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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #301!

Happy Monday! Let's start your week with some recovery tips, Olympic news, and figuring out whether running really is the hardest sport?

Here's what I have for you today:

• 🤸🏻‍♀️ Static and dynamic stretching. What's the difference, and does it even matter?
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• 🥇 I don't know about you, but the events I'm most excited to see on the track at the Olympics are the middle-distance events. Here are the runners I'll be keeping an eye on.
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• 🎶 Speaking of middle-distance runners, one of the biggest stars in the sport, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his brothers have ventured into the world of... songwriting.
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• 🥵 Running is a tough sport, no doubt, but is it the hardest sport?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🤸🏻‍♀️ Static Stretching Vs Dynamic Stretching Explained​

If there’s one aspect of training that most runners will admit that they tend to “cut corners” or skimp on, it’s stretching.

However, it’s well established that stretching before and after running or any physical activity has several benefits.

Knowing which type of stretching to do before and after working out is critical in reaping those benefits.

​👀 10 Middle-Distance Stars You Won’t Want To Miss At The Paris Olympics​

If you’re like me, the most exciting events in the Olympics are the middle-distance track events. We’re talking 800m, 1500m, and 5000m. The good news is that the fields in each of these races, on both the men’s and women’s sides, are stacked, so expect sparks to fly.

But who are the athletes you should keep your eyes on? We’ve listed out the top 10 mid-distance track athletes we’re most excited to watch in Paris and everything you need to know about them.

​🎧 WATCH: The Ingebrigtsen Brothers May Have A Future In Music After Releasing Latest Norwegian Hit​

The ever-popular Ingebrigtsen brothers — Henrik, Filip, and Jakob — may have a career outside the track. The trio has ventured into the music scene, releasing a pop anthem just in time for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Known for their stellar performances on the track, the trio has now donned a new identity as “The IngebritZ” with their debut single “Nobody does it better” (Ingen gjør det bedre).

​🤯 What Is The Hardest Sport In The World? 11 Toughest Sports​

By nature, athletes are competitive people. The drive to be the best is what helps them push through challenges in training and during competitions.

The competitive nature of athletes doesn’t always begin and end with the other athletes in their own sport; athletes also often want to compete with others outside of their primary sport by comparing how hard their sports are.