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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #548! 🎉

Happy Wednesday!

Here's what I have for you today:

👟 Do you want an excuse to buy more running shoes? Here's what you need to know about your running shoe rotation.
🏜️ Your complete guide to the hardest and hottest ultra in the world: The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon.
🍬 How a high-carb strategy led Caleb Olson to the second-fastest time ever at Western States 100.
🍕 Here's how you can accelerate your recovery process by eating the right foods.
🤸 Did you know your stretching routine could be harming your running performance?
👟 WATCH: Top 5 Running Shoes for Threshold Pace, Long Runs, and Interval Running

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

👟 Running Shoe Rotation: Rotate Your Shoes For Better Running

If you’re an avid runner, there’s a good chance that your idea of a great birthday gift is yet another pair of running shoes.

You may even have a somewhat encyclopedic knowledge of running shoes, able to identify the brand and model with just a quick glance.

If any of this speaks to you, you’ll love this: having multiple pairs of running shoes is actually a great idea.

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Beatrice Chebet Smashes 5,000m World Record With Historic Sub-14 Minute Run

🏜️ Everything You Need To Know About The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon

The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon remains one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet.

This 135-mile crucible unfolds in Death Valley, California, a place infamous for its record-setting summer heat and unforgiving elevation changes.

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🍬 How Caleb Olson Fueled His Win at Western States 100

Caleb Olson didn’t just win the Western States 100 this year; he came within two minutes of breaking one of the most revered course records in ultrarunning.

A big part of that? He fueled like a machine.

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🍕 Here’s Exactly What To Eat After A Run To Maximize Your Recovery

Yes, hydration and fueling during exercise matter, but your post-run nutrition plays a key role in how well your body recovers.

The right recovery meal or snack can replenish glycogen, repair muscle tissue, and set you up for your next workout.

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🤸 How Stretching Sabotages Your Running + 5 Stretches To Avoid

Stretching, on the whole, is great.

There are many benefits to a good morning yoga flow or a post-run stretch to ease sore and tired muscles.

But did you know that certain harmful stretching exercises can actually hinder your running game, rather than help improve it?

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👟 WATCH: Top 5 Running Shoes for Threshold Pace, Long Runs, and Interval Running

What are the fastest running shoes for workouts in 2025?

Senior Editor Alex Cyr has tested dozens of running shoes, and has selected his five favourite kinds for your key running sessions.

These featured sneakers, made by Nike, Brooks, Saucony and Adidas, will help you get ready for your next race. Many have carbon plates, lightweight foams, and rock-forward profiles; and some come with all three.

Watch along to find out which one takes the crown.

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