined.​
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  • πŸ§ƒ This summer has been HOT! Ensuring you're on top of your fluid and electrolyte intake is crucial for optimal performance and recovery.
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  • 🏜️ It was a scorching weekend at Western States 100. But that didn’t stop two Americans, Caleb Olson and Abby Hall, from delivering the performances of their lives.​
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  • πŸ’© The pre-run poop is part of most runners rituals. But what should you do if you need a little help... moving things along?​
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  • 🦡 We've all heard someone say "Running is bad for your knees," but is there any scientific truth to that?
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  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ WATCH: Our shoe expert Alex Cyr pits the Saucony Ride vs. the Saucony Guide. Which shoe is best for you? Watch below.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​⏱️ Why Some Are Questioning Faith Kipyegon’s 4:06.42 Time At Nike’s Breaking4​

When Faith Kipyegon crossed the finish line in her much-anticipated mile attempt at Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, the broadcast clock showed 4:06.91.
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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.

β€‹πŸ§ƒ Fluid And Electrolytes: A Complete Runner’s Guide​

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.

That’s why it’s 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.

β€‹πŸœοΈ Caleb Olson Runs Second-Fastest Time Ever at Western States 100​

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 California’s Sierra Nevada, it was a brutal year for the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race.

But that didn’t stop two Americans, Caleb Olson and Abby Hall, from delivering the performances of their lives on the rugged course from Olympic Valley to Auburn.

β€‹πŸ’© How To Poop Before A Run: 9 Tips To Empty Your Bowels Before A Workout​

So, you look at your watch and realize you have to get out the door for your runβ€”or 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.

β€‹πŸ¦΅ Is Running Bad For Your Knees? Debunking the Myths and Understanding the Facts​

Almost every recreational runner has heard it before: β€œRunning is bad for your knees.” 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.

β€‹πŸ‘Ÿ WATCH: Saucony Ride 18 vs Saucony Guide 18 l Which Shoe is Better?​

Senior editor Alex Cyr reviews and compares two of Saucony's most popular everyday running shoes: the Guide 18 and the Ride 18.

Both are conceived for training runs; and here, Alex breaks down where both shoes perform best, how they vary from each other, and which shoe you should buy, based on your specific needs.

The Ride 18 is a super-comfortable and lightweight daily trainer; whereas the Guide 18 is a highly-cushioned stability shoe. Watch the video to learn more about how they differ.

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