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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #422! 🎉

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

• 🏋️‍♀️ If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve heard that strength training is a must, but new research are making us wonder if it's even worth it?​
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• 🥞 Long runs are hard enough, don't make them harder with improper fueling! Here's how to nail you next long run nutrition.​
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• 🏆 Your first 10K is an exciting moment: Here's how to know if you're ready to go the distance!
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• 🙅 Trump's new executive orders aren't just impacting American...here are the far reaching implications of his new policies.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🏋️‍♀️ Why Strength Training Won’t Magically Make You a Better Runner​

The common narrative is that lifting weights will make you faster and less prone to injuries. But is that really the case, or is it just another trend in the ever-evolving world of running advice?

A recent review of the science—published in the Journal of Physical Education and Sport—dives into this exact question.

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

​🥞 What To Eat Before A Long Run: The Best Pre-Run Snacks And Meals​

Fueling for distance running is a game-changer when it comes to feeling strong during your workouts and races.

Get your fueling right, and you’ll feel like you can tackle any distance. Get it wrong, and, well… you may hit the dreaded bonk.

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

​🏆 Can I Run A 10K? Signs You’re Ready To Tackle A 10K Run​

The 10K is one of the most popular and widely organized race distances for runners.
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It’s a step up from the 5K, offering a perfect challenge for beginner runners looking to progress and experienced runners to improve their speed and race times.
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Here's how to know you're ready to tackle a 10K.

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

​🙅 How Trump’s Ban on Trans Women in Sports Will Impact the NCAA and the 2028 LA Olympics​

As institutions scramble to comply with new federal regulations, student-athletes, universities, and governing bodies are left navigating a storm of legal, ethical, and logistical questions.
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With the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles looming, the impact of these decisions could stretch far beyond U.S. borders.

​🚀 The Five Fastest Running Shoes in the World l Ranked​

After testing dozens of pairs of running shoes for races -- also known as supershoes -- released throughout the last year, our expert shoe reviewer Alex Cyr has selected his five (okay, six) favourite pairs, and then ranked them from six to one.

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